There are few industries as exciting as today’s television industry. New series are being created each year with wonderful performances, plotlines, and production value. While there have been many new stars emerging thanks to the popularity of television shows today, most successful productions depend on the skills of seasoned veterans. Such was the case with Broadchurch, a show which leaned on the talents of Olivia Colman to achieve such great success.
Colman is a highly decorated and extremely popular actor who has appeared in productions like Peep Show and The Iron Lady. She has several upcoming film projects, including Murder on the Orient Express and The Favourite. While she is famous for her incredible acting ability, many people do not know how interesting her background is. Here are five of the most interesting facts about the esteemed Olivia Colman.
5. She is highly versatile
Although she is perhaps best known for her critically acclaimed dramatic performances, Colman is an actor who can contribute to any genre. Naturally, she has established herself as an incredible dramatic artist with performances in productions likeThe Iron Lady. However, hilarious performances in Hot Fuzz and Peep Show revealed that she can make audiences laugh as well as cry and cheer.
4. She met future co-stars at college
While studying teaching at the University of Cambridge, Colman would form friendships with future collaborators. She auditioned for the famous comedy club Footlights and was accepted as a member. It was there that she met David Mitchell and Robert Webb, creators of The Mitchell and Webb Situation, a show in which Colman would later appear. While many people drift apart from college friends, Colman maintained a strong personal and professional relationship with hers.
3. She fell in love at college
Finding future co-stars at college is memorable enough, but Colman also formed the most important relationship of her life while at Cambridge. While studying at the school, she met her now husband Ed Sinclair. She has stated that it was love at first sight and that they knew they would end up together because they fell in love when they were both broke actors.
2. She has won many awards
It should come as no surprise to anyone who has seen Colman perform, but she has garnered an incredible array of major awards. Some of her most notable wins include three BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe, and three BIFA Awards. In addition, she has twice been nominated for an Emmy. While Colman would likely say that she is motivated more by her passion for acting than receiving awards, it is always good to recognize an individual with such incredible talent.
1. She does a great deal of charity work
Despite her accolades, popularity, and consistent success, Colman has stayed grounded and aware of the needs of others. Not only has she has used her status to help others, she has gone above and beyond what most would do in her place.
Some of the most notable examples of her generosity include presenting awards at the Mind Media Awards in support of more accurate and responsible portrayals of mental health in the media, representing Tender, a charity which helps inform youth about sexual abuse, and even doing radio shows in order to highlight the struggles of Afghan women.
Conclusion
Very few actors have the long list of awards and high profile awards that Olivia Colman has. She has seen tremendous success as both a comedic and dramatic actor. While she has a career that could easily inflate the ego, she has managed to stay thoughtful, generous, and compassionate for those in need. Stars like Colman who are devoted both to entertaining fans and helping those in need are exactly the type of celebrity the world needs more of.
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