Ruth Negga

Ruth Negga's portfolio of work spans a range of genres and platforms, including film, television, and theatre. She has displayed her versatility and talent in films such as "Isolation," "Breakfast on Pluto," "Warcraft," "Ad Astra," and "Good Grief." Her performance in the 2016 film "Loving" garnered her multiple accolades, including nominations for the Academy Award, Critics' Choice, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. She carried this momentum into 2021 with her role in "Passing," earning nominations for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture.

On television, Negga made a name for herself with roles in the AMC series "Preacher," the BBC mini-series "Criminal Justice," the RTÉ crime drama "Love/Hate," the E4 science fiction comedy series "Misfits," and the ABC superhero series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.". Her portrayal of an emotionally unsatisfied wife in the Apple TV+ legal thriller series "Presumed Innocent" was also highly acclaimed, earning her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.

In the realm of theatre, Negga made her Broadway debut in 2022 playing Lady Macbeth in "Macbeth," a performance that earned her a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. This was not her first recognition in theatre, as she was previously nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Newcomer in a Play for "Duck." In recognition of her contributions to the film industry, Negga was ranked number 10 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors in 2020 and chosen as the Irish Shooting Star for the 2006 Berlin Film Festival.