Olivia Colman
Red Bull Theater Will Honor John Lithgow With Matador Award (Mar 3, 2026)
Stephen Mangan, Ardal O’Hanlon, Sarah Hadland, and Janie Dee Will Lead THE TRUTH (Feb 27, 2026)
Video: First Look at Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Teaser (Feb 24, 2026)
BIO
Born and raised in Norwich, Norfolk, her career began at 16, where she held the role of Jean Brodie in a school performance of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. She later attended Homerton College, University of Cambridge. Colman has appeared in numerous TV shows including Peep Show, Broadchurch and The Office. Her breakthrough film role was in Tyrannosaur in 2011, for which she went on to receive the Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Special Jury Prize for Breakout Performance. Colman rose to prominence after starring in hit ITV crime drama Broadchurch in 2013. Her role as Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller earned her a Bafta TV Award for Best Actress and an International Emmy Award for Best Actress. Colman won the Academy Award in 2019 for her role in the film The Favourite.
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Video: First Look at Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Teaser
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-24 10:38:20
Video: Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman Star in THE ROSES Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-16 13:57:58
Video: Hear Timothée Chalamet Sing 'Pure Imagination' in New WONKA Preview
by Michael Major - 2023-11-13 17:23:40
Video: Watch a New WONKA Movie Musical Trailer Featuring Timothee Chalamet
by Michael Major - 2023-10-12 12:12:05
Video: Disney+ Drops New SECRET INVASION Trailer With Samuel L. Jackson, Katie Finneran & More
by Michael Major - 2023-07-17 11:11:45
Video: Watch Timothée Chalamet in the WONKA Movie Musical Trailer
by Michael Major - 2023-07-11 12:04:33
VIDEO: Netflix Shares SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Musical Movie Trailer
by Michael Major - 2022-11-10 09:45:52
VIDEO: Emma Corrin Performs 'All I Ask Of You' From THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in a Never-Before-Seen Clip From THE CROWN!
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-08-16 12:20:25
VIDEO: THE CROWN's Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin Discuss How They Met, Other Roles They'd Like to Play, and More!
by Stephi Wild - 2020-11-22 19:14:23
VIDEO: Olivia Colman & Gillian Anderson Talk Specific Accents for THE CROWN on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-11-12 10:16:55
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for Season Four of THE CROWN
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-10-29 10:09:46
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Premieres Trailer for New Docuseries BECOMING YOU
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-10-26 11:37:51
VIDEO: X-MEN Cast Members Hugh Jackman, Sir Patrick Stewart, Halle Berry, and More Reunite For GLOBAL GOAL: UNITE FOR OUR FUTURE
by Stephi Wild - 2020-06-28 09:06:45
VIDEO: See Olivia Coleman, Helena Bonham Carter in THE CROWN Season 3 Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-10-21 10:10:36
News
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
Red Bull Theater has announced that John Lithgow will be honored with the Matador Award for Achievement in Classical Theater and Joanna Cole will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
London's West End will welcome a new production of The Truth this summer - the acclaimed comedy written by Academy Award-winning and two-time Olivier-nominated playwright Florian Zeller in a translation by Christopher Hampton.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2026
Netflix has debuted the teaser for their forthcoming Pride and Prejudice series featuring Elizabeth Bennet (Emma Corrin) and Mr. Darcy (Jack Lowden). Check it out now.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 30, 2025
The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival (SASIFF) will launch its fourth season in 2026 with screenings of 28 movies, including an assortment of comedies, dramas, and documentaries. Check out the full lineup here.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2025
BAFTA winner and multi-Golden Globe nominee Andrew Scott and Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy winner Olivia Colman will lead new film, ELSINORE, directed by BAFTA nominated Simon Stone.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2025
From the new Jonas Brothers Christmas special to musical classics like White Christmas, take a look here to find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 29, 2025
The Roses, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, will begin streaming on November 20, exclusively on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2025
John Lithgow leads an exciting cast, including Aya Cash, in GIANT on Broadway, starting March 11, 2026. Get your tickets now!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025
McCarter Theatre Center has commissioned a new musical based on the film A Beautiful Mind. The musical is from the award-winning team of composer/lyricist Zoe Sarnak and playwright Sarah Treem.
by Mark Carnochan - Aug 14, 2025
An entire sketch comedy show based around real-life graffiti scrawled in toilet cubicles is the sort of premise you could only ever wish to come up with. Unfortunately, for any other sketch comedy groups looking for a good show idea, The Manchester Revue beat you to it. Though I’m sure audiences at this year's Fringe will be appreciative.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2025
Jennifer Irons' new show Bad Immigrant will open at the Edinburgh Festival beginning in August. When Brexit hit, Canadian born UK immigrant Jennifer Irons was advised by a friendly neighbour to 'go home'.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025
Letters Live, the literary event which celebrates the enduring power of written correspondence, is set to return to the Royal Albert Hall in November. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025
Jennifer Irons is giving Brighton audiences the opportunity to see her very entertainingly funny new show before it heads off to the Edinburgh Fringe followed by a UK tour.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025
Letters Live will return to New York City for a highly anticipated three-night run at The Town Hall. Each evening will present an entirely unique and unforgettable lineup of surprise celebrity readers. Learn more.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025
Now in its tenth year, Simon Friend Entertainment, a respected force in theatre production, has announced its official rebrand to Melting Pot, marking a new chapter in its journey.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2025
Jimpa, a new family drama starring John Lithgow and Olivia Colman, has been selected as the Opening Night film for the 2025 editions of NewFest Pride and Frameline49, two of the largest LGBTQ+ film festivals in the country.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2025
Searchlight Pictures has released the first trailer for The Roses, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, and more. Watch it now.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025
Born With Teeth will make its West End premiere, featuring Ncuti Gatwa as Christopher Marlowe and Edward Bluemel as William Shakespeare. Learn more about the show here!
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2025
A new Pride and Prejudice limited series is in development at Netflix, featuring a leading cast that includes Emma Corrin, Olivier-winner Jack Lowden, and Olivia Colman.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2025
Paddington in Peru, the third installment of the fan-favorite franchise, will debut on digital platforms tomorrow, April 1, alongside new special features. The Blu-ray and DVD release will hit shelves on April 29th.
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