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Lily James

Lily James - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornApril 05, 1989
Age36
BirthplaceEsher, Surrey, England, UK
Zodiac SignAries - (see also Lily James's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacSnake
GenerationMillennial Generation
Known ForStarring in 'Downton Abbey,' 'Cinderella,' 'Baby Driver,' 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,' and 'Pam & Tommy.'

Intro

Lily James is a British actress known for her roles in television, film, and stage. She gained prominence for her performances in productions such as 'Downton Abbey' and 'Cinderella.'

Early Life & Background

Lily James was born on April 5, 1989, in Esher, Surrey, England. She attended Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, followed by the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, from which she graduated in 2010.

Career Highlights

  • Portrayed Lady Rose Aldridge in the television series 'Downton Abbey' (2012–2015) [1][2]
  • Starred as the title character in Disney's live-action 'Cinderella' (2015) [1][3]
  • Featured in 'War & Peace' (2016) miniseries as Natasha Rostova [1][2]
  • Starred in 'Baby Driver' (2017) as Debora [1][3]
  • Co-starred in 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again' (2018) as young Donna Sheridan [1][3]
  • Played Pamela Anderson in the biographical miniseries 'Pam & Tommy' (2022), earning critical acclaim [1][2]

Trivia

  • Her birth name is Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson [1]
  • She adopted her stage surname ‘James’ in honor of her late father, actor and musician James Thomson [2]
  • She is the granddaughter of actress Helen Horton [2]
  • She has performed on stage in several Shakespeare productions [1][2]

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Lily James?

Lily James is 36 years old.

When was Lily James born?

Lily James was born the 5 April 1989.

Where is Lily James from?

Esher, Surrey, England, UK.

On Her Birth-Day

About April 5th, 1989, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 5, 1989, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser's record-setting 59-inning scoreless streak was snapped in the first inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds. Barry Larkin led off with a single, advanced on a pickoff error, and scored on Todd Benzinger's two-out RBI single.
  • Day of the week: April 5th, 1989 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: The Look by Roxette
  • #1 UK song: Eternal Flame by The Bangles
  • Popular movie: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade directed by Steven Spielberg

Check the link for more news and curiosities on April 5th, 1989.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_James
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lily-James
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4141252/