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Keira Knightley

Knightley at the 2005 Toronto Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Born Keira Christina Knightley
26 March 1985 (1985-03-26) (age 23)
Teddington, London, England
Occupation Actress
Years active 1993-present

Keira Christina Knightley (pronounced /ˌkɪərəˈnaɪtlɪ/;[1] born 26 March 1985) is a Golden Globe-, BAFTA- and Academy Award-nominated English[2] film and television actress. She began her career as a child actress, and came to international prominence in 2003, after co-starring in the films Bend It Like Beckham and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Knightley has since become a notable lead actress, having appeared in several Hollywood films and earning an Academy Award nomination for her role as Elizabeth Bennet in Joe Wright's 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (635x778, 225 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Keira Knightley User:S23M28 Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is generally considered to be one of the five top film festivals in the world. ... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Diversity Our Strength Image:Toronto, Ontario Location. ... March 26 is the 85th day of the year (86th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... , Teddington is an area of London, England on the north bank of the River Thames, between Hampton Wick and Twickenham. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a movie of adventure and romance set in the Caribbean during the seventeenth century. ... King Arthur is a 2004 epic film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by David Franzoni. ... March 26 is the 85th day of the year (86th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and television programs, given out each year during a formal dinner. ... The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), is a British organization that hosts annual awards shows for film, television, childrens film and television, and interactive media. ... Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Bend It Like Beckham is a British film released in 2002 in the UK and released in the United States in March 2003. ... Pirates of the Caribbean is a name of an adventure from Walt Disney Pictures that were released from 2003 to 2007. ... ... Elizabeth Lizzy Bennet (sometimes referred to as Eliza or Lizzy) is a fictional character and the protagonist of Jane Austens novel Pride and Prejudice. ... This article is about the 2005 film. ... For films named Pride and Prejudice, see Pride and Prejudice (film). ...

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Biography

Early life

Knightley was born in Teddington, Middlesex England, the daughter of Sharman Macdonald, a Scottish award-winning playwright, and Will Knightley, an English theatre and television actor. She has an elder brother, Caleb, who was born in 1979. Knightley lived most of her life in Richmond, attending Teddington School and Esher College. Knightley has dyslexia, but nevertheless was successful in school and was thus permitted to acquire a talent agent and pursue an acting career. Knightley has noted that she was "single-minded about acting" during her childhood.[3] She performed in a number of local amateur productions including After Juliet (written by her mother) and United States (written by her then drama teacher, Ian McShane, no relation to the Deadwood actor). , Teddington is an area of London, England on the north bank of the River Thames, between Hampton Wick and Twickenham. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Sharman Macdonald (born 1951) is a British playwriter. ... This article is about the country. ... A playwright, also known as a dramatist, is a person who writes dramatic literature or drama. ... Will Knightley (born 23 April 1946) is an English actor. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Richmond is a suburb and the principal settlement of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in south west London, England. ... Teddington School is a co-educational comprehensive school, designated as a specialist visual arts college. ... Esher College is a Sixth Form College college located in Thames Ditton, Elmbridge, England. ... This article is about developmental dyslexia. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Ian McShane (born 29 September 1942) is a Golden Globe-winning English actor. ...


