Lily James Biography
(Portrayed Title Role in Movie 'Cinderella')
Birthday: April 5, 1989 (Aries)
Born In: Esher
Lily James is a popular English actress famous for her roles in movies such as ‘Cinderella’ where she played the titular role. She is also known for her supporting role in the war drama film ‘Darkest Hour’. Born in Esher, Surrey, as the daughter of an actress and a musician, she was exposed to the show business at a young age. She decided to follow her mother’s footsteps as a little girl and studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.She began her career by appearing on TV. Her first role was in the series ‘Just William’, where she appeared for four episodes. She made her big screen debut with a role in the epic fantasy film ‘Wrath of the Titans’. The film was a financial success, earning twice its budget. She came to worldwide popularity with her portrayal of Cinderella in the romantic fantasy film ‘Cinderella’. It was based on the famous folk tale of the same name. The film was a commercial success and also received an Oscar nomination.More recently, she played the role of Elizabeth Nel, who was the personal secretary of Winston Churchill, in the war drama film ‘Darkest Hour’.