Olivia Colman

British actress
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Olivia Colman was born on January 30, 1974, in Norwich[1][2][3]. Her father is Keith Colman[4]. Colman was educated at Homerton College, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Gresham's School, and Norwich High School for Girls.

She works as an actor, comedian, stage actor, film actor, and philanthropist[5] in the field of acting[6]. Colman has received numerous awards for her performances, including the Volpi Cup for Best Actress, Academy Award for Best Actress, BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, European Film Award for Best Actress, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama, among others[7][8][9].

Some of her notable works include The Favourite, The Crown, and Fleabag.

Olivia Colman

Summary

Olivia Colman is a human[1]. Born in Norwich[2], they… they was born on January 30, 1974[3]. They worked as an actor[4], comedian[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], and philanthropist[8]. They ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,174 views/month, #2,197 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Olivia Colman's place of birth was Norwich[2].
  • Olivia Colman was born on January 30, 1974[3].
  • Olivia Colman's father was Keith Colman[10].
  • Olivia Colman's mother was Mary Leakey Colman[11].
  • Olivia Colman held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • British English was Olivia Colman's native language[13].
  • Olivia Colman's professions included actor[4].
  • Olivia Colman worked as a comedian[5].
  • Olivia Colman's professions included stage actor[6].
  • Olivia Colman's professions included film actor[7].
  • Olivia Colman worked as a philanthropist[8].
  • Olivia Colman's field of work was acting[14].
  • Olivia Colman's education included a stint at Homerton College[15].
  • Olivia Colman was educated at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[16].
  • Olivia Colman was educated at Gresham's School[17].
  • Olivia Colman's education included a stint at Norwich High School for Girls[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Olivia Colman is The Favourite[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Olivia Colman is The Crown[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Olivia Colman is Fleabag[21].
  • Olivia Colman received the Volpi Cup for Best Actress[22].
  • Olivia Colman received the Academy Award for Best Actress[23].
  • Olivia Colman received the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[24].
  • Olivia Colman received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[25].
  • Olivia Colman received the European Film Award for Best Actress[26].
  • Olivia Colman received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Norwich[2], Olivia Colman… they was born on January 30, 1974[3]. Their father was Keith Colman[10]. Their mother was Mary Leakey Colman[11]. British English was their native language[13].

Education

Educated at Homerton College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1768[30]; Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[16], a drama school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1946[33]; Gresham's School[17], an independent school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1555[36], headquartered in Holt[37]; and Norwich High School for Girls[18], an all-through school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1875[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], comedian[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], and philanthropist[8]. Olivia Colman's field of work was acting[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Favourite[19], a film[41], directed by Yorgos Lanthimos[42]; The Crown[20], a television series[43], directed by Stephen Daldry[44]; and Fleabag[21], a television series[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Volpi Cup for Best Actress[22], a film award category[46], in Italy[47], founded in 1934[48]; Academy Award for Best Actress[23], an award for best leading actress[49], in United States[50], founded in 1929[51]; BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[24], a film award category[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1951[54]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[25], a film award category[55], in United States[56]; European Film Award for Best Actress[26], an award for best leading actress[57], founded in 1988[58]; and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama[27], a film award category[59], in United States[60], founded in 1962[61].

Why It Matters

Olivia Colman ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,174 views/month, #2,197 of 1,000,298).[9] They has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] They is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Olivia Colman born?

Olivia Colman's place of birth was Norwich[2].

Who were Olivia Colman's parents?

Olivia Colman's father was Keith Colman[10]. Olivia Colman's mother was Mary Leakey Colman[11].

What did Olivia Colman do for work?

Olivia Colman worked as actor[4], comedian[5], stage actor[6], film actor[7], and philanthropist[8].

Where did Olivia Colman go to school?

Olivia Colman was educated at Homerton College[15], Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[16], Gresham's School[17], and Norwich High School for Girls[18].

What awards did Olivia Colman receive?

Honors received include Volpi Cup for Best Actress[22], Academy Award for Best Actress[23], BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[24], and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[25].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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