Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1974-01-30
- Born Place: Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK
Also Known As:
올리비아 콜먼, Sarah Caroline Colman, 올리비아 콜맨, Sarah Sinclair, Sarah Caroline Olivia Colman, Sarah Caroline Olivia Sinclair, オリヴィア・コールマン, Sarah Caroline Sinclair CBE, Ολίβια Κόλμαν, اولیویا کلمن, الیویا کلمن
Olivia Colman
Olivia Colman is a celebrated English actress renowned for her versatility and compelling performances across film, television, and theatre. Born Sarah Caroline Colman on January 30, 1974, in Norwich, Norfolk, she trained at Homerton College, Cambridge, and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Colman first gained prominence with her role as Sophie Chapman in the sitcom Peep Show (2003–2015), and her career blossomed with acclaimed performances in Broadchurch (2013–2017), The Crown (2019–2020), and Fleabag (2016–2019) . Her film career includes standout roles in The Favourite (2018), where she portrayed Queen Anne and won the Academy Award for Best Actress, and The Father (2020), earning her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress . Colman has also received multiple BAFTA Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Emmy Awards, solidifying her status as one of the most respected actresses of her generation. In 2023, she starred in Wicked Little Letters, a British period black-comedy mystery film, and in 2024, she made a cameo in The Bear as Chef Terry, expanding her range into culinary-themed television. Outside of her professional achievements, Colman is known for her down-to-earth personality and dedication to her family. She married writer Ed Sinclair in 2001, and they have three children. Despite her fame, she maintains a private life, preferring quiet nights at home over attending glamorous events .
