Full Name: Keira Christina Knightley
Date of Birth: March 26, 1985
Place of Birth: Teddington, London, England
Occupation: Actress
Nationality: British
Height:
5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Family
Parents: Father, Will Knightley, is a theatre and television actor,
and her mother, Sharman Macdonald, is a playwright and former actress.
Siblings: Keira has an older brother, Caleb Knightley.
Spouse:
She is married to musician James Righton, whom she wed in 2013.
Children: The couple has two daughters, Edie (born in 2015) and Delilah (born in 2019).
Keira attended Teddington School and later Esher College, where she studied for her A-Levels before focusing
fully on her acting career.
Career
Keira Knightley began acting at an early age, landing her first role in A Village Affair in
1994. She gained international recognition with her role as Elizabeth Swann in
Pirates of the Caribbean (2003) and continued with the franchise. Other notable
roles include Pride & Prejudice (2005), which earned her an Academy Award
nomination, Atonement (2007), Anna Karenina (2012), and The Imitation Game
(2014).
She has also appeared in various stage
productions and independent films, showing her range as an actress.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Keira Knightley's net worth is estimated to be around $80 million, largely accumulated from her successful film career and endorsement deals.
Keira continues to work in film and television,
known for her advocacy of women's rights and involvement in humanitarian causes.
