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Kiera Knightley

Kiera Knightley
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Also Known As:
Kiera
Date of Birth:
March 26, 1985
Height:
5' 7"
Hometown:
Teddington

Bio:
Kiera Knightley (born Keira Christina Knightley in Teddington, London on March 26, 1985) is an actress and singer who made her debut in a TV movie in 1993. In ’99, she landed the role as Sabé in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Her first lead role was in Princess of Thieves in 2001, playing Robin Hood’s daughter. Over the years, her career grew and grew and after her breakthrough role in Bend it Like Beckham, she landed her largest yet in Pirates of the Caribbean. After that, her career skyrocketed, landing in filmes like Love Actually, King Arthur and Pride & Prejudice. In 2008, she decided to transition to more independent films.

Best Known For:
Kiera Knightley is best known for her role in Pirates of the Caribbean.

Personal Life:
Kiera Knightley began dating musician James Righton in February 2011 and the couple married in May 2013. On Dec. 12, 2014 it was confirmed that Keira and her husband were expecting their first child together.