Who is Andrea Riseborough, what has the Battle of the Sexes actress starred in and what is her new film Nancy about?
We take a look at her life and career so far in the spotlight
ANDREA Riseborough has seen her star soar in recent years, after cementing a career in Hollywood.
But what films has she been in? And what is her new film Nancy about? Here's what we know.
Who is Andrea Riseborough? What is her background?
Andrea, 36, was born November 20, 1981, and is an English stage and film actress.
She was born in Newcastle and grew up in Whitley Bay.
At an early age, she appeared at the People's Theatre.
Andrea graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2005 and was a member of the National Youth Theatre.
What films has Andrea starred in?
The actress has starred in numerous hit films, these include:
- Birdman
- Oblivion
- Welcome to the Punch
- Disconnect
- Shadow Dancer
- W.E.
- Brighton Rock
- Made in Dagenham
- Never Let Me Go
- Happy-Go-Lucky
- Venus
- Battle of the Sexes
- The Death of Stalin
Andrea also starred in hit TV series National Treasure and TV mini-series Waco.
LATEST MOVIES
What is her new film Nancy about?
The film centres around a woman called Nancy (Andrea) who becomes increasingly convinced she was kidnapped as a child.
When she meets a couple whose daughter went missing thirty years ago, reasonable doubts give way to wilful belief.
The film is out in UK cinemas on October 13, 2018.