Ruth Negga

Ruth Negga

43 · Born: Jan 7, 1982

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJan 7, 1982 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Parents
  • Nora Negga
  • Dr. Negga
  • Norra Negga

Biography

Ruth Negga, a multifaceted and accomplished Ethiopian-Irish actress, embarked on a remarkable and illustrious career in the entertainment industry, with her birth in 1982 serving as the catalyst for a lifetime of dedication and passion for her craft.

Noted Ethiopian-Irish actress Ruth Negga has garnered widespread critical acclaim and numerous accolades for her remarkable acting abilities, with one of her most notable roles being her poignant and nuanced portrayal of Mildred Loving, a pioneering figure in the American Civil Rights Movement, in the 2016 biographical romantic drama film "Loving", a cinematic adaptation of the true story of the landmark Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia, which challenged the constitutionality of anti-miscegenation laws and ultimately led to the legalization of interracial marriage in the United States.

Noted for her outstanding portrayal of a character, this talented individual garnered widespread recognition and admiration from the esteemed film community, resulting in a plethora of prestigious nominations across various renowned award ceremonies, including the esteemed Academy Awards, the British Academy Film Awards, and the illustrious Golden Globe Awards, thus further cementing her reputation as a highly respected and accomplished actress.

Acclaimed actress Ruth Negga has not only established herself as a talented figure in the realm of film, but has also made a lasting impression through her notable appearances in numerous television series, showcasing her impressive range and versatility as a performer.

Notably, Negga has made significant contributions to the world of television, with memorable roles in the BBC mini-series "Criminal Justice", E4's "Misfits", and the AMC series "Preacher", further solidifying her reputation as a talented and adaptable actress.

Noted for her extraordinary portfolio of performances, the celebrated actress has garnered widespread recognition and acclaim, her impressive array of roles having earned her a prestigious award from the esteemed Irish Film and Television Awards in the category of Best Actress, thus solidifying her reputation as a highly skilled and accomplished thespian.

Career

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2024
Presumed Innocent
Presumed Innocent as Barbara Sabich
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Presumed Innocent
Presumed Innocent as Barbara Sabich
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2023
Good Grief
Good Grief as Sophie
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Good Grief
Good Grief as Sophie
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2021
Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché
Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché as Poly Styrene (voice)
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Passing
Passing as Clare Kendry
{"id":170678,"title":"Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth","year":"2020","character":"Finn's Mum (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/here-we-are-notes-for-living-on-planet-earth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2849vfocmnng.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2849vfocmnng.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
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2019
Ad Astra
Ad Astra as Helen Lantos
{"id":138082,"title":"Angela's Christmas","year":"2017","character":"Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/angelas-christmas-2017","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/da5fk0frfvi0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/da5fk0frfvi0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
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2016
Loving
Loving as Mildred Loving
{"id":83710,"title":"Warcraft","year":"2016","character":"Queen Taria Wrynn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/warcraft","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7k4o540lubt0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7k4o540lubt0.jpg"},"released":1}
Warcraft
Warcraft as Queen Taria Wrynn
{"id":10798,"title":"Preacher","year":2016,"character":"Tulip O'Hare","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/preacher","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/64j6jclei1r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/64j6jclei1r0.jpg"},"released":1}
Preacher
Preacher as Tulip O'Hare
{"id":103494,"title":"Iona","year":"2015","character":"Iona","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/iona","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_103494.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_103494.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Iona
Iona as Iona
{"id":28589,"title":"Noble","year":"2014","character":"Joan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/noble","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_28589.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_28589.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Noble
Noble as Joan
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2013
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World War Z
World War Z as W.H.O. Doctor
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{"id":9801,"title":"The Samaritan","year":"2012","character":"Iris","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-samaritan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9801.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9801.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
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Secret State
Secret State as Agnes Evans
{"id":203568,"title":"Hello Carter","year":"2011","character":"Doctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hello-carter-2011","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_203568.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_203568.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
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Shirley
Shirley as Shirley Bassey
{"id":2308,"title":"Love\/Hate","year":2010,"character":"Rosemary \"Rosie\" Moynihan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lovehate","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_2308.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_2308.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Love/Hate
Love/Hate as Rosemary "Rosie" Moynihan
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Five Daughters
Five Daughters as Rochelle
{"id":1277,"title":"Misfits","year":2010,"character":"Nikki","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/misfits","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1277.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1277.jpg"},"released":1}
Misfits
Misfits as Nikki
{"id":265691,"title":"Corduroy","year":"2009","character":"Tess","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/corduroy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_265691.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_265691.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Corduroy
Corduroy as Tess
{"id":10954,"title":"Personal Affairs","year":2009,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/personal-affairs","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10954.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10954.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7852,"title":"Criminal Justice","year":2008,"character":"Melanie Lloyd","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/criminal-justice","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7852.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7852.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice as Melanie Lloyd
{"id":267522,"title":"Stars","year":"2006","character":"Sophie (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stars-2006","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_267522.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_267522.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Stars
Stars as Sophie (voice)
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2005
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{"id":48920,"title":"Colour Me Kubrick: A True...ish Story","year":"2005","character":"Lolita (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/colour-me-kubrick-a-trueish-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3j9uehsbbntg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3j9uehsbbntg.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":151731,"title":"Capital Letters","year":"2004","character":"Taiwo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/capital-letters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_151731.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_151731.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
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Love Is the Drug
Love Is the Drug as Lisa Sheerin
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2022