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Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman
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About

Olivia Colman is a British actress celebrated for her range across comedy and drama on both film and television. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Queen Anne in The Favourite (2018) and received a Golden Globe and Emmy for playing Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix's The Crown. Her accolades include four BAFTA Awards, three Golden Globes and two Emmy Awards, making her one of the most decorated performers of her generation. She first came to wider attention through British TV comedies such as Peep Show and Fleabag before transitioning to major dramatic roles.

1
Oscar won (best actress, The Favourite, 2019)
66
awards won in total (156 nominations)
$52M
worldwide box office The Roses (2025)
3
Oscar nominations (The Favourite, The Father, The Lost Daughter)

What's new

  • aug 2026

    Colman is confirmed as a guest star in season 6 of Only Murders in the Building, which is set in London.

  • feb 2026

    Her fantasy film Wicker, shot with Alexander Skarsgård and Peter Dinklage, acquired a US distribution deal after a selection at the Sundance Film Festival 2026.

  • feb 2026

    The FX series Cry Wolf, with Colman as star and executive producer alongside Brie Larson, began filming in Toronto.

  • aug 2025

    The Roses, a dark comedy with Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch, premiered in the US and UK and earned over 51 million dollars worldwide.

  • jul 2025

    FX gave the green light for the limited series Cry Wolf, based on a Danish format, with Colman as star and executive producer.

Tracks

The Favourite (2018)Oscar-winning role as Queen Anne; also won BAFTA and Golden Globe
The Crown (2019-2020)Role as Queen Elizabeth II; won Emmy and Golden Globe
Broadchurch (2013-2017)Breakthrough role in British crime series; won BAFTA Television Award
The Roses (2025)Dark comedy with Benedict Cumberbatch; grossed over $51 million worldwide
The Father (2020)Second Oscar nomination, as daughter of Anthony Hopkins

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