Keeley Hawes
Keeley Hawes stands as a defining figure among British Actors of the Generation X.
Keeley Hawes (born 10 February 1976) is an English actress, born in London and educated at the Sylvia Young Theatre School. She began her career in a number of literary adaptations, including Our Mutual Friend (1998), Wives and Daughters (1999), Tipping the Velvet (2002), and The Canterbury Tales (2003). She portrayed Zoe Reynolds in the BBC espionage drama series Spooks from 2002 to 2004, followed by her co-lead performance as Alex Drake in Ashes to Ashes (2008–2010), for which she won a Glamou
"Her role as DI Lindsay Denton in "Line of Duty" (2014-2016) garnered widespread critical acclaim and a BAFTA nomination." — About Keeley Hawes
| Metric | Keeley Hawes | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 50 | 53 | -3 yrs |
| Career length | 32 yrs | ~35 yrs | -3 yrs |
| Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Keeley Hawes
Did you know that Keeley Hawes was initially reluctant to take on the role of Zoe Reynolds in "Spooks" because she didn't want to move back to London?
- She voiced the iconic video game character Lara Croft in three Tomb Raider games (2006-2014).
- Appointed an OBE in the 2020 New Year Honours for her outstanding services to drama.
- She attended the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School alongside Spice Girl Emma Bunton.
- Married her "Spooks" co-star Matthew Macfadyen in 2004, just three years after meeting on set.
- Before acting, she briefly pursued a modeling career and featured in music videos for The Lightning Seeds.
Her role as DI Lindsay Denton in "Line of Duty" (2014-2016) garnered widespread critical acclaim and a BAFTA nomination. She further solidified her status with her compelling portrayal of Julia Montague in the hit BBC series "Bodyguard" (2018), earning another BAFTA nomination for her captivating performance.
Keeley Hawes has established herself as one of Britain's most versatile and respected actresses, consistently delivering nuanced performances in critically acclaimed dramas and portraying strong, complex female characters.