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Joely Richardson

Bio: Joely Kim Richardson (born 9 January 1965) is an English actress, most known recently for her role as Queen Catherine Parr in the Showtime television show The Tudors and Julia McNamara in the television drama Nip/Tuck. She also appeared in films such as 101 Dalmatians (1996), Event Horizon (1997), The Patriot (2000) and the upcoming film adaptation, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Born: Sat, Jan 09 1965
Birthplace: Marylebone, London, England, UK
Joely Richardson is 60 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Downton Abbey 3
Downton Abbey 3
Joely Richardson will be 60 in Downton Abbey 3
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 2025
Poster of Little Bone Lodge
Little Bone Lodge
Joely Richardson was 58 in Little Bone Lodge as 'Ma'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 2023
Poster of Lady Chatterley's Lover
Lady Chatterley's Lover
Joely Richardson was 57 in Lady Chatterley's Lover as 'Mrs. Bolton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 2022
Poster of The Lost Girls
The Lost Girls
Joely Richardson was 57 in The Lost Girls as 'Jane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 2022
Poster of My Dad's Christmas Date
My Dad's Christmas Date
Joely Richardson was 55 in My Dad's Christmas Date as 'Sarah'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 2020
Poster of Hot Pink Horror: The Making of Color Out of Space
Hot Pink Horror: The Making of Color Out of Space
Joely Richardson was 55 in Hot Pink Horror: The Making of Color Out of Space
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 25 2020
Poster of The Turning
The Turning
Joely Richardson was 55 in The Turning as 'Darla Mandell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 2020
Poster of Color Out of Space
Color Out of Space
Joely Richardson was 54 in Color Out of Space as 'Theresa Gardner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 2019
Poster of The Aspern Papers
The Aspern Papers
Joely Richardson was 54 in The Aspern Papers as 'Miss Tina'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 2019
Poster of Surviving Christmas with the Relatives
Surviving Christmas with the Relatives
Joely Richardson was 53 in Surviving Christmas with the Relatives as 'Lyla'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 2018
Poster of In Darkness
In Darkness
Joely Richardson was 53 in In Darkness as 'Alex'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 2018
Poster of Red Sparrow
Red Sparrow
Joely Richardson was 53 in Red Sparrow as 'Nina Egorova'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 28 2018
Poster of The Hatton Garden Job
The Hatton Garden Job
Joely Richardson was 52 in The Hatton Garden Job as 'Erzebet Zslondos'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 2017
Poster of The Time of Their Lives
The Time of Their Lives
Joely Richardson was 52 in The Time of Their Lives as 'Lucy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 2017
Poster of Fallen
Fallen
Joely Richardson was 51 in Fallen as 'Ms Sophia Bliss'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 2016
Poster of Snowden
Snowden
Joely Richardson was 51 in Snowden as 'Janine Gibson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 2016
Poster of Papa Hemingway in Cuba
Papa Hemingway in Cuba
Joely Richardson was 50 in Papa Hemingway in Cuba as 'Mary Hemingway'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 19 2015
Poster of The Messenger
The Messenger
Joely Richardson was 50 in The Messenger as 'Psychiatrist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 2015
Poster of Maggie
Maggie
Joely Richardson was 50 in Maggie as 'Caroline'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 2015
Poster of Pandas: The Journey Home
Pandas: The Journey Home
Joely Richardson was 49 in Pandas: The Journey Home
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 2014
Poster of Endless Love
Endless Love
Joely Richardson was 49 in Endless Love as 'Anne Butterfield'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 12 2014
Poster of Vampire Academy
Vampire Academy
Joely Richardson was 49 in Vampire Academy as 'Queen Tatiana Ivashkov'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 2014
Poster of Thanks for Sharing
Thanks for Sharing
Joely Richardson was 48 in Thanks for Sharing as 'Katie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 2013
Poster of The Devil's Violinist
The Devil's Violinist
Joely Richardson was 48 in The Devil's Violinist as 'Ethel Langham'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 30 2013
Poster of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Characters - Salander, Blomkvist and Vanger
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Characters - Salander, Blomkvist and Vanger
Joely Richardson was 47 in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Characters - Salander, Blomkvist and Vanger as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 20 2012
