Biography
Ruth Negga (born May 4, 1981) is an Ethiopian-Irish actress. For her portrayal of Mildred Loving in the 2016 biographical romantic drama "Loving", Negga received several major nominations from the Academy Awards, British Academy Film Awards and the Golden Globe Awards, and won the Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actress. She has also appeared in the BBC mini-series Criminal Justice, E4's Misfits, and the AMC series Preacher.
Movies & TV Shows
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World War Z (2013) — W.H.O. Doctor
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Warcraft (2016) — Queen Taria Wrynn
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Ad Astra (2019) — Helen Lantos
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Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) — Raina
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Preacher (2016) — Tulip O'Hare
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Phineas and Ferb (2007) — Lieutenant Zarna (voice)
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Misfits (2009) — Nikki
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Loving (2016) — Mildred Loving
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Presumed Innocent (2024) — Barbara Sabich
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Breakfast on Pluto (2005) — Charlie
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) — Self - Guest
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Passing (2021) — Clare Kendry
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Angela's Christmas (2017) — Mother (voice)
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The Samaritan (2012) — Iris
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Isolation (2005) — Mary
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Jimi: All Is by My Side (2013) — Ida
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Good Grief (2023) — Sophie
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Explained (2018) — Narrator (voice)
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Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) — Self
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Angela's Christmas Wish (2020) — Mother
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Colour Me Kubrick (2005) — Lolita (uncredited)
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Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth (2020) — Finn's Mum (voice)
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Secret State (2012) — Agnes Evans
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Love/Hate (2010) — Rosemary "Rosie" Moynihan
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Noble (2014) — Joan
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Criminal Justice (2008) — Melanie Lloyd
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Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché (2021) — Poly Styrene (voice)
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Of Mind and Music (2014) — Jessica
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Number One on the Call Sheet (2025) — Self
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Iona (2015) — Iona
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Five Daughters (2010) — Rochelle
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The Emmy Awards (1949) — Self
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Personal Affairs (2009) — Doris Siddiqi
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Shirley (2011) — Shirley Bassey
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National Theatre Live: Phèdre (2009) — Aricia
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Stars (2006) — Sophie (voice)
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National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2010) — Ophelia
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Together for Palestine (2025) — Self
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The Nativity (2010) — Leah
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Hello Carter (2011) — Doctor