Biography
Who is Eva Green?
Early life
Eva Green was born in Paris, France, on July 6, 1980. She grew up alongside her fraternal twin sister, Joy, arriving two minutes before her. Her mother is the French actress and author Marlène Jobert, while her father is Walter Green, a Swedish dental surgeon who occasionally acted in his youth. Through her mother, she descends from Algerian-Jewish roots. Her family also includes well-known figures such as her great-grandfather Paul Le Flem, a French composer, and her maternal aunt Marika Green.
Career beginnings
Eva made her professional stage debut in 2001 in Esther Villar's play Jalousie en trois fax at the Théâtre de Paris, earning a Molière Award nomination. She also appeared in Turcaret in 2002. In 2003, she made her film breakthrough in Bernardo Bertolucci's erotic drama The Dreamers. Despite warnings from her agent and parents about potential controversy, she took the role of Isabelle under Bertolucci's guidance. Critics praised her performance for combining innocence with eroticism.
Major film roles
In 2006, Eva achieved international prominence by playing Bond girl Vesper Lynd in the James Bond film Casino Royale. Initially turning down the role, she reconsidered after reading the script and discovering greater depth in the character. Her performance received critical acclaim, earning her a BAFTA Rising Star Award and an Empire Award. She subsequently starred in various independent projects, such as the sci-fi thriller Franklyn in 2008 and the psychological drama Cracks in 2009, where she played a diving instructor.
Television work
On television, Eva starred as Morgan Pendragon in the Starz historical fantasy series Camelot in 2011. She gained further television acclaim for her portrayal of Vanessa Ives in the Showtime horror drama series Penny Dreadful from 2014 to 2016. Her performance in the series earned her a nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series at the Golden Globe Awards. Outside of her acting projects, she has collaborated with several luxury brands and served as an ambassador for Bulgari and Roger Vivier.
Birthday and age
Eva Green was born on July 6, 1980, which makes Eva 46 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Eva shares the date with 42 other famous people.
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