Andrea Louise Riseborough
Also known as Andrea
Career
Active 2005 – present
Biography
About Andrea Louise Riseborough
Andrea Louise Riseborough is an English actress known for her chameleon-like range across independent film, television, and stage. Born in Wallsend, England, she began acting in the mid-2000s and quickly established herself as one of the most versatile performers of her generation. Her film career spans from a small part in Venus (2006) to acclaimed roles in Birdman (2014), no idea where to start? No... wait, let me just follow the facts. She has appeared in Never Let Me Go, Brighton Rock, and Made in Dagenham (all 2010), followed by W.E. (2011), Shadow Dancer and Disconnect (2012), and Welcome to the Punch and Oblivion (2013). More recent credits include Nocturnal Animals (2016), Battle of the Sexes and The Death of Stalin (2017), Mandy and Nancy (2018), and The Grudge and Possessor (2020). For her performance as a recovering addict in To Leslie (2022), she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
Riseborough's television work has earned her major recognition as well. She received a BAFTA nomination for playing Margaret Thatcher in The Long Walk to Finchley (2008), and won critical praise for The Devil's Whore (2008), National Treasure (2016), and The Witness for the Prosecution (2016). On stage, she has taken on demanding classical roles, including August Strindberg's Miss Julie and Shakespeare's Measure for Measure (both 2006) at the Theatre Royal in Bath, and Anton Chekhov's Ivanov in the West End (2008). With blue eyes and brown hair, she stands 5'5" and maintains a slim build. She has no tattoos or piercings. Her body measurements, 34–24–35, and natural 30C breasts are often noted in her public profile. She started acting at 23 and has been active for over two decades. Her nationality is English. Riseborough continues to be a respected figure in British and international cinema, praised for her ability to disappear into any role.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2005-present (started around 23 years old; 21 years active)
- Birthplace
- Wallsend, England, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 117 lbs (or 53 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–24–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 30C show conversions - UK: 30C, EU: 65C, AU: 8C, JP: 65C
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- None
Frequently asked
What is Andrea Riseborough's most notable achievement?
She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in the 2022 drama To Leslie.
Has Andrea Riseborough worked in both film and television?
Yes, she has appeared in films like Birdman and Nocturnal Animals, and in TV productions like The Long Walk to Finchley and National Treasure, earning a BAFTA nomination for the former.
Did you know
- She portrayed Margaret Thatcher in The Long Walk to Finchley (2008), a role that earned her a BAFTA nomination.
- Her stage work includes playing the lead in Miss Julie (2006) and appearing in Ivanov at the West End (2008).
- She started her career at age 23 and has been active for 21 years, spanning film, television, and theatre.
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