Poster of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Men Who Hate Women
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Men Who Hate Women
Joely Richardson was 47 in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Men Who Hate Women as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 20 2012
Poster of Red Lights
Red Lights
Joely Richardson was 47 in Red Lights as 'Monica Handsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 2012
Poster of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Joely Richardson was 46 in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as 'Anita Vanger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 2011
Poster of Anonymous
Anonymous
Joely Richardson was 46 in Anonymous as 'Princess Elizabeth Tudor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2011
Poster of The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
Joely Richardson was 42 in The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey as 'Susan McDowell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 2007
Poster of The Last Mimzy
The Last Mimzy
Joely Richardson was 42 in The Last Mimzy as 'Jo Wilder'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 2007
Poster of Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America
Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America
Joely Richardson was 41 in Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America as 'Dr. Iris Varnack'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 09 2006
Poster of The Making of 'Event Horizon'
The Making of 'Event Horizon'
Joely Richardson was 41 in The Making of 'Event Horizon' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 18 2006
Poster of Wallis & Edward
Wallis & Edward
Joely Richardson was 40 in Wallis & Edward as 'Wallis Simpson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 2005
Poster of Lies My Mother Told Me
Lies My Mother Told Me
Joely Richardson was 40 in Lies My Mother Told Me as 'Laren Sims'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 07 2005
Poster of The Fever
The Fever
Joely Richardson was 39 in The Fever as 'Woman at 30'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 23 2004
Poster of Shoreditch
Shoreditch
Joely Richardson was 38 in Shoreditch as 'Butterfly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 2003
Poster of Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel
Joely Richardson was 38 in Fallen Angel as 'Katherine Wentworth'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 23 2003
Poster of The Affair of the Necklace
The Affair of the Necklace
Joely Richardson was 36 in The Affair of the Necklace as 'Marie-Antoinette'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 2001
Poster of The Patriot
The Patriot
Joely Richardson was 35 in The Patriot as 'Charlotte Selton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 2000
Poster of Maybe Baby
Maybe Baby
Joely Richardson was 35 in Maybe Baby as 'Lucy Bell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 2000
Poster of Return to Me
Return to Me
Joely Richardson was 35 in Return to Me as 'Elizabeth Rueland'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2000
Poster of Toy Boys
Toy Boys
Joely Richardson was 34 in Toy Boys as 'Camilla'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1999
Poster of Under Heaven
Under Heaven
Joely Richardson was 33 in Under Heaven as 'Eleanor Dunston'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1998
Poster of The Tribe
The Tribe
Joely Richardson was 33 in The Tribe as 'Emily'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 21 1998
Poster of Wrestling with Alligators
Wrestling with Alligators
Joely Richardson was 33 in Wrestling with Alligators as 'Claire'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1998
Poster of Event Horizon
Event Horizon
Joely Richardson was 32 in Event Horizon as 'Starck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1997
Poster of 101 Dalmatians
101 Dalmatians
Joely Richardson was 31 in 101 Dalmatians as 'Anita'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1996
Poster of Loch Ness
Loch Ness
Joely Richardson was 31 in Loch Ness as 'Laura'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Hollow Reed
Hollow Reed
Joely Richardson was 31 in Hollow Reed as 'Hannah Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 24 1996
Poster of Sister My Sister
Sister My Sister
Joely Richardson was 29 in Sister My Sister as 'Christine'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 1994
Poster of I'll Do Anything
I'll Do Anything
Joely Richardson was 29 in I'll Do Anything as 'Cathy Breslow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1994
Poster of Rebecca's Daughters
Rebecca's Daughters
Joely Richardson was 27 in Rebecca's Daughters as 'Rhiannon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 1992
