Olivia Colman
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She works as an actor, comedian, stage actor, film actor, and philanthropist[5][6] in the field of acting[7]. Colman has received numerous awards for her performances, including the Volpi Cup for Best Actress, Academy Award for Best Actress, BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, European Film Award for Best Actress, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama, among others[8][9][10].
Some of her notable works include The Favourite, The Crown, and Fleabag.
Key Facts
- Father: Keith Colman[9]
- Mother: Mary Leakey Colman[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Native language: British English[12]
- Ethnic group: English people[13]
- Field of work: acting[14]
- Educated at: Homerton College[15], Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[16], Gresham's School[17], Norwich High School for Girls[18]
- Notable work: The Favourite[19], The Crown[20], Fleabag[21]
- Award received: Volpi Cup for Best Actress[22], Academy Award for Best Actress[23], BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[24], Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[25], European Film Award for Best Actress[26], Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama[27], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[28], Chortle Awards[29], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series[30]
- Sex or gender: female[31], non-binary[32]
- Commons category: Olivia Colman[33]
- Residence: Herne Hill[34]
- Family name: Colman[35], Sinclair[36]
- Given name: Olivia[37], Sarah[38], Caroline[39]
- Eye color: brown[40]
- Participant in: Film Workers Pledge to End Complicity[41]
- Nominated for: European Film Award for Best Actress[42], European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film[43], Academy Award for Best Actress[44], Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama[45], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[47]
- Birth name: Sarah Caroline Colman[48]
- Name in native language: Olivia Colman[49]
- Hair color: brown hair[50]
- Number of children: 3[51]
- Start of work period: 2000[52]
Product Details
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Type: Person[53]
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Country: GB[54]
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Began / founded: 1974-01-30[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3ee7218b-23cb-4ef6-b3c2-e55dcfb2c089[56]
Why It Matters
Olivia Colman has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] She is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Olivia Colman born?
Olivia Colman was born in Norwich[2].
Who were Olivia Colman's parents?
Olivia Colman's father was Keith Colman[9]. Olivia Colman's mother was Mary Leakey Colman[10].
What did Olivia Colman do for work?
Olivia Colman worked as an actor[3], comedian[4], stage actor[5], film actor[6], and philanthropist[7].
Where did Olivia Colman go to school?
Olivia Colman was educated at Homerton College[15], Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[16], Gresham's School[17], and Norwich High School for Girls[18].
What awards did Olivia Colman receive?
Honors received include Volpi Cup for Best Actress[22], Academy Award for Best Actress[23], BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[24], and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[25].