When is Rose Leslie's birthday?

Rose Leslie's birthday is February 9. She was born on February 9, 1987 in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.

Who shares a birthday with Rose Leslie?

Famous people who share Rose Leslie's February 9 birthday include William Henry Harrison, Thomas Paine, J. M. Coetzee, Alice Walker and Joseph Stiglitz.

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Rose Leslie — Age & Birthday

Born: 9 February 1987 · Age: 39

How old is Rose Leslie?

Rose Leslie is 39 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 9 February 1987.

Scottish actress who played the wildling Ygritte in Game of Thrones and the maid Gwen in Downton Abbey

Did you know?She grew up in a castle in Aberdeenshire.

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Date of birth9 February 1987
Age39
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceAberdeen, United Kingdom

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Rose Leslie trained at drama school in London. A role as a maid in Downton Abbey gave her an early break. She then played a fiery wildling in Game of Thrones. Her line 'You know nothing, Jon Snow' became famous. She later moved to American legal drama. She has led a romantic sci-fi series and appeared in an Agatha Christie film. She lives in London with her family.

Key Milestones

2011: Appears in Downton Abbey
2012: Joins Game of Thrones
2018: Marries Kit Harington

Rose Eleanor Arbuthnot-Leslie (born 9 February 1987) is a Scottish actress.

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Rose Leslie: Game of Thrones' Ygritte

Scottish actress, born 1987

Rose Leslie was born in Aberdeen on 9 February 1987.

She played Gwen Dawson in Downton Abbey in 2011.

She played Ygritte in Game of Thrones from 2012 to 2014.

She married her co-star Kit Harington in 2018.

Career highlights

2011Downton Abbey: plays Gwen
2012Game of Thrones: plays Ygritte
2017The Good Fight: joins the cast
2022The Time Traveler's Wife: lead role
2022Death on the Nile: film role

Age: 39
Status: Living

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When is Rose Leslie's birthday?: Rose Leslie's birthday is February 9. She was born on February 9, 1987 in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
How old is Rose Leslie?: Rose Leslie is 39 years old, and turns 40 on her next birthday, February 9.
Who shares a birthday with Rose Leslie?: Famous people who share Rose Leslie's February 9 birthday include William Henry Harrison, Thomas Paine, J. M. Coetzee, Alice Walker and Joseph Stiglitz.

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