Eva Green, born on July sixth, nineteen eighty, is a celebrated French actress, model, and composer, renowned for her captivating performances in both major studio and independent films. The daughter of actress Marlène Jobert, Green began her artistic journey in theatre before making a striking film debut in Bernardo Bertolucci's The Dreamers in two thousand three. Her portrayal of complex and often villainous characters has become a hallmark of her career.
In two thousand five, she took on the role of Sibylla, Queen of Jerusalem, in Ridley Scott's epic Kingdom of Heaven. The following year, she gained international fame as Vesper Lynd in the James Bond film Casino Royale, a performance that earned her the BAFTA Rising Star Award. Green's filmography includes a variety of independent projects such as Cracks in two thousand nine, Womb in two thousand ten, and Perfect Sense in two thousand eleven.
Her collaborations with director Tim Burton have further solidified her status in the industry, with notable roles in Dark Shadows in two thousand twelve, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children in two thousand sixteen, and Dumbo in two thousand nineteen. In the upcoming third season of Wednesday, she will portray Ophelia Frump. Green's performance as an astronaut mother in the drama Proxima in two thousand nineteen earned her a nomination for the César Award for Best Actress.
On television, Green has made significant contributions, starring as Morgan Pendragon in the historical fantasy series Camelot in two thousand eleven and as Vanessa Ives in the acclaimed horror drama Penny Dreadful from two thousand fourteen to two thousand sixteen, where she received a nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama at the seventy-third Golden Globe Awards. Beyond her acting career, she has also collaborated with luxury brands and served as an ambassador for Bulgari and Roger Vivier.