Keira Knightley

Keira Christina Knightley was born in Teddington (Middlesex County, England), March 26, 1985 as a result of a bet, which concluded among themselves its future parents - well-known British actor Will Knightley and Sharman MacDonald. The essence of the betting was as follows: if the Sherman, at that time who left a career artist and decides to do drama, will sell his first play, the family Knightley will have another child. By the time the pair had already had a son, Kaleb, born in 1979. Sherman won the bet. As a result of British literature in the face of Sharman MacDonald has acquired another good playwright, Will Knightley - a very pretty daughter, and world cinema - a new star, Kira Knightley.

Closely followed the careers of their parents' little girl, already at the age of three years' required 'by parents to provide her own agent. Parents signed a contract with her daughter, promising her to hire an agent in that case, if it can learn from the excellent. His part of the contract Kira kept her, as though her parents. His agent appeared at Kira's already in the age of six. For Keyru, which grew from a small defect in development - dyslexia (when people can not pronounce the long words), it was a great gift.

. Initially, its main goal has remained diligent in school, but little by little progress on the actor's career began to become reality
. Hard work by Kira on the development of their artistic skills soon began to bear fruit. By the age of 11 her resume was replenished participation in the European mini-teleserilah and local shows, . as well as in several television movies: 'Village case' (1994), . 'White lie' (1995), . 'Treasure Seekers' (1996) and 'Coming Home' (1998).,

. It is difficult to say how there arose career Keira Knightley on, if not for her striking resemblance to Natalie Portman, who plays Queen Amidala in the film 'Star Wars: Episode I
. The Phantom Menace '(1999). It is similar in appearance (there was talk that the makeup Kira Knightley and Natalie Portman could not tell anyone) was for the young actress lucky ticket in a great movie. George Lucas invited her to the role of the double Queen - Sabe. Moreover, on-set Kira sometimes had to replace itself Portman. After the movie, this fact was noticed only by experienced specialists, others are confident that both roles - and Amidala, and Sabe - played by Natalie Portman. The best advertising for such a young actress it was difficult to imagine. This small but memorable role as attracted to her attention in Britain, and in the States - Keira Knightley has the role of Rose Fleming in the TV miniseries "Oliver Twist".

After "Star Wars" and "Oliver Twist, things got even better. In 2001, Knightley starred in the successful British thriller 'The Pit', where the actress first, and on his own statement 'happy', exposed. Soon she trusted and leading role in the series 'The daughter of Robin Hood: Princess of Thieves' (2001), . and in 2002 the actress spent three months in Slovakia, . shooting in "Doctor Zhivago", . which Cyrus performed the role of Lara - heroine, . which in 1965 played Julie Christie in the popular film version of the novel,
. All this happened when Cyrus was not yet eighteen.

But the real breakthrough in the film became a big project of 2002 "Bend It Like Beckham". The film has gained immense popularity in Britain, and its success can even compare with those of in his time made comedy "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". Coming out of the discharge "underground" films, he began to gain fans and increase the fees in U.S. Cinemas in no small measure due to the excellent game Knightley.

. In addition to filming a movie, with Kira had other plans, in particular, she was going to go back to college and finally finish my studies
. However, the actress is completely occupied by the shooting and did not suggest where exactly accomplished her return to college: "I left school to concentrate on filming the movie" Cleansing ", having studied only three months in college. Then he immediately started to participate in the "Doctor Zhivago", and then I had absolutely nothing on it became time to stay, so I was not able to come back. "- Recalls the actress.

. After a few bit parts in stealth scenes, Kira gets role in the first part of the popular fantasy trilogy 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' (2003)
. Resounding success in global film distribution, . as the first part of the trilogy, . and two subsequent: 'Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest' (2006) and 'Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End' (2007), . overnight raises young actress to the top of Hollywood Olympus.,

. Let's try to trace the "Star Trek" Kira with her own words:

. "At school I was a swot
. It was sort of an excellent student, the foremost of our class. I have always been first raised his hand. My homework was done always on time. I never had to stay after school. Now I'm ashamed to even talk about it, because this pattern of behavior is so boring! But then I focused on success in school and was very afraid that I may get something does not turn out. So me acting was for me a kind of salvation from possible failures in school. If the school went something wrong, I could always say: "But I can do it!" But now, when I finished school, I was nowhere to retreat. That is, if I have something not work in film, there is no replacement for me not to stay, and it scares me. Now that I have achieved such heights in his career, I'm still surprised how quickly it came to me. Role in "Pirates of the Caribbean" I got too much as all that easy. I phoned my agent and asked: "Would you like to play in this movie?" I replied: "Of course!".

Pirates of the Caribbean "became for me an unforgettable experience. Johnny Depp is simply amazing! He's a great guy and a phenomenally talented actor. The entire film crew was at both the selection is good, and we had a great time during the entire period of filming. "

. Despite his young age, the actress has already written to your account and a nomination for the most prestigious American movie award - 'Oscar' for his role in the film 'Pride and Prejudice' (2005).

. Filmography:

. 1994 Village deal
. 1995 white lie
. 1996 Treasure Seekers (TV)
. 1998 Homecoming (TV)
. 1999 Oliver Twist (TV series)
. 1999 Star Wars
. Episode I. Phantom Menace
. 2001 Yama, Princess of thieves
. 2001 Deflation
. 2002 Doctor Zhivago (TV series)
. 2002 New Year's Eve
. 2002 Pure
. 2002 Thunder in the pants
. 2002 Bend It Like Beckham
. 2002 Change of seasons
. 2003 Love Actually
. 2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
. 2004 King Arthur
. 2005 Dominoes
. 2005 Pride and Prejudice
. 2005 Jacket
. 2005 Stories of Lost Souls
. 2006 Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest
. 2007 Atonement
. 2007 Silk
. 2007 Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End
. 2008 Forbidden Love
. 2008 Duchess

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