Lily James, 1989
Actors · April 5, 1989
Lily James
★ HOW OLD IS LILY JAMES?
Lily James is 37 years old, born April 5, 1989 in United Kingdom · Aries.
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About
Lily James transformed from British TV supporting player to global film star through a fairy-tale role. Born in 1989, she studied at Guildhall School of Music and Drama before her breakout as Cinderella in the 2015 fantasy film. She's since anchored prestige dramas (War & Peace, Darkest Hour, The Dig) and earned Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for her Pamela Anderson portrayal in Pam & Tommy. An Aries, she balances costume drama gravitas with unexpected genre work.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Lily James is an English actress born on 5 April 1989. After training at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, she began her career in the British television series Just William in 2010. She gained notice through a supporting role in the period drama series Downton Abbey (2012–2015), then achieved her breakthrough as the title character in the fantasy film Cinderella (2015).
Following Cinderella, James expanded into prestige television and film. She portrayed Natasha Rostova in the television adaptation of War & Peace in 2016, then appeared in the action film Baby Driver (2017), the period dramas Darkest Hour (2017), The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018), and The Dig (2021), and the musicals Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) and Yesterday (2019). Her 2023 sports drama The Iron Claw furthered her range. Her most acclaimed recent work came through her portrayal of Pamela Anderson in the biographical series Pam & Tommy (2022), which earned her nominations for a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy Award. As an actress, she performs across stage, television, and film. Born under the sign of Aries, she navigates both classical period work and contemporary drama with equal fluency.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Lily James studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London before her professional debut. She began her career in the British television series Just William in 2010, then moved into supporting television roles before her breakthrough.
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Trivia
- Her real name is Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson; she adopted the stage name Lily James professionally.
- She landed her breakthrough role as Cinderella in the 2015 fantasy film after years of supporting TV work.
- Her portrayal of Pamela Anderson in Pam & Tommy (2022) earned her major award nominations, marking a shift into biographical drama.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Lily James often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Lily James?
- Lily James is 37 years old (born April 5, 1989).
- When is Lily James's birthday?
- Lily James was born on April 5, 1989.
- What is Lily James's zodiac sign?
- Lily James is a Aries, born April 5, 1989.
- What is Lily James's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Lily James was born in 1989, the year of the Earth Snake.
- Where is Lily James from?
- Lily James is from United Kingdom.
- What does Lily James do?
- Lily James is a actor.
- Is Lily James still alive?
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