Last Updated: 26 Mar, 2024 | Views: 256
Age: 39
Profession: Actress
Other Profession(s): Producer
Famous For: Acted In TV Series “Funny Woman”
Higher Education: Graduated
About (Profile/Biography)
The polydactyly Gemma Arterton was born with was removed by her doctor shortly after her birth at North Kent Hospital, Gravesend. Barry J. Arterton's father is a welder, and her mother runs a cleaning business. Matrilineal great-grandmother played concert violin for the German-Jewish community. While still attending drama school, Arterton played the lead in Stephen Poliakoff's Capturing Mary.
Gemma Arterton Career:
• 2007: Gemma Arterton made her acting debut in the British comedy film "St Trinian's," where she played the role of Kelly Jones.
• 2008: Arterton gained international recognition for her role as Strawberry Fields in the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace."
• 2009: She starred as Io, a character in the fantasy film "Clash of the Titans."
• 2013: Arterton appeared in the science fiction film "Runner Runner" alongside Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake.
• 2014: She portrayed the character of Vita Sackville-West in the biographical drama film "Vita & Virginia."
• 2017: She appeared in the war drama film "Their Finest," playing the role of Catrin Cole.
• 2018: Arterton starred in the period drama film "The Escape" as a disillusioned housewife.
• 2020: Arterton played the role of Alice Lamb in the film "Summerland," a World War II drama.
• 2021: She starred in the miniseries "Black Narcissus" as Sister Clodagh, based on the novel by Rumer Godden.
Gemma Arterton Film/TV series:
• 2007: St Trinian's
• 2009: St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold
• 2010: A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
• 2016: The History of Love
• 2018: Vita & Virginia
• 2023: Funny Woman
Gemma Arterton Awards:
• 2008: National Movie Award
• 2011: Glamour Awards
• 2014: The WIFTS Foundation International Visionary Awards
• 2015: Evening Standard Theatre Award
• 2016: Glamour Awards
• 2018: Harper's Bazaar
Gemma Arterton Unknown facts:
• Multilingual Skills: Gemma Arterton is fluent in English, but she also speaks fluent French.
• Starring Role in a Bond Film: Arterton played the role of Agent Fields in the 2008 James Bond film "Quantum of Solace." Her character had a brief but memorable appearance as one of Bond's love interests.
• Background in Staging: Before pursuing a career in acting, Arterton had a background in theater and stage productions.