Ruth Wilson

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Biography

K. television adaptation of "Jane Eyre," which led to a lengthy run of award-winning successes on stage, as well as her leap to Hollywood filmmaking with "The Lone Ranger" (2012). Wilson's performances delivered a confidence beyond her relatively young years that also masked a palpable vulnerability, a quality that drew rave reviews for her turn as Jane Eyre, as well as theatrical productions of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Anna Christie," …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

January 13, 1982

Career Milestones

Raised in Shepperton, Surrey, U.K.

2006

Cast on the British crime comedy series "Suburban Shootout" (Five U.K.)

2006

Delivered breakthrough performance in the titular role in the BBC miniseries "Jane Eyre"

2009

Co-starred with Jim Caviezel and Ian McKellen in AMC miniseries "The Prisoner"

2010

Cast opposite Idris Elba on the BBC mystery drama series "Luther"

2011

Starred alongside Jude Law in Eugene O'Neill's "Anna Christie" at the Donmar Warehouse in London

Awards

2007

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in Jane Eyre