Keira Knightley is 41 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 26 March 1985.
English actress of Bend It Like Beckham and Pirates of the Caribbean who earned Oscar nominations for Pride & Prejudice and The Imitation Game
Did you know?She was diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age and used her love of acting as motivation to improve her reading and writing skills.
Quick facts
Date of birth26 March 1985
Age41
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceTeddington, United Kingdom
Occupationactor, television actor, film actor
Editor's Take:
Keira Knightley became a star while still a teenager. She grew up in Teddington, the daughter of an actor and a playwright. She asked for an agent at three. She played Queen Amidala's decoy in Star Wars: Episode I. Bend It Like Beckham made her famous. Pirates of the Caribbean made her a global star. Her Elizabeth Bennet in Pride & Prejudice brought an Oscar nomination. She has since chosen period dramas and smaller films, including The Imitation Game.
Keira Christina Knightley ( KEER-ə NYTE-lee; born 26 March 1985) is a British actress.
