Rose Leslie Biography
(Scottish Actress)Birthday: February 9, 1987 (Aquarius)
Born In: Aberdeen, Scotland
Advanced SearchRose Leslie is a Scottish actress known for playing Ygritte in HBO’s fantasy drama series ‘Game of Thrones’ and Gwen Dawson in ITV’s series ‘Downton Abbey.’ Her role in the TV film ‘New Town’ was also much appreciated; it won her a Scottish BAFTA award for Best Acting Performance. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, she was raised at the Lickleyhead Castle, her family's 15th century ancestral house. Leslie moved to France at the age of ten. After shifting to England at the age of 13, she studied at Millfield School in Somerset. To pursue her dream career, she later moved to London when she was 18 and went on to attend the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art to study acting. At the academy, she was deeply involved in plays. Leslie made her professional acting debut in 2008, appearing in an episode of Channel 5’s ‘Banged Up Abroad’. Since then, she has been entertaining her audiences with her extraordinary acting skills. In 2012, the Scottish beauty started a relationship with ‘Game of Thrones’ star Kit Harington and the two got married in June 2018. In her leisure time, Leslie enjoys running, playing tennis, skiing and rock climbing. Quick FactsAlso Known As: Rose Eleanor Arbuthnot-Leslie
Age: 36 Years, 36 Year Old Females
Family:Spouse/Ex-: Kit Harington (m. 2018)
father: Sebastian Arbuthnot-Leslie
mother: Candida Mary Sibyl
siblings: John Arbuthnot-Leslie, William Arbuthnot-Leslie
Born Country: Scotland
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Height: 5'6" (168 cm), 5'6" Females
City: Aberdeen, Scotland
More Factseducation: London Academy Of Music And Dramatic Art
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