Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a multi-talented English artist known for her work as an actress, screenwriter, and producer. Her claim to fame is the creation and starring role in the critically acclaimed comedy series "Fleabag," which earned her numerous accolades, including Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globes, and a British Academy Television Award. Beyond "Fleabag," she contributed significantly to the spy thriller "Killing Eve," garnering further award nominations for her writing and production. Her career is marked by a distinct comedic voice and a knack for crafting engaging and sharp narratives.
1918: Birth of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Grandfather
Cyprian Waller-Bridge, Phoebe Waller-Bridge's grandfather, was born in 1918.
1960: Death of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Grandfather
Cyprian Waller-Bridge, known for his eccentric personality and work as an actor and BBC announcer, passed away in 1960.
July 1985: Birth of Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Phoebe Mary Waller-Bridge was born in Hammersmith, London in July 1985.
2005: Release of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"
The film "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", which would later be considered for a television adaptation with Phoebe Waller-Bridge, was released in 2005.
2007: Co-founds DryWrite Theatre Company
Phoebe Waller-Bridge began her professional performing career in theatre in 2007 and co-founded the DryWrite Theatre Company with Vicky Jones.
2009: Theatre Performances
Phoebe Waller-Bridge appeared in the theatre productions "Roaring Trade" and "Rope" in 2009.
2009: Start of Screen Career
Phoebe Waller-Bridge began her screen career in 2009, taking on roles in short films and television series.
2011: Early Acting Roles
Phoebe Waller-Bridge appeared in the films "Albert Nobbs" and "The Iron Lady" in 2011.
2011: Performance in "Hay Fever"
Phoebe Waller-Bridge performed in a production of Noël Coward's "Hay Fever" in 2011.
November 2012: First Performance of "Fleabag"
Phoebe Waller-Bridge first performed her play "Fleabag" at the London Storytelling Festival on November 25, 2012.
2013: Premiere of "Fleabag" at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The first full version of "Fleabag" premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2013.
2013: Television Appearances
Phoebe Waller-Bridge appeared in episodes of "Bad Education" and "Coming Up" in 2013.
2013: Voice Acting in "Vincent Price and the Horror of the English Blood Beast"
Phoebe Waller-Bridge voiced the role of actress Hillary Dwyer in the 2013 BBC Radio play "Vincent Price and the Horror of the English Blood Beast".
2014: Appearance in "Blandings"
Phoebe Waller-Bridge appeared in an episode of "Blandings" in 2014.
2014: Voice Acting in Agatha Christie Adaptation
Phoebe Waller-Bridge lent her voice to a BBC Radio adaptation of an Agatha Christie story in 2014.
2014: Marriage to Conor Woodman
Phoebe Waller-Bridge married Irish presenter and documentary filmmaker Conor Woodman in 2014.
2015: Supporting Role in "Broadchurch"
Phoebe Waller-Bridge had a supporting role in the second season of the crime drama "Broadchurch" in 2015.
2015: Narration for Dating App Documentary
Phoebe Waller-Bridge provided narration for a television documentary about dating apps in 2015.
September 2016: "Fleabag" Premieres in the United States
Amazon Video premiered "Fleabag" in the United States in September 2016.
2016: Narration for Christmas Animated Short
Phoebe Waller-Bridge lent her voice to a Christmas-themed animated short film in 2016.
2016: Debut of "Fleabag" and "Crashing"
Phoebe Waller-Bridge premiered her comedy series "Crashing" and the first season of "Fleabag" in 2016.
2017: Separation and Divorce
Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Conor Woodman separated and filed for divorce in 2017.
2017: Film Appearance
Phoebe Waller-Bridge appeared in the film "Goodbye Christopher Robin" in 2017.
2018: Relationship with Martin McDonagh
Phoebe Waller-Bridge began a relationship with playwright Martin McDonagh in early 2018.
2018: Premiere of "Killing Eve"
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's thriller series "Killing Eve", which she wrote and produced, premiered in April 2018.
March 2019: HBO Orders "Run"
HBO ordered the series "Run", with Phoebe Waller-Bridge as executive producer and recurring character Laurel, in March 2019.
2019: Return to Stage for "Fleabag"
Phoebe Waller-Bridge returned to the stage for further productions of "Fleabag" between 2013 and 2019.
2019: Critical Acclaim and Awards for "Fleabag"
The second and final season of "Fleabag" aired in 2019, earning Phoebe Waller-Bridge numerous awards including Primetime Emmy Awards for her writing and acting.
2020: Voice Acting in "His Dark Materials" and Music Video Direction
In 2020, Phoebe Waller-Bridge lent her voice to the character Sayan Kötör in the second season of the television show "His Dark Materials". She also directed the music video for "Saviour Complex" by Phoebe Bridgers.
January 2021: Premiere of "Treat People with Kindness" Music Video
The music video for "Treat People with Kindness" by Harry Styles, featuring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, premiered on 1 January 2021.
September 2021: Exit from "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" Adaptation
Phoebe Waller-Bridge left the television adaptation of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" in September 2021 due to creative differences.
2021: Screenwriting Contribution to "No Time to Die"
Phoebe Waller-Bridge contributed to the screenplay of the James Bond film "No Time to Die", released in 2021.
2022: Conclusion of "Killing Eve"
The final season of "Killing Eve" aired in 2022.
2023: Release of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny"
Phoebe Waller-Bridge starred in the film "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" as Helena Shaw, which was released in June 2023.