Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Basic Information:

• Name: Phoebe Mary Waller-Bridge

• Date of Birth: July 14, 1985

• Nationality: English

• Profession: Actress, Screenwriter, Producer

• Social Media Links: Not available. Waller-Bridge does not have any public social media accounts.

Biography:

Phoebe Mary Waller-Bridge is a multifaceted English artist renowned for her work as an actress, screenwriter, and producer. Born on July 14, 1985, in Hammersmith, London, she was raised in the Ealing area alongside her siblings, an older sister, Isobel, and a younger brother, Jasper. Her parents, Michael Cyprian Waller-Bridge, founder of the electronic trading platform Tradepoint, and Theresa Mary, who has ties to the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, divorced during her teenage years. Waller-Bridge attended St. Augustine's Priory, a Catholic independent school for girls, followed by DLD College London and later trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Her early career included stage acting and co-founding the DryWrite Theatre Company. She gained recognition for her one-woman play "Fleabag," which she later adapted into a critically acclaimed television series. Waller-Bridge's work is marked by her sharp wit, dark humor, and complex female characters, cementing her position as a significant voice in contemporary television and film. She has stated that she identifies as an atheist, though she has explored various religions during her upbringing.

Career Timeline:

Key Milestones:

• 2007: Began her career in theatre, co-founding DryWrite Theatre Company.

• 2009: Appeared in theater productions such as "Roaring Trade" and "Rope".

• 2011-2013: Acted in the comedy series The Café.

• 2011: Had her first feature film roles in Albert Nobbs and The Iron Lady.

• 2012: Performed in Mydidae

• 2012: First performed "Fleabag" as part of the London Storytelling Festival.

• 2013: "Fleabag" premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

• 2015: Appeared in the second season of the crime drama Broadchurch.

• 2016: Created, wrote, and starred in the Channel 4 sitcom Crashing.

• 2016-2019: Created, wrote, and starred in the BBC comedy-drama series Fleabag.

• 2018-2022: Served as head writer and executive producer for the first series of the BBC America thriller series Killing Eve.

• 2018: Voiced and performed the droid L3-37 in Solo: A Star Wars Story.

• 2019: Co-wrote the screenplay for No Time to Die (2021)

• 2023: Starred in the adventure film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

• 2024: Voiced Blossom in IF.

Achievements:

Waller-Bridge's achievements are extensive, earning her widespread recognition in television and film. For her work on Fleabag, she received three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Comedy Series. Additionally, she was honored with a British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance and two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy and Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. Her writing and producing credits on Killing Eve also garnered Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Her contributions to theatre have been acknowledged with awards such as a Fringe First Award for Fleabag and the Most Promising New Playwright at the Off West End Theatre Awards. Furthermore, she has received a Britannia Award for Artist of the Year in 2019 and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series. The success of both Fleabag and Killing Eve led them to be named among the greatest television series of the 21st century by The Guardian. Waller-Bridge was also named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2020. Her accolades highlight her versatile talents as a performer, writer, and producer, showcasing a significant impact on the entertainment industry and her influence as a writer, actress, and producer.

Key Quotes/Catchphrases:

• "You're allowed to bore your friends and family, but to bore your audience is unforgivable."

• "I've always wanted to work for, like, 'Assume your audience is cleverer than you,' rather than the other way around."

• "Actually, my worst nightmare is losing my best friend, as I imagine most people's are."

• “Whenever I get stuck on something, I'm like, 'What would I do if I wasn't afraid?'"

• "Women are born with pain built in. It's our physical destiny. Period pains, sore boobs, child birth, you know. We carry it within ourselves throughout our lives. Men don't. They have to seek it out."

• "I have a real aversion to sentimentality, but I also really want to write about love and friendship."

Multimedia:

Gallery:

Videos/Interviews:

• Fleabag by Phoebe Waller-Bridge | Official Trailer | National Theatre a

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Fun Facts/Trivia:

• Waller-Bridge auditioned for Downton Abbey but was considered too funny for the series.

• She had never seen any Star Wars movies before being cast in Solo: A Star Wars Story and was initially unaware of what a droid was.

• She was a frontrunner to become the first female Doctor Who.

• She is the only person to have won an Emmy, SAG, BAFTA, and Golden Globe for the same TV performance in Fleabag.

• Her sister Isobel Waller-Bridge, is a composer who wrote the music for Fleabag.

• Waller-Bridge co-founded the DryWrite Theatre Company with Vicky Jones.

• She describes herself as a control freak and is meticulous about her work.

Impact/Legacy:

Phoebe Waller-Bridge has significantly impacted the entertainment industry, particularly in the representation of women in television and film. Her work on Fleabag and Killing Eve has been praised for its complex female characters, sharp wit, and willingness to tackle difficult subjects with honesty and humor. She has challenged traditional narratives and created a space for more authentic and nuanced portrayals of women. Her writing style, often characterized by breaking the fourth wall and using dark humor, has influenced a new generation of storytellers. She has demonstrated that content about women can be both commercially successful and critically acclaimed, breaking down barriers and opening doors for other female creators. Waller-Bridge's legacy extends beyond her individual works; her influence can be seen in the increasing number of complex female characters and stories in mainstream media. Her willingness to take risks and push boundaries has cemented her as a leading voice and an inspirational figure for future generations of artists. She was also named one of Time magazine라이브 바카라 100 Most Influential People in 2020. She continues to be recognized for her impact on the industry as a writer, actress and producer.