Poster of Shining Through
Shining Through
Joely Richardson was 27 in Shining Through as 'Margrete Von Eberstein'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1992
Poster of King Ralph
King Ralph
Joely Richardson was 26 in King Ralph as 'Princess Anna'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1991
Poster of Heading Home
Heading Home
Joely Richardson was 26 in Heading Home as 'Janetta Wheatland'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 13 1991
Poster of Available Light
Available Light
Joely Richardson was 25 in Available Light as 'Gussy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 05 1990
Poster of A proposito di quella strana ragazza
A proposito di quella strana ragazza
Joely Richardson was 24 in A proposito di quella strana ragazza as 'Giovanna'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1989
Poster of Drowning by Numbers
Drowning by Numbers
Joely Richardson was 23 in Drowning by Numbers as 'Cissie Colpitts 3'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1988
Poster of Body Contact
Body Contact
Joely Richardson was 22 in Body Contact as 'Dominique'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 06 1987
Poster of Wetherby
Wetherby
Joely Richardson was 20 in Wetherby as 'Jean Travers (Young)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 1985
Poster of The Hotel New Hampshire
The Hotel New Hampshire
Joely Richardson was 19 in The Hotel New Hampshire as 'Waitress'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1984

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Renegade Nell
Renegade Nell
Joely Richardson was 59+ in Renegade Nell as 'Lady Eularia Moggerhanger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 29 2024
Poster of The Gentlemen
The Gentlemen
Joely Richardson was 59+ in The Gentlemen as 'Lady Sabrina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 07 2024
Poster of One Day
One Day
Joely Richardson was 59+ in One Day as 'Helen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 08 2024
Poster of The Sandman
The Sandman
Joely Richardson was 57+ in The Sandman as 'Ethel Cripps'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 05 2022
Poster of Surface
Surface
Joely Richardson was 57+ in Surface
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 28 2022
Poster of Suspect
Suspect
Joely Richardson was 57+ in Suspect as 'Jackie Snowden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 19 2022
Poster of The Rook
The Rook
Joely Richardson was 54+ in The Rook as 'Linda Farrier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 30 2019
Poster of Emerald City
Emerald City
Joely Richardson was 51+ in Emerald City as 'Glinda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 06 2017
Poster of The Blacklist
The Blacklist
Joely Richardson was 48+ in The Blacklist as 'Cassandra Bianchi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Shakespeare Uncovered
Shakespeare Uncovered
Joely Richardson was 47+ in Shakespeare Uncovered as 'Herself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 19 2012
Poster of Titanic: Blood and Steel
Titanic: Blood and Steel
Joely Richardson was 47+ in Titanic: Blood and Steel as 'Countess Markievicz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 13 2012
Poster of The Day of the Triffids
The Day of the Triffids
Joely Richardson was 44+ in The Day of the Triffids as 'Jo Playton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 28 2009
Poster of The Tudors
The Tudors
Joely Richardson was 42+ in The Tudors as 'Catherine Parr'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 2007
Poster of Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck
Joely Richardson was 38+ in Nip/Tuck as 'Julia McNamara'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 22 2003
Poster of Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Joely Richardson was 36+ in Friday Night with Jonathan Ross as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 02 2001
Poster of The Echo
The Echo
Joely Richardson was 33+ in The Echo as 'Amanda Powell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 29 1998
Poster of Lady Chatterley
Lady Chatterley
Joely Richardson was 28+ in Lady Chatterley as 'Lady Chatterley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 06 1993
Poster of Behaving Badly
Behaving Badly
Joely Richardson was 24+ in Behaving Badly as 'Serafina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 20 1989
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Joely Richardson was 23+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot as 'Joanna Farley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of The Storyteller
The Storyteller
Joely Richardson was 23+ in The Storyteller as 'Princess'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 15 1988
Poster of Bookish
Bookish
Joely Richardson will be 60+ in Bookish
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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