Carey Mulligan

Born:May 28, 1985

Place of Birth:Westminster, London, England, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Carey Hannah Mulligan, born on May 28, 1985, in England, is a talented actress who has garnered critical acclaim and numerous award nominations throughout her career. Known for her exceptional performances on both stage and screen, Mulligan's versatility and depth as an actress have solidified her as one of the industry's most respected talents.

Mulligan's journey in the world of acting began on the stage, where she made her professional debut in Kevin Elyot's play "Forty Winks" at the Royal Court Theatre in 2004. She quickly transitioned to the big screen, showcasing her acting prowess in Joe Wright's "Pride & Prejudice" (2005) and capturing the attention of audiences and critics alike with her captivating presence.

With a string of diverse roles in both film and television, Mulligan continued to impress with her performances in projects such as "An Education" (2009), which marked a breakthrough role for her and earned her a BAFTA Award for Best Actress. Her portrayal of a 1960s schoolgirl in the coming-of-age film showcased her ability to embody complex characters with depth and nuance.

Mulligan's career continued to soar with roles in acclaimed films such as "Drive" (2011), "Shame" (2011), "Inside Llewyn Davis" (2013), and "Far from the Madding Crowd" (2015), further solidifying her reputation as a versatile and talented actress. Her performances in these films demonstrated her range as an actress, tackling roles across various genres with grace and skill.

In addition to her film work, Mulligan also made a mark on Broadway with her performance in the revival of Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull" in 2008, showcasing her talent on the stage as well. Her Broadway debut was met with critical acclaim, further highlighting her ability to excel in different mediums of performance.

Mulligan's dedication to her craft and her ability to bring depth and authenticity to her characters have earned her multiple award nominations, including three Academy Award nominations, four Golden Globe Award nominations, and a Tony Award nomination. Her commitment to her roles and her willingness to take on challenging and diverse projects have cemented her status as a respected and admired actress in the industry.

With a career that spans both stage and screen, Carey Mulligan continues to captivate audiences with her compelling performances and her ability to bring complex characters to life with depth and authenticity. Her talent, versatility, and dedication to her craft have established her as a powerhouse in the world of acting, with a body of work that showcases her as one of the most talented and versatile performers of her generation.

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Filmography

Acting

Pride & Prejudice

Catherine "Kitty" Bennet

2005

A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters, but if he dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met, so the family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages.

The Ballad of Wallis Island

Nell Mortimer

2025

Eccentric lottery winner Charles lives alone on a remote island but dreams of hiring his favourite musician, Herb McGwyer, to play an exclusive, private gig. Unbeknownst to Herb, Charles has also hired Herb’s ex-bandmate and ex-girlfriend, Nell, with her new husband in tow, to perform the old favourites. As tempers flare and old tensions resurface, the stormy weather traps them all on the island and Charles desperately looks for a way to salvage his dream gig.

Drive

Irene

2011

Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene's husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver's help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery.

Saltburn

Poor Dear Pamela

2023

Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton, who invites him to Saltburn, his eccentric family's sprawling estate, for a summer never to be forgotten.

The Great Gatsby

Daisy Buchanan

2013

An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await.

Spaceman

Lenka Procházková

2024

Six months into a solo mission, a lonely astronaut confronts the cracks in his marriage with help from a mysterious creature he discovers on his ship.

Brothers

Cassie Willis

2009

When his helicopter goes down during his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan, Marine Sam Cahill is presumed dead. Back home, brother Tommy steps in to look over Sam’s wife, Grace, and two children. Sam’s surprise homecoming triggers domestic mayhem.

Shame

Sissy

2011

Brandon, a thirty-something man living in New York, eludes intimacy with women but feeds his deepest desires with a compulsive addiction to sex. When his younger sister temporarily moves into his apartment, stirring up bitter memories of their shared painful past, Brandon's life, like his fragile mind, gets out of control.

Public Enemies

Carol Slayman

2009

Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downtrodden public, but he's also a thorn in the side of J. Edgar Hoover and the fledgling FBI. Desperate to capture the elusive outlaw, Hoover makes Dillinger his first Public Enemy Number One and assigns his top agent, Melvin Purvis, the task of bringing him in dead or alive.

Promising Young Woman

Cassandra

2020

A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.

Maestro

Felicia Montealegre

2023

A towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. A love letter to life and art, Maestro at its core is an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love.

She Said

Megan Twohey

2022

New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor break one of the most important stories in a generation — a story that helped launch the #MeToo movement and shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood.

Never Let Me Go

Kathy H.

2010

As children, Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy spend their childhood at an idyllic and secluded English boarding school. As they grow into adults, they must come to terms with the complexity and strength of their love for one another while also preparing for the haunting reality awaiting them.

An Education

Jenny Mellor

2009

Despite her sheltered upbringing, Jenny is a teen with a bright future; she's smart, pretty, and has aspirations of attending Oxford University. When David, a charming but much older suitor, motors into her life in a shiny automobile, Jenny gets a taste of adult life that she won't soon forget.

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

Winnie Gekko

2010

As the global economy teeters on the brink of disaster, a young Wall Street trader partners with disgraced former Wall Street corporate raider Gordon Gekko on a two tiered mission: To alert the financial community to the coming doom, and to find out who was responsible for the death of the young trader's mentor.

Wildlife

Jeanette Brinson

2018

14-year-old Joe is the only child of Jeanette and Jerry — a housewife and a golf pro — in a small town in 1960s Montana. Nearby, an uncontrolled forest fire rages close to the Canadian border, and when Jerry loses his job (and his sense of purpose) he decides to join the cause of fighting the fire, leaving his wife and son to fend for themselves.

The Dig

Edith Pretty

2021

As WWII looms, a wealthy widow hires an amateur archaeologist to excavate the burial mounds on her estate. When they make a historic discovery, the echoes of Britain's past resonate in the face of its uncertain future‎.

Suffragette

Maud Watts

2015

Based on true events about the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State.

Mudbound

Laura McAllan

2017

In the post–World War II South, two families are pitted against a barbaric social hierarchy and an unrelenting landscape as they simultaneously fight the battle at home and the battle abroad.

Far from the Madding Crowd

Bathsheba Everdene

2015

In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a hardworking young sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor.

Northanger Abbey

Isabella Thorpe

2007

A young woman's penchant for sensational Gothic novels leads to misunderstandings in the matters of the heart.

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The Ballad of Wallis Island

Executive Producer

2025

Promising Young Woman

Executive Producer

2020

A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.