Quick Facts
Born:
1982-04-05
Birthplace:
London, England, UK
Credits:
75 Total Roles
Hayley Atwell
Acting
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Biography
Hayley Elizabeth Atwell (born 5 April 1982) is a British and American actress. After appearing in various West End productions, Atwell gained popularity for her roles in period dramas, appearing in the films Brideshead Revisited (2008), The Duchess (2008) and the miniseries The Pillars of the Earth (2010); for the latter two, she was nominated for a British Independent Film Award and a Golden Globe Award respectively.
She rose to prominence with her portrayal of Agent Peggy Carter in several Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films, starting with Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), which inspired the creation of the spin-off ABC television series Agent Carter (2015â2016). Atwell also starred in the fantasy films Cinderella (2015), Christopher Robin (2018) and Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021) and had a leading role in the action film Mission: Impossible â Dead Reckoning Part One (2023). Atwell has received Laurence Olivier Award nominations for her work on stage for her leading performances in The Pride (2013) and Rosmersholm (2020).
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She rose to prominence with her portrayal of Agent Peggy Carter in several Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films, starting with Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), which inspired the creation of the spin-off ABC television series Agent Carter (2015â2016). Atwell also starred in the fantasy films Cinderella (2015), Christopher Robin (2018) and Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021) and had a leading role in the action film Mission: Impossible â Dead Reckoning Part One (2023). Atwell has received Laurence Olivier Award nominations for her work on stage for her leading performances in The Pride (2013) and Rosmersholm (2020).
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Known For
Avengers: Endgame
Peggy Carter
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Peggy Carter
Captain America: The First Avenger
Peggy Carter
Ant-Man
Peggy Carter
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Peggy Carter
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Captain Carter
Cinderella
Cinderella's Mother
Black Mirror
Martha Starmer
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Grand Prix of Europe MOVIE | Cindy (voice) |
| 2025 | Making Mission: Impossible - A 10 News First Special MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning MOVIE | Grace |
| 2024 | Paddington in Peru MOVIE | Madison |
| 2024 | Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft TV | Lara Croft (voice) |
| 2023 | Tom Cruise: Impossible Missions MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One MOVIE | Grace |
| 2022 | Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness MOVIE | Self (uncredited) |
| 2022 | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness MOVIE | Captain Carter |
| 2022 | Heartstopper TV | Aunt Diane |