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Hayley Atwell Biography

Birth Name:Hayley Elizabeth Atwell

Birth Place:London, England

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for her work in the play "A View from the Bridge․"
  • Graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2005
  • Made her screen acting debut in the film "Cassandra's Dream․"
  • Quote: "I can't imagine it if beauty was the only currency I used as an actress․ [Modeling] just doesn't interest me․"
  • Best known for her role as Peggy Carter in the "Captain America" film series
  • Provided voice-over work for the 2011 video game "Captain America: Super Soldier․"
  • Holds dual citizenship in both the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the United States
  • Performed in the radio program "Doctor Who: Blood of the Daleks․"

Awards

  • 2007Golden Nymph-Television Films - Best Performance by an Actress: nominated
  • 2008British Independent Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2009ALFS Award-British Supporting Actress of the Year: nominated
  • 2011Gemini-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series: nominated
  • 2011Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2011OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2011Scream Award-Best Science Fiction Actress: nominated
  • 2011Scream Award-Breakout Performance - Female: nominated
  • 2015Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: nominated
  • 2015IGN Award-Best TV Hero: nominated
  • 2018Broadcasting Press Guild Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2018INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie: nominated
  • 2018Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress in a Long Fiction Program: nominated
  • 2019WIN Award-Actress MFT Movie / Mini-Series: nominated
  • 2024EDA Special Mention Award-Most Egregious Lovers' Age Difference: nominated
  • 2024CCA Super Award-Best Actress in an Action Movie: nominated
  • 2026EDA Female Focus Award-Best Stunt Performance: nominated