Vanessa Kirby

Vanessa Kirby

37 · Born: Apr 18, 1988

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornApr 18, 1988 London, England, UK
Parents
  • Roger Kirby
  • Jane Kirby
Relatives
  • Juliet Kirby (Sibling)
  • Joe Kirby (Sibling)

Biography

Vanessa Kirby is a multifaceted English actress who has made a significant impact in the world of stage, television, and film.

From 2016 to 2018, Kirby took on the esteemed role of Princess Margaret in Peter Morgan's highly acclaimed Netflix series, The Crown, earning her the prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Television Series in 2018.

In addition to her television work, Kirby has also made notable appearances on the big screen, starring as Estella in the BBC adaptation of Great Expectations, Joanna in Richard Curtis' romantic comedy About Time, and Mission: Impossible - Fallout in 2018.

However, it is her stage work that has garnered her the most recognition and accolades, with numerous productions showcasing her exceptional talent, including a transfer to New York of Streetcar Named Desire alongside Ben Foster. In 2016, Variety magazine dubbed her "the outstanding stage actress of her generation, capable of the most unexpected choices," a testament to her remarkable range and versatility.

Following her role in Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Kirby went on to have a leading role in another high-octane action blockbuster, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, in 2019.

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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2016
Genius
Genius as Zelda Fitzgerald
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Me Before You
Me Before You as Alicia Dawares
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The Crown
The Crown as Princess Margaret
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2015
Jupiter Ascending
Jupiter Ascending as Katharine Dunlevy
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{"id":29468,"title":"Queen & Country","year":"2015","character":"Dawn Rohan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/queen-country","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_29468.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_29468.jpg"},"released":1}
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
{"id":1083,"title":"Charlie Countryman","year":"2013","character":"Felicity","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/charlie-countryman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/62esnuignu30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/62esnuignu30.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
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About Time
About Time as Joanna
{"id":1384,"title":"Poirot","year":2013,"character":"Celia Ravenscroft","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/poirot","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/onaeno3ui4c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/onaeno3ui4c0.jpg"},"released":1}
Poirot
Poirot as Celia Ravenscroft
{"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
{"id":7353,"title":"Labyrinth","year":2012,"character":"Alice Tanner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/labyrinth","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7353.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7353.jpg"},"released":1}
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