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Olivia Colman was born in Norwich, United Kingdom on January 30, 1974. Public records list Olivia Colman as a comedian, stage actor and film actor. The age as of 2026 is 52. Schooling on record includes Norwich High School for Girls and Homerton College. Listed accolades include Volpi Cup for Best Actress (2018), Academy Award for Best Actress (2019), BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (2019) and 5 more.
My Take
Olivia Colman proves my pet theory that comedy is the hardest training ground and the best one. She spent years in British comedy before the world caught up, and when it did, with the 2018 Volpi Cup and then the 2019 Academy Award for The Favourite, she accepted it all with a disarming, giggly bewilderment I find genuinely moving. From a queen in The Crown to the barbed godmother in Fleabag, she layers cruelty, warmth, and absurdity into a single glance. No working actor toggles between hilarious and devastating with less visible effort. She is, for my money, the finest argument for the late bloomer.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Olivia Colman
- Name (Japanese)
- オリヴィア・コールマン
- Reading
- おりゔぃあ・こーるまん
- Born
- January 30, 1974 (age 52)
- Origin
- Norwich, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / comedian / stage actor / film actor / philanthropist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
2. Background
- High school
- Norwich High School for Girls
- University
- Homerton College
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Volpi Cup for Best Actress
- 2019 Academy Award for Best Actress
- 2019 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
- 2019 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 2019 European Film Award for Best Actress
- 2020 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Chortle Awards
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Favourite |
| Notable work | The Crown |
| Notable work | Fleabag |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Olivia Colman born?
Born January 30, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Olivia Colman from?
Olivia Colman is from Norwich, United Kingdom.
What does Olivia Colman do?
Olivia Colman works as actor, comedian, stage actor, film actor, philanthropist.
What is Olivia Colman known for?
Notable works include The Favourite, The Crown, Fleabag.
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