Keira Knightley
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Summary
Keira Knightley was born on March 26, 1985[1], in Teddington[2]. She has worked as an actor[3], television actor[4], film actor[5], voice actor[6], and stage actor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.09% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87,716 views/month, #905 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Will Knightley[9]
- Mother: Sharman Macdonald[10]
- Spouse: James Righton[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Educated at: Esher College[13], Teddington School[14]
- Award received: Teen Choice Award for Choice Hissy Fit[15], Empire Award for Best Actress[16], Empire Awards[17], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], Jupiter Awards[19]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[20]
- Sex or gender: female[21]
- Named after: Kira Ivanova[22]
- Commons category: Keira Knightley[23]
- Unmarried partner: Del Synnott[24]
- Residence: Islington[25]
- Family name: Knightley[26]
- Given name: Keira[27], Christina[28]
- Commons gallery: Keira_Knightley[29]
- Described at URL: https://www.bunte.de/starprofile/keira-knightley.html[30], https://www.prosieben.de/stars/star-datenbank/keira-knightley[31], https://www.moviepilot.de/people/keira-knightley[32]
- Medical condition: dyslexia[33]
- Filmography: Keira Knightley filmography[34]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[35], Academy Award for Best Actress[36], European Film Award for Best Actress[37], European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Birth name: Keira Christina Knightley[40]
- Name in native language: Keira Knightley[41]
- Number of children: 1[42], 2[43]
Product Details
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Type: Person[44]
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Country: GB[45]
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Began / founded: 1985-03-26[46]
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MusicBrainz ID: a1160c8a-9476-4c6e-8ddf-143f441e1b64[47]
Why It Matters
Keira Knightley has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] She is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Keira Knightley born?
Keira Knightley was born in Teddington[2].
Who were Keira Knightley's parents?
Keira Knightley's father was Will Knightley[9]. Keira Knightley's mother was Sharman Macdonald[10].
Who was Keira Knightley married to?
Keira Knightley's spouses include James Righton[11].
What did Keira Knightley do for work?
Keira Knightley worked as an actor[3], television actor[4], film actor[5], voice actor[6], and stage actor[7].
Where did Keira Knightley go to school?
Keira Knightley was educated at Esher College[13] and Teddington School[14].
What awards did Keira Knightley receive?
Honors received include Teen Choice Award for Choice Hissy Fit[15], Empire Award for Best Actress[16], Empire Awards[17], and Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18].