Keira Knightley, 1985
Actors · March 26, 1985
Keira Knightley
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Keira Knightley is 41 years old, born March 26, 1985 in United Kingdom · Aries.
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About
Keira Knightley turned period dramas into a career of Academy Award nominations and global blockbuster dominance. Born in London in 1985 to actor Will Knightley and playwright Sharman Macdonald, she landed her breakthrough as a tomboy footballer in Bend It Like Beckham and Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean. Her dual Oscar nods came for Elizabeth Bennet in Pride & Prejudice and Joan Clarke in The Imitation Game, with additional acclaim across Atonement, Anna Karenina, and The Duchess. An Aries born under Life Path 7, she channels her analytical intensity into both craft and activism—Amnesty International, Oxfam, Comic Relief—while balancing West End and Broadway runs.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Keira Knightley is an English actress whose work spans independent films, historical epics, and global franchises. Born 26 March 1985 in London, she obtained an agent at age six and started in commercials before her minor role as Sabé in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Her breakthrough came when she played a tomboy footballer in Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and co-starred in Love Actually (2003), establishing her as a rising ensemble force. She achieved global recognition for playing Elizabeth Swann across the Pirates of the Caribbean series from 2003–2007, returning in 2017, which positioned her as bankable across mainstream audiences. Her most celebrated performances earned dual Academy Award nominations: as Elizabeth Bennet in Pride & Prejudice (2005) and Joan Clarke in The Imitation Game (2014), cementing her as a serious dramatic talent. Between these milestones, she starred in Atonement (2007), The Duchess (2008), A Dangerous Method (2011), and Anna Karenina (2012), becoming synonymous with prestige period film. She expanded into contemporary work with Begin Again (2013) and Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014), then returned to historical storytelling as the title character in Colette (2018) and journalist Loretta McLaughlin in Boston Strangler (2023), with a 2024 turn as a spy in the thriller series Black Doves. On stage, she earned a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for The Misanthrope (2009) and appeared in The Children's Hour (2011) and the 2015 Broadway production of Thérèse Raquin. In 2018, she was appointed OBE for services to drama and charity. As an Aries born under Life Path 7, Knightley embodies the sign's directness and the number's introspective precision—traits visible in her choice of morally complex, intellectually demanding roles and her vocal advocacy work. She has worked extensively with Amnesty International, Oxfam, and Comic Relief, making social activism a core part of her public identity. She is married to musician James Righton and has two daughters.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Keira Knightley obtained an agent at age six and worked in commercials and television films before her breakthrough. She had a minor role as Sabé in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), which led to her ensemble success in Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and Love Actually (2003). Her parents—actor Will Knightley and playwright Sharman Macdonald—were both working artists, providing early exposure to performance and creativity.
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Trivia
- Knightley has received nominations for two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, four Golden Globes, and a Laurence Olivier Award.
- She played Elizabeth Swann across the Pirates of the Caribbean film series from 2003–2007 and returned to the franchise in 2017.
- In 2018, she was appointed OBE (Order of the British Empire) for services to drama and charity.
- She appeared on both London's West End and New York's Broadway, including a 2015 leading role in Thérèse Raquin.
- She is married to musician James Righton and they have two daughters together.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Keira Knightley release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Keira Knightley?
- Keira Knightley is 41 years old (born March 26, 1985).
- When is Keira Knightley's birthday?
- Keira Knightley was born on March 26, 1985.
- What is Keira Knightley's zodiac sign?
- Keira Knightley is a Aries, born March 26, 1985.
- What is Keira Knightley's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Keira Knightley was born in 1985, the year of the Wood Ox.
- Where is Keira Knightley from?
- Keira Knightley is from United Kingdom.
- What does Keira Knightley do?
- Keira Knightley is a actor.
- Is Keira Knightley still alive?
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