What age is Rosamund Pike, who did she play in Gone Girl and what other movies has she starred in?
The actress started her career on stage but made a name for herself on the big screen
ROSAMUND Pike is a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood with countless box office hits and a long list of award nominations.
Here's everything you need to know about the talented actress including the films she's been in and her role in Gone Girl.
What age is Rosamund Pike?
Rosamund Mary Ellen Pike is an actress from Hammersmith, London.
She was born on January 27, 1979 - which makes her 39 years old.
The actress is the only daughter of opera singers Caroline and Julian Pike. She studied English Literature at Wadham College, Oxford after being turned down by every single stage school she applied to.
Her acting career started off on stage during her university years and eventually ended up on the small screen with A Rather English Marriage (1998), Wives and Daughters (1999) and Love In a Cold Climate (2001).
Who did she play in Gone Girl?
Rosamund took on the leading role of Amy, the wife of Nick Dunne who was played by Ben Affleck.
The psychological thriller was set in Missouri and began with the mysterious disappearance of Amy.
Soon, her husband was seen as the primary suspect and was put under immense pressure.
The movie was highly praised and brought Rosamund countless award nominations including the Academy Award, BAFTA Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
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What other movies has she starred in?
The talented star has been in several big hit movies apart from Gone Girl.
She played Jane Bennet in Pride & Prejudice, Helen in An Education, Kate Summer in Johnny English Reborn and Andromeda in Wrath of Titans.
Rosamund was also in Jack Reacher, Hector and the Search for Happiness, A United Kingdom, and Beirut.
Her latest movie is A Private War which is set to premiere in the UK on October 20, 2018, at the London Film Festival.