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Olivia Colman

Acting

Born January 30, 1974 · Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK

Also known as Sarah Caroline Colman · Sarah Caroline Olivia Colman · Sarah Caroline Olivia Sinclair

Biography

Sarah Caroline Sinclair, known professionally as Olivia Colman, is an English actress. Known for her versatility across both comedic and dramatic roles predominantly in independent film, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, four BAFTAs, two Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and a Volpi Cup.

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Awards & recognition

  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series · 2021
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Television Series Drama · 2020
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 2019
  • BAFTA Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 2019
  • European Film Award — Best Actress · 2019
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  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · 2019
  • Volpi Cup — Best Actress · 2018
  • Chortle Awards
  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama · 2023 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 2022 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2021 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 2019 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Actress · 2019 · nominated
  • European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2019 · nominated

Filmography50+ titles

Nasrin

2020as Narrator

Heartstopper

2022as Sarah Nelson

Only Murders in the Building

2021

Fleabag

2016as Godmother

Jimpa

2025as Hannah

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

2022as Mama Bear (voice)

The Bear

2022as Chef Terry

The Story of Cats

2016as Narrator (voice)

The Crown

2016as Queen Elizabeth II

Accused

2010as Sue Brown

People Like Us

1999

The Father

2020as Anne

Skins

2007as Gina

Black Books

2000as Tanya

Attenborough at 90

2016as Self

Peep Show

2003as Sophie Chapman

Look Around You

2002as Pam Bachelor

The Simpsons

1989as Lily (voice)

Ron's Gone Wrong

2021as Donka (voice)

Staged

2020as Olivia

Broadchurch

2013as DS Ellie Miller

Green Wing

2004as Harriet Schulenburg

The Mitchells vs. the Machines

2021as PAL (voice)

Would I Lie to You?

2007as Self

The Office

2001as Helena

The Night Manager

2016as Angela Burr

W1A

2014as Sally Owen

Hot Fuzz

2007as PC Doris Thatcher

Doctor Who

2005as Mother

Murder in Suburbia

2004as Ellie

Wicker

2026as The Fisherwoman

The Favourite

2018as Queen Anne

Rev.

2010as Alex

Midsomer Murders

1997as Bernice

Flowers

2016as Deborah Flowers

Twenty Twelve

2011as Sally Owen

ShakespeaRe-Told

2005as Ursula

Natural World

1983as Narrator

Les Misérables

2018as Madame Thénardier

Tyrannosaur

2011as Hannah

Exile

2011as Nancy Ronstadt

The Graham Norton Show

2007as Self

Wonka

2023as Mrs. Scrubbit

Becoming You

2020as Self - Narrator (voice)

The Lobster

2015as Hotel Manager

The Time of Your Life

2007as Amanda

Who Do You Think You Are?

2004as Self

Wicked Little Letters

2023as Edith Swan

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

2021as Narrator

Watership Down

2018as Strawberry (voice)