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Ruth Negga Biography
Birth Place:
Addis Abada, Ethiopia
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- Born in Ethiopia, she moved to Dublin with her Irish mother after the death of her father in a car crash
- After auditioning for a role in Neil Jordan's Breakfast on Pluto, Jordan was so impressed that he changed the part so she could play it
- Played Ophelia in Hamlet at the National Theatre in London in 2010, opposite Rory Kinnear as the title character
- Only had eight days to prepare for the title role of Shirley Bassey in the BBA drama biopic, Shirley
- Filmed scenes for 12 Years a Slave, but her role was eventually cut from the film
Awards
- 2018IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best Actress in a Lead Role Drama: nominated
- 2017IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best Actress in a Lead Role Drama: nominated
- 2017Independent Spirit Awards-Best Female Lead: nominated
- 2017Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
- 2017IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best Actress in a Lead Role Film: winner
- 2016IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best Actress in a Supporting Role Drama: nominated
- 2016Critics' Choice Awards-Best Actress: nominated
- 2016Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
- 2013Irish Film & Television Awards-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Television: nominated
- 2012Irish Film & Television Awards-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Television: nominated
- 2012Irish Film & Television Awards-Best Actress in a Lead Role in Television: winner
- 2011Irish Film & Television Awards-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Television: nominated
- 2007Irish Film & Television Awards-Best Lead Actress Film: nominated
- 2007Irish Film & Television Awards-Best Supporting Actress Film: nominated