Carey Mulligan was born on May 28, 1985, in Westminster, London, United Kingdom.

Education. Mulligan attended the International School of Düsseldorf in Germany and later the Woldingham School in Surrey, UK. She began nurturing her interest in acting from a young age.

Film Career. Carey Mulligan is a talented British actress with a successful career. She made her debut in the world of cinema in 2005 and quickly gained recognition for her exceptional performances. She is particularly known for her roles in films like "An Education" (2009), for which she received an Oscar nomination, and "Drive" (2011).

Theater. In addition to film, Mulligan has significant theater experience. She has performed in successful theater productions in London and on Broadway, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

Social Activism. Carey Mulligan is actively involved in social and humanitarian causes. She has supported campaigns for gender equality and worked to raise awareness on important issues, such as girls' education.

Personal Life. Mulligan is married to singer and musician Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons. The couple has two children.

Filmography

Pride & Prejudice (2005)

• Genre: Drama, Romance
• Plot: An adaptation of Jane Austen's classic about the romantic lives of the Bennet sisters.

Northanger Abbey (2007)

• Genre: Drama, Romance
• Plot: A television adaptation of Jane Austen's novel focused on a young woman's adventures in a Gothic castle.

When Did You Last See Your Father? (2007)

• Genre: Biography, Drama
• Plot: A man reflects on his relationship with his dying father and childhood memories.

Public Enemies (2009)

Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama

• Plot: The story of the infamous gangster John Dillinger during the Great Depression.

Brothers (2009)

• Genre: Drama, War
• Plot: A soldier on a mission in Afghanistan is presumed dead, and his brother gets close to his family.

An Education (2009)

• Genre: Drama, Romance
• Plot: A high school student in 1960s London is courted by an older man.

Never Let Me Go (2010)

• Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
• Plot: Three young people grow up in an isolated boarding school, discovering a dark secret about their future.

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)

• Genre: Drama
• Plot: The sequel to "Wall Street" follows Gordon Gekko's return and his relationship with young broker Jacob.

Drive (2011)

• Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
• Plot: A getaway driver for robberies finds himself involved in a dangerous scheme.

Shame (2011)

• Genre: Drama
• Plot: The life of a man with a sexual addiction is disrupted by the sudden arrival of his sister.

The Great Gatsby (2013)

• Genre: Drama, Romance
• Plot: An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel about luxury and love life in the 1920s.

Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)

• Genre: Drama, Music
• Plot: A week in the life of a young folk singer in 1961's Greenwich Village.

Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)

• Genre: Drama, Romance
• Plot: An adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel about the young and independent Bathsheba Everdene and her three suitors.

Suffragette (2015)

• Genre: Drama, History
• Plot: The story of the early activists of the suffragette movement in the United Kingdom in the early 20th century.

Mudbound (2017)

• Genre: Drama, History
• Plot: Two families, one black and one white, confront the racial realities of post-World War II Mississippi.

Wildlife (2018)

• Genre: Drama
• Plot: A boy witnesses the breakdown of his parents' marriage and his mother's transformation.

Promising Young Woman (2020)

• Genre: Thriller, Drama
• Plot: A woman seeks revenge against those who have wronged her after a tragic event during her college years.

The Dig (2021)

• Genre: Biography, Drama, History
• Plot: The archaeological discovery of Sutton Hoo in 1939 and the relationship between archaeologist Basil Brown and landowner Edith Pretty.

AWARDS

Academy Awards (Oscars):

• Best Actress: Nominated for "An Education" (2009) and "Promising Young Woman" (2020).

Golden Globe Awards:

• Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Won for "Promising Young Woman" (2021).

BAFTA Awards:

• Best Actress in a Leading Role: Won for "An Education" (2010).

Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG):

• Received nominations for her performances.

Critics' Choice Movie Awards:

• Won and received nominations for several performances.