Biography
Who is Alice Krige?
Early life and education
Alice Krige was born on June 28, 1954, in Upington, South Africa. Her mother, Patricia, worked as a psychology professor, and her father, Louis Krige, practiced as a physician. She grew up in a family with two brothers in Port Elizabeth, where she spent her early years. The household included academic and medical professionals, with one brother becoming a physician and the other a professor of surgery.
She initially attended Rhodes University in Grahamstown with the intention of pursuing a career as a clinical psychologist. However, after taking an acting class during her studies, she shifted her focus to the dramatic arts. Alice completed a Bachelor of Arts degree and a BA Honours degree in drama with distinction. Following her studies in South Africa, she moved to London to attend the Central School of Speech and Drama, graduating from the institution before launching her professional career.
Early career and stage work
Alice made her professional acting debut in the South African romantic drama film Vergeet My Nie in 1976. She later relocated to England in 1979 and soon made her British television debut in an episode of BBC2 Playhouse. The following year, she appeared in the American historical television film A Tale of Two Cities as Lucie Manette. Her major breakthrough came in 1981 when she starred as Sybil Gordon in the British historical film Chariots of Fire and as Eva Galli in the horror film Ghost Story.
Following her film successes, Alice joined the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company. During her time with the company, she performed in well-known stage productions including King Lear as Cordelia, The Tempest as Miranda, and The Taming of the Shrew as Bianca. Her stage credits also extended to West End theatre productions, where she received a Laurence Olivier Award for her performance in Arms and the Man. She continued to perform in London theatres, appearing in plays such as Venice Preserv'd and Toyer.
Film and television highlights
Throughout her extensive career, Alice has appeared in numerous international films and television projects. In 1985, she played Bathsheba in the epic film King David and later starred alongside Mickey Rourke in the black comedy film Barfly. She portrayed Mary Shelley in the period drama Haunted Summer and appeared in the Stephen King adaptation Sleepwalkers. Her television work during the 1980s and 1990s included miniseries such as Ellis Island and Dream West, as well as television films like Baja Oklahoma, where she portrayed country singer Patsy Cline.
In 1996, Alice took on one of her most famous roles as the Borg Queen in the science fiction film Star Trek: First Contact. Her performance in the film earned her a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. She reprised the role of the Borg Queen across various Star Trek projects, including Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Lower Decks, and Star Trek: Picard. Her later film appearances include roles in Silent Hill, Skin, Solomon Kane, Thor: The Dark World, and the Netflix romantic comedy A Christmas Prince alongside its two sequels.
Birthday and age
Alice Krige was born on June 28, 1954, which makes Alice 72 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Alice shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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