Date of Birth: October 27, 1981 (Age 35)
Height: 5’4.5’’ (163.8 cm)
Weight: 56 kg (123.5 pounds)
Andrea Riseborough’s body measurements:
Chest: 34’’ (86 cm)
Waist: 24’’ (61 cm)
Hips: 34’’ (86 cm)
Bra size: 32B
Shoe size: 8.5 US
Natural hair color: Light brown
Eye color: Blue
Already in childhood Andrea has shown in the national theater in Tyne. In order to honing acting skills she entered Royal Academy of Dramatic Art over there and after graduation started her acting career.
She debuted in TV movie A Very Social Secretary, and acted in the big screen at first in Venus. Andrea has also appeared in the TV series Doc Martin (small episode).
For the role in historical romantic drama W.E. the actress has undergone weight loss by far. She played the women who didn’t eat much due to stomach disease. To seem slim like her character Andrea reduced the daily ration food and matching accurately the diet to the requirements. At the same time she didn’t follow any sports requirements, didn’t work out, and only stuck to the diet.
One of the major achievements for her was the film The Long Walk to Finchley. The biographical drama story telling about the Margaret Thatcher’s way in politics. She was nominated for BAFTA TV Award for this role. The Star mentioned that portraying this role made her change opinion about Thatcher.
Among others she starred in Happy-Go-Lucky, Never Let Me Go, Brighton Rock, Made in Dagenham, Resistance, Oblivion.
It is should be noted in particular her starring in tragic comedy Birdman. The film was a sensation and attracted a wide audience.
Andrea was recognized by Sunday Times as one of the most promising rising stars. Her career is coming fast and swift.
The actress tried herself in a numerous jobs before acting. She worked as a choreographer and in restaurant.
Now that Andrea became a famous artist she said she draws inspiration from William Shakespeare’s creations. She believes that his works influenced on her desire of becoming an actress.
