Andrea Riseborough

Andrea Riseborough is an English actress recognized for her versatility and commitment to character-driven roles across film, television, and theater. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Riseborough began her career on stage, earning the Ian Charleson Award for her performances in "Miss Julie" and "Measure for Measure." She also appeared in stage productions such as "The Pain & The Itch" and "Ivanov."

Riseborough's breakout screen role was as a young Margaret Thatcher in the BBC film "The Long Walk to Finchley," which earned her a BAFTA nomination. She gained further recognition for her work in the Channel 4 miniseries "The Devil's Whore" and "National Treasure," as well as the BBC One miniseries "The Witness for the Prosecution." In film, Riseborough co-starred in Alejandro G. Iñárritu's "Birdman," which won Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and was part of the cast awarded the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast. Her filmography includes "Oblivion," "Nocturnal Animals," and "Shadow Dancer," reflecting her ability to navigate science fiction, thriller, and drama genres.

Riseborough has portrayed several real-life figures, including Marilyn Barnett in "Battle of the Sexes," Svetlana in Armando Iannucci's "The Death of Stalin," and Judy Schneider in "Waco." She appeared in the "Black Mirror" episode "Crocodile" and in "Mandy." She was also cast in the Paramount+ limited series '9/12,' where she will portray Molly, the wife of a 9/11 first responder. Her work often explores morally complex and psychologically demanding characters, attracting collaborations with auteur filmmakers.

Her performance in "To Leslie," a film about an alcoholic single mother, received critical acclaim and led to an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. The film's campaign and subsequent recognition prompted industry discussions about opportunity and equity in Hollywood, a conversation Riseborough has addressed publicly.

Riseborough has continued to work across genres and mediums. She portrayed Vogue editor Audrey Withers in the biographical war drama "Lee" and appeared in the HBO miniseries "The Regime," earning a nomination at the Gotham TV Awards for Outstanding Performance in a Limited Series. She also returned to the stage in "Mary Page Marlowe" at the Old Vic. Riseborough's career encompasses classical theater, prestige television, and independent film, establishing her as a prominent figure in contemporary acting.