Career

Keira at the BAFTAs 2008

Knightley appeared in several made-for-television films in the mid to late 1990s, before being cast as Sabé, Padmé Amidala's decoy, in the 1999 science fiction blockbuster Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace. Knightley was cast in the role due to her close resemblance to Natalie Portman, who played Padmé; the two actresses' mothers had difficulty telling their daughters apart when the girls were in full makeup.[4] Knightley's first starring role followed in 2001, when she played the daughter of Robin Hood in a made-for-television Walt Disney Productions feature, Princess of Thieves. During this time, Knightley also appeared in The Hole, a thriller that received a direct-to-video release in the United States. She appeared in a mini-series adaptation of Doctor Zhivago that first aired in 2002 to mixed reviews but high ratings. A television movie (also known as a TV film, TV movie, TV-movie, feature-length drama, made-for-TV movie, movie of the week (MOTW or MOW), single drama, telemovie, telefilm, or two-hour-long drama) is a film that is produced for and originally distributed by a television network. ... Center: Rabé dressed as a handmaiden in The Phantom Menace. ... Padmé Amidala is a fictional character in George Lucas science fiction saga Star Wars. ... Science fiction is a form of speculative fiction principally dealing with the impact of imagined science and technology, or both, upon society and persons as individuals. ... Natalie Portman (‎; born June 9, 1981) is a Golden Globe-winning, Academy Award-nominated Israeli-American actress. ... For other uses, see Robin Hood (disambiguation). ... A television movie (also known as a TV film, TV movie, TV-movie, feature-length drama, made-for-TV movie, movie of the week (MOTW or MOW), single drama, telemovie, telefilm, or two-hour-long drama) is a film that is produced for and originally distributed by a television network. ... Walt Disney Productions is the former name of The Walt Disney Company, which it held from 1929 to 1986. ... North American DVD release. ... The Hole is a 2001 psychological horror-thriller directed by Nick Hamm, based on the novel After the Hole by Guy Burt. ... A film that is released direct-to-video (also straight-to-video) is one which has been released to the public on home video formats first rather than first being released in movie theaters. ... Keira Knightley as Lara Antipova Doctor Zhivago is an ITV mini-series starring Hans Matheson, Keira Knightley, and Sam Neill. ... For other uses, see Doctor Zhivago (disambiguation). ...


Knightley's breakthrough role was in the football-themed film, Bend It Like Beckham, which was a success in its August 2002 UK release, grossing $18 million, and in its March 2003 U.S. release, grossing $32 million.[5] After Bend It Like Beckham's UK release raised her profile, she was cast in the big budget action film, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (along with Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp) which was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and opened in July 2003 to positive reviews and high box office grosses, becoming one of the biggest hits of summer 2003 and cementing Knightley as the new "It" girl. Bend It Like Beckham is a British film released in 2002 in the UK and released in the United States in March 2003. ... Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a movie of adventure and romance set in the Caribbean during the seventeenth century. ... Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom[1] (born 13 January 1977) is an English actor. ... John Christopher Depp II[1] (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor, best known for his frequent portrayals of offbeat and eccentric characters such as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy and the titular character of Tim Burtons Edward Scissorhands. ... Jerome Leon Bruckheimer (born September 21, 1945) is a film and television producer in the genre of action, drama, and science fiction. ...


Knightley had a role in the British romantic comedy Love Actually, which opened in November 2003. Though charismatic, her performance was overlooked in the crowded A-List cast. Her next film, King Arthur, opened in July 2004 to negative reviews. In the same month, Knightley was voted by readers of Hello! magazine as the film industry's most promising teen star. Additionally, Time magazine noted in a 2004 feature that Knightley seemed dedicated to developing herself as a serious actress rather than a film star. Love Actually is a romantic comedy first released in cinemas in October and November 2003. ... King Arthur is a 2004 epic film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by David Franzoni. ... For other uses, see Hello (disambiguation). ... “TIME” redirects here. ...

Knightley at a London Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest premiere in July 2006
Knightley at a London Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest premiere in July 2006

