Rachel Weisz British Actress Born 1970 in Westminster
Rachel Weisz · television actor and film actor · British
Known for
Biography
Rachel Weisz, born 7 March 1970 in Westminster, is a British actress. She is currently 56 years old. She is known for 360 (2011) and The Brothers Bloom (2008).
She appears in Death Machine (1994), the earliest title among her listed credits. She has 48 films and 2 TV series on record from 1994 to 2026. Roles on record include Dr. Marta Shearing in The Bourne Legacy (2012), Iron Maiden in Black Widow (2021) and Wicked Witch of the East in Oz the Great and Powerful (2013). Vladimir (2026) is the newest entry in her credits.
The records list 9 awards won and 15 nominations for her. She won Theatre World Award in 2002, the earliest award on record. The most recent win on record is BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2019 for The Favourite.
Filmography
50 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026– | Vladimir | TV series | |
| 2023– | Dead Ringers | TV series | |
| 2021 | Black Widow | Iron Maiden | Film |
| 2018 | The Favourite | Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough | Film |
| 2018 | The Mercy | Film | |
| 2017 | Disobedience | Film | |
| 2017 | My Cousin Rachel | Film | |
| 2016 | Complete Unknown | Film | |
| 2016 | Denial | Deborah Lipstadt | Film |
| 2016 | The Light Between Oceans | Film | |
| 2015 | The Lobster | Short Sighted Woman | Film |
| 2015 | Youth | Film | |
| 2013 | Oz the Great and Powerful | Wicked Witch of the East | Film |
| 2012 | The Bourne Legacy | Dr. Marta Shearing | Film |
| 2011 | 360 | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Dream House | Film | |
| 2011 | Page Eight | Film | |
| 2011 | The Deep Blue Sea | Film | |
| 2010 | The Whistleblower | Film | |
| 2009 | Agora | Hypatia | Film |
| 2009 | The Lovely Bones | Film | |
| 2008 | Definitely, Maybe | Film | |
| 2008 | The Brothers Bloom | Film | |
| 2007 | Fred Claus | Film | |
| 2007 | My Blueberry Nights | Film | |
| 2006 | Eragon | Saphira | Film |
| 2006 | The Fountain | Film | |
| 2005 | Constantine | Film | |
| 2005 | The Constant Gardener | Film | |
| 2004 | Envy | Film | |
| 2003 | Confidence | Film | |
| 2003 | Runaway Jury | Marlee | Film |
| 2003 | The Shape of Things | Film | |
| 2002 | About a Boy | Film | |
| 2001 | Enemy at the Gates | Tania Chernova | Film |
| 2001 | The Mummy Returns | Evelyn O'Connell | Film |
| 2000 | Beautiful Creatures | Film | |
| 1999 | Sunshine | Greta, Greta Sors | Film |
| 1999 | The Mummy | Evelyn O'Connell | Film |
| 1999 | Tube Tales | Film | |
| 1998 | I Want You | Film | |
| 1998 | My Summer with Des | Film | |
| 1998 | The Land Girls | Film | |
| 1997 | Bent | Prostitute | Film |
| 1997 | Going All the Way | Film | |
| 1997 | Swept from the Sea | Film | |
| 1996 | Chain Reaction | Film | |
| 1996 | Stealing Beauty | Film | |
| 1994 | Death Machine | Film | |
| 1994 | White Goods | Film |
Awards and nominations
9 won, 15 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | The Favourite | Won |
| 2012 | New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress | The Deep Blue Sea | Won |
| 2010 | Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress | Won | |
| 2006 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | The Constant Gardener | Won |
| 2006 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | The Constant Gardener | Won |
| 2005 | British Independent Film Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film | The Constant Gardener | Won |
| 2005 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | The Constant Gardener | Won |
| 2002 | Theatre World Award | Won | |
| Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress | Won | ||
| 2019 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | The Favourite | Nominated |
| 2019 | European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film | The Favourite | Nominated |
| 2015 | European Film Award for Best Actress | Youth | Nominated |
| 2012 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | The Deep Blue Sea | Nominated |
| 2011 | Satellite Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | Page Eight | Nominated |
| 2010 | Goya Award for Best Actress | Agora | Nominated |
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| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | The Constant Gardener | Nominated |
| 2006 | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | The Constant Gardener | Nominated |
| 2006 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | The Constant Gardener | Nominated |
| 2005 | British Independent Film Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film | The Constant Gardener | Nominated |
| 2005 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress | The Constant Gardener | Nominated |
| 2005 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | The Constant Gardener | Nominated |
| 2001 | Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actress | Enemy at the Gates | Nominated |
| 2000 | Genie Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Sunshine | Nominated |
Personal life
She has been married to Daniel Craig since 2011. She has 2 children on record. Education on record includes Trinity Hall, St Paul's Girls' School and North London Collegiate School.
Rachel Weisz Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old is Rachel Weisz?
Rachel Weisz is 56 years old, born on 7 March 1970 in Westminster.
What is Rachel Weisz known for?
Rachel Weisz is known for 360 (2011) and The Brothers Bloom (2008).
What is Rachel Weisz’s nationality?
Rachel Weisz is British, born in Westminster.
Who is Rachel Weisz married to?
Rachel Weisz is married to Daniel Craig; they married in 2011.
Has Rachel Weisz won any awards?
Yes. 9 awards are on record, including BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (2019) for The Favourite.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q134077), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Montclair Film · CC BY 2.0
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