Keira Christina Knightley OBE (/ ˈ k ɪər ə ˈ n aɪ t l i / KEER-ə NYTE-lee; born 26 March 1985) is an English actress. Known for her work in independent films and blockbusters , particularly period dramas , she has received numerous accolades , including nominations for two Academy Awards , two British Academy Film Awards , four Golden ...

Keira Knightley. Actress: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Keira Christina Knightley was born March 26, 1985 in the South West Greater London suburb of Richmond.

Keira Knightley is a British actress who began her career by appearing in commercials and television films, including The Treasure Seekers (1996), Coming Home (1998), and Oliver Twist (1999) [1] before making her major motion picture debut in the space-opera epic Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) as Padmé Amidala's handmaiden. [2]

Jul 1, 2020 · Actress Keira Knightley made her film debut at the age of nine in A Village Affair (1994). Her first major part came in Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace and she...

Keira Knightley is a British actress and model. She is well-known for her films like ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl’. She came in the entertainment industry at a very young age.

Jan 3, 2025 · Keira Knightley is an English actress who is best known for the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and a number of period dramas, including Pride & Prejudice (2005). Although extremely versatile, she is especially noted for portraying plucky heroines and tragic figures.

Dec 14, 2024 · There's a lot more to the Golden Globe nominee's CV than just Pirates Of The Caribbean and Love Actually. Keira Knightley ’s leading role in Netflix ’s new Christmas thriller Black Doves has...

Keira Christina Knightley (born March 26, 1985) is an English actress. She has starred in both independent films and big-budget blockbusters, and is particularly noted for her roles in period dramas. Her accolades include two Empire Awards and nominations for two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, one ...

Mar 22, 2019 · Keira Knightley broke out as a teen actress, but her journey hasn't been easy. The 33-year-old started acting when she was a child, around the same time she was diagnosed with dyslexia.

Known for her work in independent films and blockbusters, particularly period dramas, she has received numerous accolades, including nominations for two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, four Golden Globes, and a Laurence Olivier Award. In 2018, she was appointed an OBE at Buckingham Palace for services to drama and charity.