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Hayley Atwell

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Hayley Atwell

Hayley Elizabeth Atwell (born 5 April 1982) is a British and American actress renowned for her versatile roles across various sectors of acting. She made her professional stage debut in 2005 and rapidly gained popularity through her performance in various West End productions and period dramas like 'Brideshead Revisited' (2008), 'The Duchess' (2008), and 'The Pillars of the Earth' (2010), earning nominations for a British Independent Film Award and a Golden Globe Award.

Atwell skyrocketed to global fame through her portrayal of Agent Peggy Carter in several Marvel Cinematic Universe films, starting with 'Captain America: The First Avenger' (2011). This role subsequently led to a spin-off ABC television series, 'Agent Carter' (2015–2016). Alongside, she also starred in fantasy movies like 'Cinderella' (2015), 'Christopher Robin' (2018) and in action films such as 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One' (2023). Being an accomplished theatre artist, Atwell has received Laurence Olivier Award nominations for her performances in 'The Pride' (2013) and 'Rosmersholm' (2020). She is also recognized for her significant contributions to television, stage productions, and video games, further demonstrating her versatility and talent.

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Given Name: Hayley Elizabeth Atwell

Born: London, England

Citizenship: United Kingdom, United States

Birthday: April 5, 1982

Occupations: Actress

Years Active: 2005-present

Spouses: Ned Wolfgang Kelly (engaged)

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