2005 would see the release of 3 films, the first of which was The Jacket. The complex thriller starring Adrien Brody was derided by critics as unoriginal, silly and messy. Knightley was taken to task for her American accent but was otherwise dismissed by critics. Next would be Tony Scott's Domino, an action film based on the life of bounty hunter Domino Harvey. The film would be Knightley's greatest critical flop to date. Knightley's critics often suggested she was nothing more than a pretty face, which led the young starlet to comment to Elle magazine, “I always feel like I’m the one with everything to prove.” Pride and Prejudice would round out 2005.[6] As iconic Elizabeth Bennet, Knightley would receive the greatest reviews of her career thus far. From Variety: "Looking every bit a star, Knightley, who's shown more spirit than acting smarts so far in her career, really steps up to the plate here, holding her own against the more classically trained Matthew Macfadyen, as well as vets like Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland, Penelope Wilton and Judi Dench with a luminous strength that recalls a young Audrey Hepburn. More than the older Jennifer Ehle in the TV series, she catches Elizabeth's essential skittishness and youthful braggadocio, making her final conversion all the more moving."[7] The film would gross more than $100 million worldwide and Knightley would earn a Golden Globe nomination and an Oscar nomination (the Oscar ultimately went to Reese Witherspoon). BAFTA's decision not to nominate her drew criticism[8] from Pride and Prejudice producer Tim Bevan. Anthony D. L. Tony Scott (born July 21, 1944) is a British film director. ... Domino is a 2005 Action film inspired by the story of Domino Harvey, the English daughter of stage and screen actor Laurence Harvey, who became a bounty hunter working in Los Angeles. ... For other uses, see Bounty hunter (disambiguation). ... Domino Harvey (b. ... ELLE is a worldwide magazine that focuses on womens fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment. ... For films named Pride and Prejudice, see Pride and Prejudice (film). ... Matthew Macfadyen Matthew Macfadyen (born 1974) is a British theatre and film actor, best known for his role as MI5 agent Tom Quinn in the BBC television drama series Spooks. ... Brenda Blethyn OBE (born 20 February 1946) is an English Golden Globe winning and Academy Award-nominated film, stage, television and voice actress, and writer. ... For other persons named Donald Sutherland, see Donald Sutherland (disambiguation). ... Penelope Wilton OBE (born 3 June 1946) is an English actress who is well known for appearing in the sitcom Ever Decreasing Circles and in Cry Freedom. ... Dame Judith Olivia Dench, CH, DBE, FRSA, (born 9 December 1934), usually known as Dame Judi Dench, is an Academy Award, Golden Globe, Tony, three-time BAFTA, and six-time Laurence Olivier Award-winning English actress. ... Jennifer Ehle (born December 29, 1969) is a stage and screen actress best known for her role as Elizabeth Bennet in the 1995 mini-series Pride and Prejudice. ... The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and television programs, given out each year during a formal dinner. ... Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon[1] (born March 22, 1976) is an Academy Award-winning American actress. ... The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), is a British organization that hosts annual awards shows for film, television, childrens film and television, and interactive media. ...


In 2006, Knightley was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.[9] Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study in Hollywood, California Founded on May 11, 1927 in California, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is a professional honorary organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of motion pictures. ...


Knightley's biggest financial hit thus far, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, was released on July 7, 2006. On June 3, 2007, Knightley was up for an MTV Movie Award for Best Performance but she lost to her co-star, Johnny Depp. 2007 saw the release of several films starring Knightley: Silk, an adaptation of the novel by Alessandro Baricco, Atonement, a feature film adaptation of Ian McEwan's novel of the same name (co-starring James McAvoy, Vanessa Redgrave and Brenda Blethyn),[10] and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, which was released on May 24, 2007. Knightley's performance in Atonement began to generate buzz before the film was released; she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in the Best Dramatic Actress category for the role, as well as a BAFTA. is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 154th day of the year (155th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Silk is the film adaptation of Italian author Alessandro Bariccos novel of the same name. ... Alessandro Baricco (b. ... Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwans critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ... Ian McEwan CBE (born June 21, 1948) is a British novelist. ... James Andrew McAvoy (pronounced MACK-uh-voy; born 21 April 1979[1]) is an acclaimed BAFTA Scotland, ALFS Award, Rising Star Award and two-time BAFTA, European Film Award, Golden Globe nominated Scottish stage and screen actor best known for his starring roles in the Academy Award for Best Picture... Vanessa Redgrave, CBE (born 30 January 1937) is an Academy Award winning English actress and member of the Redgrave family, one of the enduring theatrical dynasties. ... Brenda Blethyn OBE (born 20 February 1946) is an English Golden Globe winning and Academy Award-nominated film, stage, television and voice actress, and writer. ... is the 144th day of the year (145th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The Golden Globe Award The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and television programs, given out each year during a formal dinner. ...


