Career Timeline of Eva Green: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Eva Green built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Eva Gaëlle Green is a French actress recognized for her portrayals of eccentric and complex characters. Beginning her career in theatre, she transitioned to film with her debut in The Dreamers (2003). She gained further recognition as Sibylla, Queen of Jerusalem in Kingdom of Heaven (2005) and as Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale (2006), earning the BAFTA Rising Star Award for the latter. She is the daughter of actress Marlène Jobert.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2001: Appearance in Jalousie en Trois Fax

In 2001, Eva Green appeared on stage in 'Jalousie en Trois Fax', for which she was nominated for a Molière Award.

2002: Appearance in Turcaret

In 2002, Eva Green appeared in 'Turcaret'.

2002: Casting in The Dreamers

In 2002, Eva Green was cast by Bernardo Bertolucci for the role of Isabelle in 'The Dreamers', marking her film debut.

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2003: Film Debut in The Dreamers

In 2003, Eva Green made her film debut in Bernardo Bertolucci's 'The Dreamers', where she played the role of Isabelle.

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2004: Portrayal in Arsène Lupin

In 2004, Eva Green portrayed Lupin's love interest in the film 'Arsène Lupin'.

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2005: Portrayal of Sibylla in Kingdom of Heaven

In 2005, Eva Green played Sibylla, Queen of Jerusalem, in Ridley Scott's film 'Kingdom of Heaven'.

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2005: Role in Kingdom of Heaven

In 2005, following her performance in 'The Dreamers', Ridley Scott cast Eva Green in 'Kingdom of Heaven', where she played Sibylla, Princess of Jerusalem. Much of her screen time was cut, but later restored in the director's cut.

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2005: Approached for Casino Royale

In mid-2005, Eva Green was approached for a role in Casino Royale but turned it down.

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2006: Role as Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale

In 2006, Eva Green played Bond girl Vesper Lynd in the James Bond film 'Casino Royale'. She received the BAFTA Rising Star Award for this role.

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2006: Casting in Casino Royale

In 2006, Eva Green was cast as Vesper Lynd in the James Bond film 'Casino Royale', after initially turning down the role. Her performance was well-received, and she won a BAFTA and an Empire award for her performance.

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2007: Portrayal of Serafina Pekkala in The Golden Compass

In 2007, Eva Green portrayed the witch Serafina Pekkala in the film adaptation of 'The Golden Compass'.

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2007: Consideration for Un Secret

In 2007, Eva Green was considered for the role eventually played by Cécile de France in 'Un Secret'.

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February 2008: Appearance in Franklyn

In February 2008, Eva Green appeared in the sci-fi thriller film 'Franklyn' as Emilia and Sally.

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2009: Roles in Cracks and Womb

In 2009, Eva Green appeared in the psychological film 'Cracks' as a diving instructor and in 'Womb' as a woman who clones her dead boyfriend.

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2009: Starring in Cracks

In 2009, Eva Green starred in the independent film 'Cracks'.

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2009: Initial approach for Antichrist

In 2009, Eva Green was initially approached for the female lead in Lars von Trier's 'Antichrist' but declined due to concerns about nudity and sex scenes.

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2010: Starring in Womb

In 2010, Eva Green starred in the independent film 'Womb'.

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2011: Signing with United Talent Agency and starring in Camelot

In 2011, Eva Green signed with United Talent Agency in the US and starred in the first season of Starz's series, 'Camelot', as Morgan le Fay.

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2011: Starring in Camelot

In 2011, Eva Green starred as Morgan Pendragon in the Starz historical fantasy series 'Camelot'.

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2012: Starring in Dark Shadows

In 2012, Eva Green starred as Angelique Bouchard in the horror comedy film 'Dark Shadows', directed by Tim Burton.

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May 2014: Starring in Penny Dreadful

Beginning in May 2014, Eva Green starred in the Showtime horror drama series 'Penny Dreadful' as Vanessa Ives. Her performance received widespread acclaim.

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2014: Starring in Penny Dreadful

In 2014, Eva Green began starring as Vanessa Ives in the Showtime horror drama series 'Penny Dreadful'.

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2014: Roles in 300: Rise of an Empire and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

In 2014, Eva Green played Artemisia in '300: Rise of an Empire' and Ava Lord in 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For'.

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2014: Role as Artemisia in 300: Rise of an Empire

In 2014, Eva Green played Artemisia in '300: Rise of an Empire'. Her performance was praised despite mixed reviews of the film.

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2016: Continued role in Penny Dreadful

In 2016, Eva Green continued her role as Vanessa Ives in the Showtime horror drama series 'Penny Dreadful'.

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2016: Continued role and Golden Globe nomination for Penny Dreadful

In 2016, Eva Green continued her role in 'Penny Dreadful' and earned a nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards for her performance.

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2016: Reunion with Tim Burton in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

In 2016, Eva Green reunited with Tim Burton in 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children', a film based on the 2011 novel by Ransom Riggs.

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2016: Starring in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

In 2016, Eva Green starred as the title character in the fantasy film 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children', directed by Tim Burton.

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April 2018: Announcement of Starring in A Patriot

In April 2018, it was announced that Eva Green would star in the sci-fi thriller film 'A Patriot'.

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2019: Collaboration with Tim Burton in Dumbo

In 2019, Eva Green collaborated once more with Tim Burton in Disney's live-action adaptation of 'Dumbo', co-starring with Colin Farrell and Michael Keaton.

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2019: Starring in Dumbo and Proxima

In 2019, Eva Green played Colette Marchant in the fantasy film 'Dumbo', and she starred as an astronaut mother in the drama film 'Proxima', earning a César Award nomination for Best Actress for Proxima.

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2020: Starring in The Luminaries

In 2020, Eva Green starred as Lydia Wells in the BBC One miniseries 'The Luminaries', based on the 2013 novel by Eleanor Catton.

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June 2021: Announcement of Lead Role in Liaison

In June 2021, it was announced that Eva Green would star in the British-French Apple TV+ series 'Liaison', co-starring Vincent Cassel.

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November 2022: Release of Nocebo in the US

In November 2022, 'Nocebo', a psychological thriller starring Eva Green, was released in the US.

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December 2022: Release of Nocebo in the UK and Ireland

In December 2022, 'Nocebo', a psychological thriller starring Eva Green, was released in the UK and Ireland.

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February 2023: Premiere of Liaison

On February 24, 2023, the Apple TV+ series 'Liaison', starring Eva Green and Vincent Cassel, premiered.

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April 2023: Green won the lawsuit against White Lantern Film

In April 2023, Eva Green won the lawsuit against White Lantern Film over unpaid fees for the abandoned film 'A Patriot'.

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2023: Portrayal of Milady de Winter in The Three Musketeers films

In 2023, Eva Green portrayed Milady de Winter in two French film adaptations of Alexandre Dumas' 1844 novel The Three Musketeers: The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan and The Three Musketeers: Milady, both directed by Martin Bourboulon.

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December 2024: Release of Dirty Angels

In December 2024, the action thriller film Dirty Angels, starring Eva Green as a military soldier, was released in cinemas and on demand. The film is directed by Martin Campbell.

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