Biography
Who is Rose Leslie?
Early life and background
Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Rose Leslie spent her first decade living at Lickleyhead Castle. This 15th-century estate served as her family home. Her father, Sebastian Arbuthnot-Leslie, holds the title of Chieftain of the Aberdeenshire branch of Clan Leslie. Her mother, Candida Weld, is associated with Clan Fraser of Lovat. She has four siblings, consisting of two brothers and two sisters. The family later moved to another historic property, Wardhill Castle in Old Rayne.
Acting career beginnings
Her professional career started in 2007 with narration work for a BBC Radio documentary series. Her first major screen appearance followed in 2009 with the television film New Town. This role earned her a Scottish BAFTA for Best Acting Performance in the New Talent category. The next year, she performed the lead role of Mary in a production of Bedlam at the Globe Theatre in London.
Television and film roles
In 2012, she joined the popular HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. She portrayed the wildling character Ygritte for three seasons, appearing in seasons two, three, and four. During her time on that show, she balanced other projects, including the 2012 drama film Now Is Good and episodes of television series such as Vera, Utopia, and Blandings. She also appeared in the 2014 mini-series The Great Fire and the horror movie Honeymoon.
Personal life and interests
Rose Leslie married actor Kit Harington in 2018. The couple met while working together on Game of Thrones. They share two children, having welcomed a son in 2021 and a daughter in 2023. She previously lived in Battersea, London, before relocating to the north of the city.
Birthday and age
Rose Leslie was born on February 9, 1987, which makes Rose 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Rose shares the date with 40 other famous people.
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