In the late spring of 2007, Knightley shot The Edge of Love with Cillian Murphy as her husband, Matthew Rhys as her childhood sweetheart, Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, and Sienna Miller as Thomas' wife Caitlin MacNamara. This 2008 release was penned by her mother, Sharman Macdonald, and directed by John Maybury. She then began work on The Duchess in which she will play Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire; the film is currently in its post-production stages. She also lends her voice to the forthcoming Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind. The Edge of Love is a John Maybury film which will star Keira Knightley, Cillian Murphy, Sienna Miller and Matthew Rhys, from a script by Sharman Macdonald, Knightleys mother. ... Cillian Murphy[1] (born 25 May 1976) is an Irish film and theatre actor active since 1996. ... Matthew Rhys Evans (born on November 8, 1974 in Cardiff, South Glamorgan) is a Welsh actor, best known for playing the role of Kevin Walker, an out gay lawyer on the hit ABC family drama Brothers & Sisters. ... Dylan Marlais Thomas (27 October 1914 - 9 November 1953) was a Welsh poet. ... Sienna Rose Miller (born December 28, 1981) is a BAFTA and London Film Critics Circle Award nominated US-born English[1] actress and model. ... Caitlin MacNamara (December 8, 1913 - July 31, 1994) was the wife of Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas. ... Sharman Macdonald (born 1951) is a British playwriter. ... British director of Love is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon (1998) with Derek Jacobi and Daniel Craig and The Jacket (2005) with Adrien Brody and Keira Knightley. ... The real Georgiana, in 1783 The Duchess is a film based on Amanda Foremans biography of the scandalous 18th-century English aristocrat Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire and is scheduled for release in 2008. ... Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (June 7, 1757 - March 30, 1806), born Lady Georgiana Spencer, was the first wife of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire and mother of William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire. ... Robbie the Reindeer is the title character in two animated BBC Christmas comedy television specials, filmed in aid of Comic Relief. ...


Media attention

Keira attends the premiere of Atonement, Leicester Square, London
Keira attends the premiere of Atonement, Leicester Square, London

As a result of her rapid rise to fame, Knightley has been the focus of significant media attention. She has been described by press reports as "famously open with media,"[11] although Knightley herself has stated "I don't talk about my private life."[12] Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ...


She was ranked #79 by FHM in the magazine's UK Edition 2004 100 Sexiest Women in the World list, #18 in 2005, and was ranked the sexiest woman in the world in 2006.[13] The U.S. Edition ranked her #54 in 2004, #11 in 2005 and #5 in 2006. Knightley appeared nude along with Scarlett Johansson, on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine's March 2006 'Hollywood' issue. In May 2006, Knightley was #9 on Maxim's 2006 Hot 100. FHM or For Him Magazine is an international monthly lads mag. ... Scarlett Johansson (born November 22, 1984) is an American actress. ...


Knightley was the celebrity face for the luxury goods brand Asprey, as well as Lux haircare products in Japanese television commercials. In April 2006, she was confirmed as the new celebrity face of Chanel's perfume "Coco Mademoiselle," though the first photo from the campaign was not released until May 2007.[14] The House of Chanel, more commonly known as Chanel, is a Parisian fashion house in France founded by Coco Chanel (b. ...


She is the subject of Glasgow band Endrick Brothers song "Star of the Silver Screen" featured on their forthcoming album Attraction versus Love. The song was written after a chance meeting at a party in Glasgow during the filming of The Jacket.[13]


Her Valentino gown at the 2006 Golden Globe Awards won her much acclaim and even landed her the top spot on Steven Cojocaru's "Best Dressed List" on Entertainment Tonight, while the dress she wore to the 2006 Academy Awards was recently donated to the charity Oxfam, where it raised £4,300.[15] The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and television programs, given out each year during a formal dinner. ... Steven Cojo Cojocaru (born on January 5, 1962 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a flamboyantly gay fashion critic. ... Entertainment Tonight is a daily television entertainment news show that is syndicated by CBS Paramount Domestic Television throughout the United States, Canada, on the Nine Network in Australia and on UBC Inside in Thailand. ... Oxfam International logo Oxfam International is a confederation of 13 organizations working with over 3000 partners in more than 100 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. ...


Knightley has warned kids who dream of the celebrity life that it's not all what it seems to be. "It frightens me when kids go, 'I want to be famous.'"[16]


In a recent interview with the BBC Knightley said that she feels "de-humanised". She also said that when a person becomes a celebrity, the public doesn't care that the person's life is constantly watched.


