
Rachel Weisz - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 07, 1970 |
|---|---|
| Age | 56 |
| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Rachel Weisz's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Academy Award-winning actress famous for films including 'The Mummy' (1999), 'The Constant Gardener' (2005), and 'The Favourite' (2018). |
Intro
Rachel Weisz is an acclaimed British actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Mummy' series, 'The Constant Gardener', and 'The Favourite.' She has earned multiple awards, including an Academy Award and a BAFTA, and is recognized for her work on stage and screen.
Early Life & Background
Rachel Weisz was born in London to Jewish parents hailing from Austria and Hungary who emigrated to escape Nazi persecution. She attended Trinity Hall, Cambridge, where she began acting and co-founded a student drama group called Cambridge Talking Tongues.
Career Highlights
- Rose to international fame starring as Evelyn Carnahan in 'The Mummy' (1999) and its sequel 'The Mummy Returns' (2001).
- Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'The Constant Gardener' (2005).
- Received a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for her performance in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' (2009).
- Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'The Favourite' (2018).
- Appeared in major films such as 'About a Boy' (2002), 'The Deep Blue Sea' (2011), and 'Black Widow' (2021).
Trivia
- She declined an offer to act in 'King Kong' (2005) due to scheduling conflicts with 'The Constant Gardener.'
- Married actor Daniel Craig in 2011.
- Named 'British Actress of the Year' by the London Critics' Circle in 2005.
FAQs
People also ask
Rachel Weisz is 56 years old.
Rachel Weisz was born the 7 March 1970.
London, England, UK.
On Her Birth-Day
About March 7th, 1970, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 7, 1970, a total solar eclipse was visible in parts of the world, including regions of the Pacific Ocean and South America. Total solar eclipses occur when the moon completely covers the sun, casting a shadow on Earth.
- Day of the week: March 7th, 1970 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel
- #1 UK song: Wand'rin' Star by Lee Marvin
- Popular movie: Catch-22 directed by Mike Nichols
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