Eva Green
Born in Paris, France, Eva Green became one of Europe's most celebrated Actors during the Generation X era.
Eva Gaëlle Green (born July 6, 1980) is a French actress and model. She started her career in theatre before making her film debut in 2003 in Bernardo Bertolucci's controversial “The Dreamers.” She achieved international recognition when she appeared in Ridley Scott's “Kingdom of Heaven” (2005) and portrayed Vesper Lynd in the James Bond film “Casino Royale” (2006). That same year, Green was awarded the BAFTA Rising Star Award.
"Her portrayal of Vesper Lynd in the 2006 James Bond film "Casino Royale" is widely considered her breakout international role." — About Eva Green
| Metric | Eva Green | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 45 | 53 | -8 yrs |
| Career length | 27 yrs | ~35 yrs | -8 yrs |
| Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Eva Green
Did you know that Eva Green is actually a natural blonde and often wears dark wigs or dyes her hair for her signature gothic appearance in films?
- She was born two months premature, along with her identical twin sister, Joy.
- Green is naturally blonde and dyes her hair dark for most of her roles.
- She initially aspired to become a paleontologist before pursuing acting.
- She has a unique hobby of collecting taxidermy and preserved insects.
- Despite her intense screen presence, she admits to being very shy in real life.
Her portrayal of Vesper Lynd in the 2006 James Bond film "Casino Royale" is widely considered her breakout international role. She earned critical acclaim for bringing complexity and vulnerability to the iconic Bond girl, which led to her receiving the BAFTA Rising Star Award.
Eva Green is celebrated for her captivating screen presence and for consistently choosing dark, complex, and often ethereal roles, establishing her as a unique and magnetic force in contemporary cinema.
