Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 18/04/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Wimbledon, London, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Vanessa Nuala Kirby |
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| Nick Name | Noola Noo |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (171 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Lady Eleanor Holles School, Hampton, London |
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| College/University | University of Exeter, England |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Roger Kirby (Surgeon, President of the Royal Society of Medicine) |
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| Mother | Jane Kirby (Former Country Living Magazine Writer) |
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Career
| Overview | Vanessa Kirby is known for her gripping portrayals across film, television, and theater. She first gained significant attention for her role as Princess Margaret in the Netflix series The Crown. |
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| Theater | In 2013, she made a notable return to the Royal National Theatre, playing Isabella of France in Edward II. She also wowed audiences as the lead in Polly Stenham’s Julie at the same venue. She played Elena in Robert Icke's production of Uncle Vanya at the Almeida Theatre in 2016. |
| Film | Her film credits include roles in All My Sons (2010), Queen & Country (2014), Jupiter Ascending (2015), and Me Before You (2016). Her performance in Pieces of a Woman (2020) showcased her range as an actress, portraying a grieving young mother. She starred in Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018), Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019), Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023), and Napoleon (2023) as Empress Joséphine. |
| Recent Work | Kirby recently portrayed Beth, the second wife of Hugh Jackman's character in The Son (2022), and Empress Joséphine in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon (2023). In March 2024, she took on a role in the Netflix adaptation of The Night Always Comes. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/vanessa__kirby/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She auditioned for drama school post high school graduation. | |
| 2. Vanessa took a gap year to travel and worked in an AIDS hospice in South Africa. | |
| 3. She faced frequent bullying during her school years. | |
| 4. Her stage portrayal of Princess Margaret in The Crown in 2016 received widespread acclaim. | |
| 5. Kirby played a significant role in the film Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw in 2019. | |
| 6. She co-founded Aluna Entertainment with her sister Juliet. |