Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan, born on May 28, 1985, in Westminster, London, England, is a highly acclaimed English actress known for her versatile performances across various mediums. She has garnered numerous accolades throughout her career, including a British Academy Film Award and nominations for multiple Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.


Mulligan began her acting journey on stage, making her professional debut in Kevin Elyot's play "Forty Winks" at the Royal Court Theatre in 2004. She then transitioned to the silver screen with a supporting role in Joe Wright's romantic drama "Pride & Prejudice" in 2005, marking her film debut. Following this, Mulligan showcased her acting prowess in television productions such as the drama series "Bleak House" (2005), the television film "Northanger Abbey" (2007), and a memorable guest appearance in the "Doctor Who" episode "Blink" (2007). Her Broadway debut came in the revival of Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull" in 2008.


However, Mulligan's breakthrough came with her role as a 1960s schoolgirl in the coming-of-age film "An Education" (2009). Her captivating performance earned her the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and garnered her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.


Continuing to impress audiences and critics alike, Mulligan delivered compelling performances in a wide range of films, including "Never Let Me Go" (2010), "Drive" (2011), "Shame" (2011), "Inside Llewyn Davis" (2013), "Far from the Madding Crowd" (2015), "Suffragette" (2015), "Mudbound" (2017), "Wildlife" (2018), and "She Said" (2022). Her role in the period drama "The Great Gatsby" (2013) became her highest-grossing release.


In addition to her film and television work, Mulligan showcased her talent on stage and received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the Broadway revival of David Hare's "Skylight" in 2015.
Outside of her acting career, Mulligan is actively involved in philanthropy, serving as an ambassador for organizations such as the Alzheimer's Society since 2012 and War Child since 2014.
In her personal life, Mulligan has been married to singer-songwriter Marcus Mumford since 2012, and they have three children together.


Carey Hannah Mulligan was born on May 28, 1985, in London, England, to Nano (née Booth) and Stephen Mulligan. Her father, of Irish descent, hails from Liverpool and worked as a hotel manager, while her mother, from Llandeilo, Wales, served as a university lecturer. Mulligan's parents met while working at a hotel in their twenties. In the TV series "My Grandparents' War" (2019), Mulligan delved into her maternal grandfather Denzil Booth's experiences as a naval radar artillery officer during World War II, serving on HMS Indefatigable during the Battle of Okinawa and sailing into Tokyo Bay at the war's end.


At the age of three, Mulligan's family moved to West Germany due to her father's job, where she attended the International School of Düsseldorf with her brother. Upon returning to the UK when she was eight, Mulligan continued her education, ultimately attending Woldingham School, an independent institution in Surrey. It was during her time at Woldingham that Mulligan's interest in acting blossomed, sparked by watching her brother perform in a school production of "The King and I" when she was six. She eagerly joined the chorus during rehearsals, marking her initial foray into performance.


Throughout her teenage years, Mulligan remained deeply involved in theatre at Woldingham School, serving as the student head of the drama department. She participated in various plays and musicals, conducted workshops for younger students, and helped organize productions. At 16, a transformative experience watching Kenneth Branagh perform solidified Mulligan's desire to pursue acting professionally. She reached out to Branagh for advice, receiving encouragement that reinforced her passion for acting.


Despite her burgeoning aspirations, Mulligan faced resistance from her parents, who hoped she would follow her brother to university rather than pursue acting. Undeterred, Mulligan applied to London drama schools at 17, defying her parents' expectations. Although she wasn't initially accepted, her determination remained steadfast. A chance encounter with actor/screenwriter Julian Fellowes at Woldingham School led to an introduction that ultimately resulted in an audition for "Pride & Prejudice." Mulligan's persistence paid off when she landed the role of Kitty Bennet.


During her late teens and early twenties, Mulligan juggled acting roles with jobs as a pub barmaid and an errand-runner for Ealing Studios, demonstrating her commitment to her craft despite the challenges. Her unwavering dedication and talent would soon propel her to prominence in the world of film and theatre.


In 2004, Mulligan ventured onto the stage, marking her theatrical debut in the play "Forty Winks" at the Royal Court Theatre in London. Her transition to the big screen occurred the following year with her role as Kitty Bennet in Joe Wright's 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride & Prejudice," where she starred alongside Keira Knightley. Simultaneously, Mulligan made her television debut as orphan Ada Clare in the BAFTA award-winning BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens' "Bleak House."


The year 2007 proved to be prolific for Mulligan, with notable projects including "My Boy Jack," featuring Daniel Radcliffe, another Jane Austen adaptation, "Northanger Abbey," starring Felicity Jones, and her appearance in the Doctor Who episode "Blink," which earned her the Constellation Award for Best Female Performance in a Science Fiction Television Episode for 2007. Mulligan also graced the stage in an acclaimed revival of "The Seagull," portraying Nina alongside Kristin Scott Thomas and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Her performance garnered high praise, with The Guardian describing her as "quite extraordinarily radiant and frank." However, during the production, Mulligan faced a setback when she underwent an emergency appendectomy, forcing her to take a brief hiatus from performing.


In 2008, Mulligan made her debut on Broadway in the American transfer of "The Seagull," earning a nomination for a Drama Desk Award for her performance. Although she did not secure the award, her nomination underscored her growing recognition and talent within the industry.

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