Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | British and American |
| Date of Birth | 05/04/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Hayley Atwell
11/11/2026
Hayley Atwell is making her Broadway debut as Beatrice in Jamie Lloyd's revival of Much Ado About Nothing, co-starring Tom Hiddleston as Benedick. The production transferred to New York's Winter Garden Theatre after its 2025 West End run at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Its Broadway engagement opens on 19/11/2026 and is scheduled to run through January 2027.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Hayley Elizabeth Atwell is a British and American actress known for playing Peggy Carter in Marvel Cinematic Universe films and the ABC series Agent Carter. She works across film, television, theatre and voice work, and has received Laurence Olivier Award nominations for stage performances. In 2026 she is making her Broadway debut opposite Tom Hiddleston in Much Ado About Nothing. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama | BA, graduated 2005 |
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Personal Life
| Citizenship | Dual citizenship of the United Kingdom and the United States |
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| Upbringing | Raised mainly in London by her mother, and spent summers in Missouri with her father |
| Spouse | Ned Wolfgang Kelly (m. 2023) |
| Children | 1 |
Family
| Mother | Alison Cain, an English motivational speaker |
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| Father | Grant Atwell, an American |
| Siblings | Only child |
| Spouse | Ned Wolfgang Kelly (m. 2023) |
Career
| Film |
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| Television |
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| Stage |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Named after actress Hayley Mills | |
| 2. Her stage debut was in the 2005 play Prometheus Bound | |
| 3. Trained in classical theatre at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama | |
| 4. Was a classmate of actress Jodie Whittaker at Guildhall |
