Ruth Negga received an Academy Award nomination for her masterful performance in Jeff Nichols’ Loving (Competition, 2016 Festival de Cannes) earning her several nominations. Born in Ethiopia then raised in Ireland and England, she notably established herself in theatre: first receiving a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Duck, originating the titular role in a production of Hamlet in Dublin and New York, and later garnering a Tony nomination for Macbeth. Ruth’s film credits include Rebecca Hall’s Passing, acquiring a Golden Globe nomination and Independent Spirit Award. Her television credits include Presumed Innocent, for which she received an Emmy Award nomination, Preacher, which she starred and was a co-EP and numerous projects that garnered her Emmy, BAFTA, Irish Film & Television Awards.
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- Member Feature films, 2026
