Rebecca Ferguson Biography

(Swedish Actress)

Birthday: October 19, 1983 (Libra)

Born In: Stockholm, Sweden

Rebecca Ferguson is a Swedish actress who first came to prominence with her role of Anna Gripenhielm in the 1999 soap-opera ‘Nya tider’. She further rose to fame with her portrayal of Elizabeth Woodville in the drama series ‘The White Queen’ that earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries/Motion Picture Made for Television. On the big screen, Ferguson is known for starring in the films ‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’, ‘Life’ and ‘The Greatest Showman’. Born and raised in the Vasastaden district of Stockholm, she was educated at Adolf Fredrik's Music School. Ferguson has taught Argentinian Tango at a local dance company. She has also worked as a model for numerous brands and companies. Besides being active in the entertainment industry, she is a complete family woman who is fully devoted to her two young children.
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Quick Facts

Boyfriend: Rosemary Ferguson

Also Known As: Rebecca Louisa Ferguson Sundström

Age: 40 Years, 40 Year Old Females

Family:

mother: Rosemary Ferguson

children: Isac Hallberg

Actresses Swedish Women

Height: 5'5" (165 cm), 5'5" Females

Notable Alumni: Adolf Fredrik's Music School

Ancestry: Irish Swedish, Scottish Swedish

City: Stockholm, Sweden

More Facts

education: Adolf Fredrik's Music School

  • 1

    What are Rebecca Ferguson's most popular movies?

    Rebecca Ferguson is best known for her roles in movies such as "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation," "The Greatest Showman," and "Doctor Sleep."
  • 2

    Is Rebecca Ferguson a singer?

    Yes, in addition to her acting career, Rebecca Ferguson is also a talented singer. She has released several music albums and singles.
  • 3

    Has Rebecca Ferguson won any major acting awards?

    Yes, Rebecca Ferguson has received critical acclaim for her performances, but she has not won any major acting awards yet.
  • 4

    Where is Rebecca Ferguson from?

    Rebecca Ferguson was born in Sweden and has a diverse background with roots in England, where she spent part of her childhood.
Career
Rebecca Ferguson made her television debut in 1999 when she was cast as Anna Gripenhielm in the opera ‘Nya tider’. After this, she made guest appearances in the TV programs ‘Wallander’ and ‘Ocean Ave’. In 2013, she played the main role of Elizabeth Woodville in the drama series ‘The White Queen’. The following year, the actress appeared in two episodes of the miniseries ‘The Red Tent’ as well as in the flick ‘Hercules’. In 2015, she was cast as Ilsa Faust in the American action spy film ‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’. This made her a popular face on the international level.
In 2016, Ferguson bagged important roles in the British Cold War movie ‘Despite the Falling Snow’ and in the biographical drama film ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’. She also did the mystery thriller ‘The Girl on the Train’ the same year. She next played Miranda North in the horror flick ‘Life’ in 2017. That year, the Swedish actress co-starred in Tomas Alfredson's thriller ‘The Snowman’ opposite Charlotte Gainsbourg and Michael Fassbender. She also appeared as Jenny Lind in the musical ‘The Greatest Showman’ the same year.
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Personal Life
Rebecca Louisa Ferguson Sundström was born on 19 October 1983 in Stockholm, Sweden. Her mother, Rosemary, is British; she relocated to Sweden at the age of 25. Her father is Swedish. Ferguson grew up with three siblings. Her parents divorced later on. The actress attended an English-speaking school and later studied at Adolf Fredrik's Music School, graduating in 1999.
Coming to her love life, Rebecca Ferguson gave birth to a son with her then-boyfriend Ludwig Hallberg in 2007. The couple moved to Simrishamn and lived there together for a few years before separating in 2015. In January 2018, Ferguson disclosed on ‘The Graham Norton Show’ that she was pregnant with her second child. However, she didn’t disclose the name of the child’s father. Her daughter was born in July 2018. Ferguson is claustrophobic and also suffers from vertigo.
Facts About Rebecca Ferguson

In addition to her music career, Rebecca Ferguson has also ventured into acting, appearing in films such as "Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation" and "The Greatest Showman."

Rebecca Ferguson has a passion for charity work and has been involved in various philanthropic endeavors, supporting causes such as children's education and cancer research.
Despite her success in the entertainment industry, Rebecca Ferguson remains down-to-earth and values spending quality time with her family and friends.
One of Rebecca Ferguson's lesser-known talents is her skill as a painter, often using art as a form of relaxation and self-expression outside of her busy schedule.

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