Felicity Jones
English actress from 'The Theory of Everything'
An English actress, she gained recognition for roles in film and television. Breakthrough performance came in 'The Theory of Everything' as Jane Hawking, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Featured in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' as Jyn Erso, contributing to the science fiction franchise's popularity. Other notable works include 'The Invisible Woman' and 'A Monster Calls'. She has collaborated with various acclaimed directors and participated in numerous film projects throughout her career, showcasing versatility in both independent and blockbuster films.
Received Academy Award nomination for 'The Theory of Everything'
Starred as Jyn Erso in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
Played Jane Hawking in 'The Theory of Everything'
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Chilean politician and minister
Born
October 17th, 1946 79 years ago
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October 17th, 1974 51 years ago
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German-Turkish pop music singer
Born
October 17th, 1972 53 years ago
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Baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds
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October 17th, 1976 49 years ago
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Born
October 17th, 1976 49 years ago
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Born
October 17th, 1971 54 years ago
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