Olivia Colman: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Sarah Caroline Olivia Sinclair • Sarah Caroline Olivia Colman
Born	January 30, 1974 (age 52) • Norwich • England
Awards And Honors	Academy Award • Academy Award (2019): Actress in a Leading Role • Golden Globe Award (2020): Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama • Golden Globe Award (2019): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (2017): Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Notable Family Members	married to Ed Sinclair (2001–present)
Education	Norwich High School for Girls • Homerton College, University of Cambridge • Gresham's School
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Doctor Who" (2010) • "Thomas & Friends: Meet the Characters!" (2018) • "Skins" (2009) • "The Robinsons" (2005) • "Pudsey the Dog: The Movie" (2014) • "Le Donk & Scor-zay-zee" (2009) • "Life as We Know It" (2001) • "Terkel in Trouble" (2004) • "This Is Jinsy" (2014) • "The Secret World of Arrietty" (2010) • "NY-LON" (2004) • "Help" (2005) • "ShakespeaRe-Told" (2005) • "The Iron Lady" (2011) • "Confetti" (2006) • "Fleabag" (2016–2019) • "Hyde Park on Hudson" (2012) • "Watership Down" (2018) • "The Favourite" (2018) • "Flowers" (2016–2018) • "Look Around You" (2005) • "The Time of Your Life" (2007) • "The 7.39" (2014) • "Murder on the Orient Express" (2017) • "Twenty Twelve" (2011–2012) • "Les Misérables" (2019) • "Thomas & Friends Storytime" (2020) • "The Crown" (2019) • "Locke" (2013) • "Black Books" (2004) • "Coming Up" (2004) • "Beautiful People" (2008–2009) • "Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure" (2015) • "London Road" (2015) • "Tyrannosaur" (2011) • "Buried Alive" (2005) • "Bruiser" (2000) • "Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends" (2014–2018) • "W1A" (2014) • "The Night Manager" (2016) • "Holby City" (2002) • "Zemanovaload" (2005) • "Swiss Toni" (2004) • "Midsomer Murders" (2009) • "Eyes Down" (2003) • "Run" (2013) • "Exile" (2011) • "Murder in Suburbia" (2005) • "Rev." (2010–2014) • "Mr. Sloane" (2014) • "Rescue Me" (2002) • "Drunk History: UK" (2016) • "Cuban Fury" (2014) • "Green Wing" (2004–2006) • "Peep Show" (2003–2015) • "The Office" (2002) • "Hot Fuzz" (2007) • "Accused" (2012) • "I Give It a Year" (2013) • "The Lobster" (2015) • "The Mitchell and Webb Situation" (2001) • "That Mitchell and Webb Look" (2006–2008) • "Comedy Lab" (2001) • "Grow Your Own" (2007) • "Broadchurch" (2013–2017) • "The Father" (2020) • "Mr Charity" (2001) • "People Like Us" (2001) • "Love Soup" (2008) • "Them That Follow" (2019) • "Gash" (2003) • "The Secrets" (2014) • "I Could Never Be Your Woman" (2007)

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When was Olivia Colman born?

Olivia Colman was born on January 30, 1974.

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Olivia Colman was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.

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