History of Rose Leslie in Timeline

Rose Leslie is a Scottish actress known for her roles in popular television series. She gained recognition for portraying Gwen Dawson in Downton Abbey and Ygritte in Game of Thrones, showcasing her talent in both period dramas and fantasy genres. Leslie further expanded her career by playing Maia Rindell in The Good Fight, a legal and political drama, and starred as Clare Abshire in HBO's The Time Traveler's Wife. Her performances have established her as a versatile actress in the television industry.

February 1987: Rose Leslie Born

In February 1987, Rose Eleanor Arbuthnot-Leslie was born, marking the beginning of her life and eventual career as a Scottish actress.

2000: Attended Millfield Boarding School

In 2000, Rose Leslie began attending Millfield, a boarding school in Street, Somerset, marking a significant period in her education.

2005: Finished at Millfield Boarding School

In 2005, Rose Leslie finished attending Millfield, a boarding school in Street, Somerset, marking a significant period in her education.

2008: Graduated from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

In 2008, Rose Leslie graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours and a BASSC certificate in stage combat, completing her formal dramatic training.

2009: Won Scottish BAFTA for New Town

In 2009, Rose Leslie won the Scottish BAFTA for Best Acting Performance – New Talent Award for her leading on-screen debut in the television film New Town, marking an early achievement in her career.

October 2010: Lead in 'Bedlam' at the Globe Theatre

In October 2010, Rose Leslie took the lead role in Nell Leyshon's play 'Bedlam' at the Globe Theatre, portraying May, a character driven mad by lost love, earning praise for her poignant performance.

2011: Began Dating Kit Harington

In 2011, Rose Leslie began dating Kit Harington, who played her love interest, Jon Snow, in Game of Thrones, marking the start of their relationship.

2011: Brief appearance in Case Histories

In 2011, while working on Downton Abbey, Rose Leslie briefly appeared in two episodes of the British drama series Case Histories, expanding her television roles.

2012: Cast as Ygritte in Game of Thrones

In 2012, Rose Leslie was cast as the wildling Ygritte in seasons two, three, and four of the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, a role that garnered her significant recognition.

2012: Appeared in 'Now Is Good', 'Vera', 'Utopia' and 'Blandings'

In 2012, alongside her role in Game of Thrones, Rose Leslie appeared in the drama film 'Now Is Good' and in episodes of the detective television series 'Vera', conspiracy drama 'Utopia', and comedy series 'Blandings', showcasing her versatility in different genres.

2013: Critical Acclaim for Game of Thrones Performance

In 2013, Rose Leslie's portrayal of Ygritte in Game of Thrones was praised for elevating the character beyond the books, with critics noting her dangerous yet flirtatious performance.

November 2014: Appeared in 'The Great Fire' and starred in 'Honeymoon'

In November 2014, Rose Leslie appeared in the four-part mini-series 'The Great Fire' and starred in the horror film 'Honeymoon', continuing to expand her roles in diverse projects.

2014: Supported Scotland Remaining in the UK

In 2014, Rose Leslie supported Scotland remaining as part of the United Kingdom during the Scottish independence referendum campaign, expressing her political views.

2014: Acclaim for 'The Watchers on the Wall' Episode

In 2014, Rose Leslie's portrayal of Ygritte in Game of Thrones was praised, particularly in "The Watchers of the Wall" episode, with critics noting her elevating the character beyond the books.

2015: Campaigned with Conservatives

At the 2015 UK general election, Rose Leslie campaigned with the Conservatives in her local constituency of Gordon, showing her political alignment.

2015: Recorded 'Carmilla' audiobook with David Tennant

In 2015, Rose Leslie and David Tennant recorded an audiobook version of 'Carmilla', exploring voice acting in addition to her on-screen roles.

2015: Starred in 'The Last Witch Hunter'

In 2015, Rose Leslie starred in the action adventure/fantasy film 'The Last Witch Hunter', further diversifying her acting roles.

2016: Portrayed Athena in 'Sticky Notes'

In 2016, Rose Leslie portrayed the character of Athena in 'Sticky Notes', adding another film role to her repertoire.

2016: Cast in 'The Good Fight'

In 2016, Rose Leslie was cast in 'The Good Fight', a CBS All Access legal drama and spin-off of 'The Good Wife', where she played Maia Rindell.

February 2017: 'The Good Fight' First Episode Aired

In February 2017, the first episode of 'The Good Fight' aired, featuring Rose Leslie as Maia Rindell, a young lawyer involved in a financial scam.

2017: Voice for 'En' in Video Game Echo

In 2017, Rose Leslie provided the voice for the female protagonist 'En' in the video game Echo, a game by Copenhagen-based game developer Ultra Ultra, expanding her work into video games.

June 2018: Married Kit Harington

On June 23, 2018, Rose Leslie and Kit Harington married, solidifying their relationship.

July 2019: Departure from 'The Good Fight' Announced

In July 2019, it was revealed that Rose Leslie would not return for the fourth season of 'The Good Fight', marking the end of her role as Maia Rindell.

October 2019: Cast in 'Death on The Nile'

In October 2019, Rose Leslie was cast as Louise Bourget in Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel 'Death on The Nile'.

January 2020: Joined cast of 'Vigil'

In January 2020, Rose Leslie joined the cast of BBC's and World Productions' drama series 'Vigil'.

September 2020: Leslie Posed for Magazine Photo Shoot While Pregnant

In September 2020, Rose Leslie posed for a magazine photo shoot while visibly pregnant, announcing that she was expecting her first child with Kit Harington.

January 2021: Birth of Son

In January 2021, Rose Leslie and Kit Harington's son was born, expanding their family.

February 2021: Cast in 'The Time Traveler's Wife'

In February 2021, Rose Leslie was cast as Clare Abshire in HBO's 'The Time Traveler's Wife' TV series, based on the novel by Audrey Niffenegger, starring alongside Theo James.