While she has no current plans to leave the world of film, Knightley has said that she could not imagine subjecting a child to the media. She is quoted as saying; "I'm not planning to have children at the moment... everyone changes, and I'm sure there will be a time I will want to do something different. I could completely see myself moving away [from acting]."[17]


Personal life

Knightley, who currently lives in London, is dating Rupert Friend. There have been rumours that they are engaged to be married, but Knightley has stated she has no plans to be married in the near future. She has previously dated Northern Irish fashion model Jamie Dornan,[18] as well as actor Del Synnott, who, according to some reports, attempted suicide after their relationship ended, although Synnott and Knightley deny these claims.[19] This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Rupert Friend (born October of 1981[1] ) is an English actor. ... Northern Ireland (Irish: , Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a constituent country of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the island of Ireland, covering 5,459 square miles (14,139 km², about a sixth of the islands total area). ... Jamie Dornan is a Northern Irish musician, film actor and male fashion model. ... Del Synnott is a British actor, perhaps best known for playing Froderick in Princess of Thieves and DC Alan Carter in Murphys Law. ... For other uses, see Suicide (disambiguation). ...


She has denied rumours she is anorexic, although after her appearance at the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest premiere led to media speculation that her extremely slender figure was due to an eating disorder, she noted that her family has a history of anorexia.[20] Keira then sued the Daily Mail after they claimed she lied about having anorexia; the article said that a teenage girl died from anorexia, indicating that Knightley's physical appearance may have influenced her in some way. She was awarded a settlement for it.[21] In July 2006, Knightley said she has become a workaholic, detailing that "the last five years have blended into one. I can't tell you what was last year and what was the year before" and specifying that she is "working too much"[22] and is "quite frightened that if I continue at this rate I will start to hate what I love."[23] As a result, Knightley may take a one year break from acting to travel and focus on her personal life.[24] For other uses, see Anorexia. ... A workaholic is a person addicted to work. ...


Knightley is a lifelong supporter of football team West Ham United F.C., and watches games in her local pub whenever possible.[25] She has said that her favourite book is War and Peace[26] and her favourite film is All About Eve.[27] She is also a big fan of the British soap opera Emmerdale.[28] Soccer redirects here. ... Current season West Ham United Football Club is an English football club based in Upton Park, London Borough of Newham, East London, and have played their home matches at the 35,303 capacity Boleyn Ground stadium since 1904. ... For other uses, see War and Peace (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see All About Eve (disambiguation). ... The first TIME cover devoted to soap operas: Dated January 12, 1976, Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes of Days of our Lives are featured with the headline Soap Operas: Sex and suffering in the afternoon. A soap opera is an ongoing, episodic work of fiction, usually broadcast on television... For the 1994 debut album by The Cardigans, see Emmerdale (album). ...


Filmography

Featured Films

Year Title Role Director Gross World
1999 Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Sabe George Lucas
2001 HoleThe Hole Frances 'Frankie' Almond Smith Nick Hamm
2002 Thunderpants Music school student (cameo) Peter Hewitt
Pure Louise Gillies MacKinnon $102,471
Bend It Like Beckham Juliette 'Jules' Paxton Gurinder Chadha $76,583,333
2003 Pir1Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Elizabeth Swann Gore Verbinski $654,264,015
Love Actually Juliet Richard Curtis $246,942,017
2004 King Arthur Guinevere Antoine Fuqua $203,567,857
2005 JackThe Jacket Jackie John Maybury $21,126,225
Domino Domino Harvey Tony Scott $22,922,552
Pride and Prejudice Elizabeth Bennet Joe Wright $121,147,947
2006 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Elizabeth Swann Gore Verbinski $1,066,179,725
2007 Pir3Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Elizabeth Swann Gore Verbinski $961,002,663
Silk Hélène Joncour François Girard $7,230,399
Atonement Cecilia Tallis Joe Wright $125,505,001
2008 EdgeThe Edge of Love Vera Phillips John Maybury
DuchThe Duchess Georgiana Cavendish Saul Dibb

