Andrea Riseborough

Andrea Louise Riseborough is an English actress known for her versatile performances in film and television. She began her career with a small part in the film Venus (2006) and later gained recognition for her roles in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008), Never Let Me Go, Brighton Rock, Made in Dagenham (all 2010), and W.E. (2011). Riseborough's impressive filmography also includes Shadow Dancer, Disconnect (both 2012), Welcome to the Punch, Oblivion (both 2013), Birdman (2014), Nocturnal Animals (2016), Battle of the Sexes, The Death of Stalin (both 2017), Mandy, Nancy (both 2018), The Grudge, and Possessor (both 2020). In addition to her film work, Riseborough has received acclaim for her performances in television projects such as The Devil's Whore (2008), National Treasure (2016), and The Witness for the Prosecution (2016). She received a BAFTA nomination for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in the television film The Long Walk to Finchley (2008). Riseborough's compelling performance as a recovering addict in the drama To Leslie (2022) earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.