How old is Andrea Riseborough?

Andrea Riseborough is 44 years old (born November 20, 1981).

Is Andrea Riseborough still alive?

Yes, Andrea Riseborough is still alive as of 2026, aged 44.

What is Andrea Riseborough's real name?

Andrea Riseborough's full birth name is A. Riseborough.

Where is Andrea Riseborough from?

Andrea Riseborough is from Whitley Bay, Northumberland, UK, United Kingdom.

What generation is Andrea Riseborough?

Andrea Riseborough is a Millennial, born in 1981.

Andrea Riseborough

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Andrea Riseborough is one of the most recognized British Actors of the Millennial generation.

Andrea Louise Riseborough (born 20 November 1981) is an English actress. She made her film debut with a small part in Venus (2006), and has since appeared in more prominent roles in Brighton Rock (2010), W.E. (2011), Shadow Dancer (2012), Oblivion (2013), Birdman (2014), Nocturnal Animals (2016), Battle of the Sexes, The Death of Stalin (both 2017), Mandy, Nancy (both 2018), The Grudge, and Possessor (both 2020). For playing an alcoholic in To Leslie (2022), she was nominated for the Academy Awa

"Her career reached a new peak with her Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in 'To Leslie' (2022)." — About Andrea Riseborough

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Born

Years in career26 years active

November 20th, 1981

Birthplace

Whitley Bay, Northumberland, UK

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United Kingdom

Generation

Millennial

Career

26 years

Region

Europe

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How Andrea Riseborough compares to other Actors

🎂Andrea Riseborough is 9 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	Andrea Riseborough	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	44	53	-9 yrs
Career length	26 yrs	~35 yrs	-9 yrs
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Facts about Andrea Riseborough

Did you know?

Did you know that Andrea Riseborough is a classically trained stage actress who won an Ian Charleson Award early in her career for her exceptional Shakespearean performances?

5 Lesser-known facts

She was a member of the Live Theatre youth theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne from a young age.
Andrea graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 2005, a year early due to her exceptional talent.
She won a prestigious Ian Charleson Award in 2006 for her stage performances in 'Measure for Measure' and 'Miss Julie'.
She co-founded the production company 'Mother Tongues Films' with her partner, Karim Saleh, to develop unique stories.
For her role in the film 'Nancy' (2018), she learned to play the guitar to authentically portray her character.

Career highlight

Her career reached a new peak with her Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in 'To Leslie' (2022). This recognition was notable for being a grassroots campaign, highlighting her compelling and raw portrayal of an alcoholic single mother.

Legacy

Riseborough's legacy is defined by her chameleonic ability to inhabit complex, often challenging characters with profound authenticity, making her one of the most respected transformative actresses of her generation.