Things You May Not Know About Keira Knightley
Acting is in Keira Knightley's blood. Keira was born March 26, 1985 to actor, Will Knightley, and actress-turned-playwright, Sharman Macdonald. Her older brother, Caleb has a behind the scenes role in television.Growing up around acting, theater, and agents, naturally a three-year old Keira asked for an agent. According to Paul Fisher's mini-biography on www.imdb.com, Keira was allowed to have an agent at the age of six.
Keira had trouble with reading and writing growing up. Although never officially tested for dyslexia, her family believed that was the trouble. She worked hard to overcome her challenges.
Keira's career started with some television appearances and moved onto films. Her role as Sabe, the Queen's double, in "Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace" in 1999, should have catapulted her to stardom, but it was kept secret right up until released.
According to the vital statistics at www.keira-knightley.org, once the makeup was in place, even their mothers had difficulties telling Keira and Natalie Portman apart during filming of the Phantom Menace.
Her role as Elizabeth Bennet in the 2005 film "Pride and Prejudice" garnered a nomination for an Academy Award. Although she did not take home the Oscar, she became the 2nd youngest person to be nominated for an Academy Award.
Keira's breakthrough performance came in the worldwide hit, "Bend it Like Beckham," in 2002. Playing Jules Paxton, the best friend of the lead character, Keira's hard work in the film shined through. "Bend it Like Beckham" opened the door for a variety of roles.
Keira and Parminder Nagra spent three months training full time to learn Futebol de Salao. Futebol de Salao is a Brazilian method of soccer. According to www.keiraknightley.com, Keira's coach even claimed she had more natural talent than soccer star, Michael Owen.
Although "Bend it Like Beckham" made Keira Knightley a better known actress, it was her role as Elizabeth Swann in the blockbuster hit "Pirates of the Caribbean" that made Keira a household name.
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