Olivia Colman - Actor Profile

Olivia Colman

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 30, 1974
Birth Place: Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK

About Olivia Colman

Sarah Caroline Sinclair CBE (born January 30, 1974), known professionally as Olivia Colman, is an English actress. Known for her comedic and dramatic roles in film and television, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Emmy Awards, three British Academy Television Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. She was acclaimed for her performance in the ITV crime-drama series Broadchurch (2013–2017), for which she received a British Academy Television Award for Best Actress. She played Queen Elizabeth II from 2019 to 2020 in the Netflix period-drama series The Crown, for which she received a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. For her portrayal of Anne, Queen of Great Britain in the period black-comedy film The Favourite (2018), Colman received the Academy Award for Best Actress. She received additional Academy Award nominations for her performances in The Father (2020) and The Lost Daughter (2021). Other notable film and television credits include Hot Fuzz (2007), Tyrannosaur (2011), The Iron Lady (2011), Hyde Park on Hudson (2012), Locke (2013), The Lobster (2015), Fleabag (2016-2019), Murder on the Orient Express (2017), The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021), Landscapers (2021), Empire of Light (2022), Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), Secret Invasion (2023), Wonka (2023), Wicked Little Letters (2023) and Paddington in Peru (2024).

Best Olivia Colman Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Olivia Colman's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Olivia Colman.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Roses Ivy Rose Hit Similar →
2024 Paddington in Peru Reverend Mother Hit Similar →
2024 Wicked Little Letters Edith Swan Hit Similar →
2023 Wonka Mrs. Scrubbit Hit Similar →
2022 Empire of Light Hilary Hit Similar →
2022 Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Mama Bear (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2022 Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Ghost of Christmas Past (voice) Hit Similar →
2021 Superworm Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
2021 The Lost Daughter Leda Caruso Hit Similar →
2021 The Electrical Life of Louis Wain Narrator Hit Similar →
2021 Ron's Gone Wrong Donka (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 The Mitchells vs. the Machines PAL (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Letters Live from the Archive: Union Chapel Self Hit Similar →
2021 Letters Live from the Archive: Freemasons’ Hall - Super Hit Similar →
2021 Letters Live from the Archive: International Women’s Day Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Cinderella: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas Fairy Godmother Average Similar →
2020 The Father Anne Super Hit Similar →
2020 Nasrin Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2020 Turtle Journey: The Crisis in Our Oceans Mummy Turtle Hit Similar →
2019 Children In Need 2019: Got It Covered Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Let's Dance Segment: "Coffee to Go" Average Similar →
2018 The Favourite Queen Anne Super Hit Similar →
2018 The Super Squirrels Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2017 The Alternativity Narrator Hit Similar →
2017 Murder on the Orient Express Hildegarde Schmidt Hit Similar →
2017 National Theatre Archive: Mosquitoes Jenny Super Hit Similar →
2016 We're Going on a Bear Hunt Mum (voice) Hit Similar →
2016 Thomas & Friends: Tinsel on the Tracks Marion (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2016 Attenborough at 90 Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 Thomas & Friends: Start Your Engines! Marion (UK & US)(voice) Average Similar →
2015 The Lobster Hotel Manager Hit Similar →
2015 Earth's Natural Wonders - Super Hit Similar →
2015 Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure: The Movie Marion (voice) Average Similar →
2015 David Attenborough Meets President Obama Self - Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2014 Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave Marion (voice) Hit Similar →
2014 Locke Bethan (voice) Hit Similar →
2014 The Kármán Line Sarah Average Similar →
2014 Cuban Fury Sam Average Similar →
2013 The Thirteenth Tale Margaret Hit Similar →
2013 The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 The Murder in Angel Lane Susan Spencer Hit Similar →
2011 The Iron Lady Carol Thatcher Average Similar →
2011 Tyrannosaur Hannah Hit Similar →
2008 Consuming Passion Janet / Nurse Violetta Kiss Average Similar →
2007 Dog Altogether Anita Hit Similar →
2007 The Time of Your Life Amanda Super Hit Similar →
2007 Grow Your Own Alice Hit Similar →
2007 Hot Fuzz PC Doris Thatcher Super Hit Similar →
2005 Much Ado About Nothing Ursula Super Hit Similar →
N/A Girl from the North Country Elizabeth Laine Hit Similar →

Olivia Colman - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Olivia Colman?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Olivia Colman is "The Super Squirrels" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Olivia Colman acted in?

Olivia Colman has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Olivia Colman?

Other notable films include "The Time of Your Life", "Nasrin", and "Children In Need 2019: Got It Covered".