Television appearances Film poster for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is a 1999 film by George Lucas starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Jake Lloyd. ... ... The Hole is a 2001 psychological horror-thriller directed by Nick Hamm, based on the novel After the Hole by Guy Burt. ... Thunderpants is a 2002 family film about a boy whose incredible capacity for flatulence gets him a job as an astronaut. ... Peter Hewitt can refer to: Peter Cooper Hewitt Peter Hewitt (film director) Category: ... Not to be confused with Pure (2004 film). ... Gillies MacKinnon (born 8 January 1948 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish film director and writer. ... Bend It Like Beckham is a British film released in 2002 in the UK and released in the United States in March 2003. ... Image:Gurinder Chadha. ... Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a movie of adventure and romance set in the Caribbean during the seventeenth century. ... Elizabeth Turner (née Swann) is a fictional character in the Walt Disney Pictures Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise. ... Gregor Verbinski (b. ... Love Actually is a romantic comedy first released in cinemas in October and November 2003. ... Richard Curtis in London, 1999 Richard Curtis CBE, (born 8 November 1956), is a New Zealand-born British screenwriter, best known for the TV programmes Blackadder and The Vicar of Dibley as well as movies such as Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, and Love Actually. ... King Arthur is a 2004 epic film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by David Franzoni. ... For other uses, see Guinevere (disambiguation). ... Antoine Fuqua (born January 19, 1966 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an African-American film director of such films as The Replacement Killers with Chow Yun Fat, Bait with Jamie Foxx, Training Day with Denzel Washington, Tears of the Sun with Bruce Willis and King Arthur with Clive Owen. ... For the 1915 Jack London novel, published as The Jacket in England, which inspired some plot elements of the film, see The Star Rover. ... British director of Love is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon (1998) with Derek Jacobi and Daniel Craig and The Jacket (2005) with Adrien Brody and Keira Knightley. ... Domino is a 2005 Action film inspired by the story of Domino Harvey, the English daughter of stage and screen actor Laurence Harvey, who became a bounty hunter working in Los Angeles. ... Domino Harvey (b. ... Anthony D. L. Tony Scott (born July 21, 1944) is a British film director. ... Movie Poster Jane Austens novel Pride and Prejudice (1813) has been the subject of numerous television and film adaptations. ... Elizabeth Lizzy Bennet (sometimes referred to as Eliza or Lizzy) is a fictional character and the protagonist of Jane Austens novel Pride and Prejudice. ... Joe Wright is a British director best known for 2005s Pride and Prejudice. ... Elizabeth Turner (née Swann) is a fictional character in the Walt Disney Pictures Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise. ... Elizabeth Turner (née Swann) is a fictional character in the Walt Disney Pictures Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise. ... Silk is the film adaptation of Italian author Alessandro Bariccos novel of the same name. ... François Girard (1963 - ) is a Canadian director and screenwriter particularly noted for his innovative film Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould. ... Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwans critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ... The Edge of Love is a John Maybury film which will star Keira Knightley, Cillian Murphy, Sienna Miller and Matthew Rhys, from a script by Sharman Macdonald, Knightleys mother. ... The real Georgiana, in 1783 The Duchess is a film based on Amanda Foremans biography of the scandalous 18th-century English aristocrat Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire and is scheduled for release in 2008. ... Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (June 7, 1757 - March 30, 1806), born Lady Georgiana Spencer, was the first wife of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire and mother of William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire. ... Saul Dibb (b. ...

Year Title Role
1995 A Village Affair Natasha Jordan
Innocent Lies Young Celia
1996 The Treasure Seekers The Princess
1998 Coming Home Young Judith
2001 Princess of Thieves Gwyn (daughter of Robin Hood)
2002 Doctor Zhivago Lara Antipova (née Guishar)
2007 Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind Em (voice)

North American DVD release. ... For other uses, see Robin Hood (disambiguation). ... Keira Knightley as Lara Antipova Doctor Zhivago is an ITV mini-series starring Hans Matheson, Keira Knightley, and Sam Neill. ...

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result
2001 Empire Award Best Debut The Hole Nominated
2002 Empire Award Best British Actress Bend It Like Beckham Nominated
2003 Saturn Award Best Supporting Actress Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Nominated
IFTA Award Best International Actress Won
Empire Award Best British Actress Nominated
2004 IFTA Award Best International Actress King Arthur Won
Empire Award Best British Actress Nominated
2005 Academy Award Best Actress Pride and Prejudice Nominated
Golden Globe Award Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Nominated
Empire Award Best Actress Nominated
2006 Empire Award Best Actress Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Nominated
2007 Golden Globe Award Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama Atonement Nominated
BAFTA Award Best Actress Nominated
IFTA Award Best International Actress Nominated
Empire Award Best Actress Won

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  1. ^ See Pronunciation of Keira Knightley.
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  8. ^ Tim Bevan (I) - News
  9. ^ Academy Invites 120 to Membership
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NAME Knightley, Keira
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