Eva Green
Movie Actress
Eva Gaëlle Green is a French actress and model. The daughter of actress Marlène Jobert, she began her career in theatre before making her film debut in Bernardo Bertolucci's The Dreamers.
About
Eva Green was born on July 6th, 1980 in Paris, France. She is the daughter of French actress Marlène Jobert and Swedish dentist Walter Green. She was raised bilingual in both English and French, with her mother being a French native and her father having a Swedish ancestry.
Green attended the American School of Paris for her secondary education and later moved to England to attend Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. After graduating, she returned to France to pursue an acting career. In 2001, she made her first appearance in Bernardo Bertolucci's film "The Dreamers". Her breakthrough role came in 2006 when she starred in the Tim Burton fantasy-adventure film "Casino Royale" alongside Daniel Craig as James Bond.
Green has since appeared in numerous other films such as “300: Rise of an Empire” (2014) and “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” (2016). She has acted on stage as well, performing in productions of Shakespeare's plays at the Theatre Royal Haymarket and The Old Vic theatres. She made an impressive Broadway debut starring opposite Ewan McGregor in a production of Tennessee Williams' "The Deep Blue Sea".
In addition to acting, Green is also a model who has graced the covers of several magazines including Madame Figaro, Elle France and L'Officiel, among others. She continues to be one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses today.
Life Timeline
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1980</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Eva Green is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On July 5, 1980, Eva Green was born in Paris, France.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1998</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Makes Film Debut</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Eva makes her film debut in the French drama The Dreamers.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2006</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Breakthrough Role in Casino Royale</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Eva stars alongside Daniel Craig in the James Bond movie Casino Royale.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2008</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Wins BAFTA Rising Star Award</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Eva wins the BAFTA Rising Star Award for her role in Casino Royale.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2012</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Starring Role in 300: Rise of an Empire</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Eva stars in the sequel to 300 as Queen Gorgo of Sparta.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2019</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Lead Role in Dumbo</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Eva stars as Colette Marchant opposite Colin Farrell and Danny DeVito in Disney's live action remake of Dumbo.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Leading Role in Proxima</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Eva plays Sarah, a female astronaut preparing for a yearlong space mission, in the French drama Proxima.</p></div>
Why We Love Them
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> She Has a Versatile Acting Range</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Eva Green has proven to be an extremely versatile actress. She can play a range of characters: from the mysterious and seductive Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale, to the evil witch Serafina Pekkala in The Golden Compass, Eva Green can bring any character to life.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> She's Fearless on Screen</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Eva Green is not afraid to take risks on screen. Whether it's her portrayal of the powerful witch in The Golden Compass or her daringly sexy performance in 300: Rise of an Empire, Eva Green is fearless and willing to go the extra mile for her roles.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> Her Style Is Iconic</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Eva Green is a style icon. Her wardrobe choices are always on point and she often takes risks that pay off. From her bold jumpsuits to her classic evening gowns, Eva Green knows how to make a fashion statement without going over the top.</p></div>
Interesting Facts
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> Born in Paris</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Eva Green was born in Paris, France on July 6, 1980 to a Swedish mother and French father.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Attended Drama School</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Eva Green attended the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London for three years and graduated in 2002.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> First Bond Girl</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Eva Green was the first female lead in a James Bond film, appearing as Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale (2006).</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Directorial Debut</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Eva Green made her directorial debut in 2016 with a short film called 'The Story of a Sister' which she also wrote and starred in.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">5.</span> Loves Reading and Writing</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Eva Green is an avid reader and writer, often taking her books with her on set. She is also passionate about art and music.</p></div>
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