"Ruth Wilson is a celebrated English actress known for her versatile roles in film and television. She gained recognition for her performances in "Jane Eyre," "Luther," "The Affair," and "Mrs Wilson." Her portrayal of Marisa Coulter in "His Dark Materials" earned her critical acclaim and a BAFTA Cymru Award. Wilson's film credits include notable projects such as "The Lone Ranger," "Saving Mr. Banks," and "Dark River." Her captivating performances and impactful roles have solidified her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1963: Death of Alexander Wilson
Alexander Wilson, Ruth Wilson's grandfather and the subject of the series "Mrs Wilson", passed away in 1963.
January 1982: Birth of Ruth Wilson
Ruth Wilson was born in January 1982.
2003: Graduation from the University of Nottingham
Ruth Wilson obtained her degree in History from the University of Nottingham in 2003.
July 2005: Graduation from LAMDA
Ruth Wilson graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in July 2005.
2005: Death of Alison Wilson
Alison Wilson, Ruth Wilson's grandmother and the inspiration for "Mrs Wilson", passed away in 2005.
2006: Post-"Jane Eyre" Projects
Following her success in "Jane Eyre", Ruth Wilson took on roles in "Suburban Shootout", "Agatha Christie's Marple", and "Capturing Mary" in 2006.
2006: Breakthrough Role in "Jane Eyre"
Ruth Wilson landed the leading role in the television adaptation of "Jane Eyre" in 2006.
2007: Stage Performance in "Gorky's Philistines" and Awards Presentation
Ruth Wilson appeared in the stage production of "Gorky's Philistines" at the Royal National Theatre and presented the Lilian Baylis Awards in 2007.
2007: Continued Television Work and Filming
Ruth Wilson continued filming for various television projects, including "Suburban Shootout" and "Capturing Mary", in 2007.
February 2008: Television Appearances and Documentary Narration
Ruth Wilson made guest appearances in the sitcom "Freezing" and narrated the documentary "The Polish Ambulance Murders" in February 2008.
April 2008: Performance in "The Doctor Who Hears Voices"
Ruth Wilson portrayed a mentally ill doctor in the dramatized documentary "The Doctor Who Hears Voices", which aired in April 2008.
October 2009: Stage Role in "A Streetcar Named Desire"
Ruth Wilson portrayed Stella in a revival of "A Streetcar Named Desire" at the Donmar Warehouse, concluding in October 2009.
November 2009: Premiere of "The Prisoner" Miniseries
The TV miniseries remake of "The Prisoner", featuring Ruth Wilson as "No. 313", premiered in November 2009.
December 2009: Appearance in "Small Island" Adaptation
Ruth Wilson appeared as "Queenie" in the BBC adaptation of "Small Island", which aired in December 2009.
2010: Ongoing Role in "Luther"
Ruth Wilson began her recurring role as Alice Morgan in the British psychological police drama "Luther" in 2010.
2010: Debut as Alice Morgan in "Luther"
Ruth Wilson first appeared as Alice Morgan in the BBC crime drama "Luther" in 2010.
2010: US Broadcast of "Small Island"
The BBC adaptation of "Small Island", featuring Ruth Wilson, aired in the United States on PBS in 2010.
October 2011: Lead Role in "Anna Christie" at the Donmar Warehouse
Ruth Wilson starred as the title character in Eugene O'Neill's "Anna Christie" at the Donmar Warehouse, concluding its run in October 2011.
September 2012: Potential "Luther" Spin-off Announcement
The creator of "Luther" announced plans for a potential spin-off centered on Ruth Wilson's character, Alice Morgan, in September 2012.
2013: Film Appearances and Continued "Luther" Role
Ruth Wilson appeared in films like "The Lone Ranger" and "Saving Mr. Banks" while continuing her role in "Luther" in 2013.
2014: Start of "The Affair" Role
Ruth Wilson joined the cast of the drama television series "The Affair", playing the role of Alison Bailey, starting in 2014.
2014: Starring Role in "The Affair"
Ruth Wilson took on the role of Alison Bailey in the drama series "The Affair" starting in 2014.
January 2015: Golden Globe Award Win for "The Affair"
Ruth Wilson received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama for her performance in the first season of "The Affair" in January 2015.
March 2015: Broadway Debut and Tony Award Nomination for "Constellations"
Ruth Wilson made her Broadway debut in "Constellations" alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, which ran until March 2015. She received a Tony Award nomination for her performance.
December 2016: Lead Role in "Hedda Gabler" at the National Theatre
Ruth Wilson took on the title role in a new adaptation of "Hedda Gabler" at the Royal National Theatre, starting in December 2016.
2016: Premiere of "I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House"
Ruth Wilson's film "I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2016.
February 2017: Conclusion of "Hedda Gabler" Run
Ruth Wilson's performance in "Hedda Gabler" at the Royal National Theatre concluded in February 2017, receiving critical acclaim.
2017: Release of "Dark River" and Continued Success
Ruth Wilson starred in the film "Dark River", which was released in 2017.
November 2018: Premiere of "Mrs Wilson" and Family Connection
The BBC drama "Mrs Wilson", starring Ruth Wilson as her own grandmother, Alison Wilson, premiered in November 2018.
2018: Departure from "The Affair"
Ruth Wilson left the television series "The Affair" after four seasons in 2018.
2018: Departure from "The Affair" and "Mrs Wilson" Premiere
Ruth Wilson left the series "The Affair" after four seasons and starred in the BBC drama "Mrs Wilson", which premiered in 2018.
2018: Status of "Luther" Spin-off
As of 2018, the proposed spin-off of "Luther" featuring Ruth Wilson's character had not been produced.
December 2019: Report on Departure from "The Affair"
Details surrounding Ruth Wilson's departure from "The Affair" surfaced in December 2019, citing concerns about nudity, creative differences, and a negative work environment.
2019: Return to "Luther" and Start of "His Dark Materials"
Ruth Wilson reprised her role as Alice Morgan in "Luther" and began portraying Marisa Coulter in "His Dark Materials" in 2019.
October 2020: BAFTA Cymru Award for "His Dark Materials"
Ruth Wilson was awarded the BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Marisa Coulter in "His Dark Materials" in October 2020.
November 2020: Casting in "Oslo" Film Adaptation
Ruth Wilson was announced to star as Mona Juul in the film adaptation of the play "Oslo" in November 2020.
2020: BAFTA Cymru Award Win for "His Dark Materials"
Ruth Wilson received the BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Actress for her performance in "His Dark Materials" in 2020.
2021: Appointment as Member of the Order of the British Empire
Ruth Wilson was recognized for her contributions to drama with the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honor in 2021.
2022: Conclusion of "His Dark Materials"
Ruth Wilson's role in "His Dark Materials" concluded in 2022.
November 2023: Casting as Emily Maitlis in "A Very Royal Scandal"
It was revealed in November 2023 that Ruth Wilson would portray Emily Maitlis in the upcoming series "A Very Royal Scandal".