Vanessa Kirby

Vanessa Kirby

38 · Born: Apr 18, 1987

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornApr 18, 1987 London, England, UK
Parents
  • Roger Kirby
  • Jane Kirby
Relatives
  • Juliet Kirby (Sibling)
  • Joe Kirby (Sibling)

Biography

Vanessa Kirby is a renowned English actress, boasting an impressive repertoire in both the stage and screen. For a significant period of time, from 2016 to 2018, she brought to life the captivating character of Princess Margaret in the highly acclaimed Netflix series, The Crown, created by Peter Morgan. This portrayal earned her widespread recognition and a prestigious award, the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Television Series, in 2018.

Kirby's remarkable talent has also been showcased in various other notable projects. She starred as the enigmatic Estella in the BBC adaptation of the timeless classic, Great Expectations. Her performance in Richard Curtis' romantic comedy, About Time, as the charming Joanna, further demonstrated her versatility as an actress.

Moreover, Kirby has made a lasting impact in the world of stage acting, garnering widespread acclaim and awards for her work in productions such as Streetcar Named Desire, alongside Ben Foster, which successfully transferred to New York. Her exceptional talent has been acknowledged by Variety, who hailed her as "the outstanding stage actress of her generation, capable of the most unexpected choices" in 2016.

Following her success in the action-packed Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Kirby took on a leading role in another high-stakes action blockbuster, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, in 2019. Her impressive range and dedication to her craft have solidified her position as a talented and sought-after actress in the entertainment industry.

Career

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2027
Avengers: Secret Wars
Avengers: Secret Wars as Sue Storm / The Invisible Woman
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2026
Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday as Sue Storm / The Invisible Woman
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2025
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
The Fantastic Four: First Steps as Sue Storm / The Invisible Woman
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Eden
Eden as Dora Strauch Ritter
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2023
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Napoleon
Napoleon as Josephine Bonaparte
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2022
The Son
The Son as Beth
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Italian Studies
Italian Studies as Alina Reynolds
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2021
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2020
Pieces of a Woman
Pieces of a Woman as Martha Weiss
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2019
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Mr. Jones
Mr. Jones as Ada Brooks
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2018
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2017
The Crown
The Crown as Princess Margaret
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2016
Genius
Genius as Zelda Fitzgerald
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Me Before You
Me Before You as Alicia Dawares
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2015
Jupiter Ascending
Jupiter Ascending as Katharine Dunlevy
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Queen & Country
Queen & Country as Dawn Rohan
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{"id":10618,"title":"Everest","year":"2015","character":"Sandy Hill Pittman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/everest","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6uvfbjlkjm80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6uvfbjlkjm80.jpg"},"released":1}
Everest
Everest as Sandy Hill Pittman
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The Frankenstein Chronicles
The Frankenstein Chronicles as Lady Jemima Hervey
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2014
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2013
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About Time
About Time as Joanna
{"id":16566,"title":"Wasteland","year":"2012","character":"Nicola","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wasteland-2012","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_16566.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_16566.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Wasteland
Wasteland as Nicola
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Labyrinth
Labyrinth as Alice Tanner
{"id":1592,"title":"The Hour","year":2011,"character":"Ruth Elms","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-hour","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1592.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1592.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
The Hour
The Hour as Ruth Elms
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2010