Ruth Negga Biography
Ruth Negga is an Ethiopian-Irish Actress who was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and brought up in Limerick, Ireland. She is widely known for her roles in the black-and-white drama film ‘Passing’ as Claire Kendr, the comedy-drama series ‘Misfits’ as Nikki, and in the ABC’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Raina, which both earning her Irish Film & Television Academy nomination for Best Actress.
Ruth’s role as Mildred Loving in ‘Loving’ earned her multiple awards including ‘New York Film Critics Online’, and ‘Black Reel Awards’, and nominations ‘British Academy Film Awards’, ‘Independent Spirit Awards’, and ‘Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association’, among others.
Ruth Negga Age
Negga is 39 years old as of 2021, she was born on 7 January 1982, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 7 January every year and her birth sign is Capricorn.
Ruth Negga Height
Ruth stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches. Her body measurements are 34-24-33 inches.
Ruth Negga Weight
Negga Weighs 52 kg. She has light brown eyes and dark brown hair.
Ruth Negga Education
Ruth attended the Samuel Beckett Centre at Trinity College, Dublin, from where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts – BA in Acting Studies.
Ruth Negga Parents
Ruth was born to an Irish mother Norra Negga and an Ethiopian father Dr. Nigga in Addis Ababa. Her mother and father met while her mother was working as a nurse in Ethiopia. She was born in Ethiopia and lived there until the age of four years. She, however, lost her father in a road accident when she was seven years. Negga was brought up as an only child in Limerick, Ireland.
Ruth Negga Husband
Negga is not married and is possibly single. She previously dated Dominic Cooper, an actor from 2010. She has been in several relationships with celebrated acting stars including Dominic Cooper. Although she’s has dated many other prominent men, she has never been married. They separated in April 2018.
Ruth Negga Dominic Cooper
Ruth and Dominic Cooper had first met on the set of Phèdre in 2009. The duo dated for six years and lived together in London’s Primrose Hill. It, however, took a couple of years for the press to learn that they had already split says her. The couple starred along with each other in several works like the National Theatre’s production of Phèdre in 2009.
Ruth Negga Net Worth
Negga has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars as of 2021. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an Actress. Through her various sources of income, Ruth has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Ruth Negga Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Ruth.
Ruth Negga Wiki
- Full Names: Ruth Negga
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Actress
- Nationality: Ethiopian-Irish
- Race / Ethnicity: Mixed (Ethiopian and Irish descent)
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Ruth Negga Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 39 years (2021)
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Date of Birth: 7 January 1982
- Place of Birth: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, United States
- Birthday: 7 January
Ruth Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: 34-24-33 inches
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m)
- Weight: 52 kg (115 lbs)
- Eye Color: Light Brown
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Shoe Size: 6.5 (US)
- Dress Size: 4 (US)
- Breast Size: 34 inches
- Waist Size: 24 inches
- Hip Size: 33 inches
Ruth Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Dr. Nigga
- Mother: Norra Negga
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Single
- Husband/Spouse: Not Applicable
- Dating / Boyfriend: Dated Dominic Cooper
- Children: Sons (Not Known) Daughter(s) (Not Known)
Negga Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $4 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actress
Ruth Negga Hamlet
Ruth stars as melancholy Dane, Hamlet in the William Shakespeare adaptation that was first played 300 years ago. The film adaptation is directed by Yaël Farber. The play also features Owen Roe as Claudius. Hamlet also features Will Irvine, Ger Kelly, and Gerard Walsh.
Ruth Negga Preacher
Ruth features in the TV series, Preacher that aired on AMC from 2016 to 2019 as Tulip O’Hare. The one-hour series stars Negga alongside Dominic Cooper as Jesse Custer and Joseph Gilgun as Cassidy. The series also features Malcolm Barrett as FJ Hoover, Julie Ann Emery as Lara Featherstone and Noah Taylor as Adolf Hitler.
Ruth Negga Misfits
Ruth features as Nikki in six episodes of Misfits, a 2010 TV series. The Howard Overman TV series stars Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Curtis Donovan, Joseph Gilgun as Rudy Wade and Iwan Rheon as Simon Bellamy. Other featured actors are Lauren Socha as Kelly Bailey, Antonia Thomas as Alisha Daniels and Karla Crome as Jess.
Ruth Negga Ad Astra
Negga stars in the James Gray movie, Ad Astra as Helen Lantos that was released in 2019. The movie also stars Brad Pitt as Roy McBride and Tommy Lee Jones as H Clifford McBride. Other featured actors are Donald Sutherland as Thomas Pruitt, Kimberly Elise as Lorraine Deavers and Loren Dean as Donald Stanford. The movie was first released in the USA on September 20th 2019.
Ruth Negga Warcraft
Ruth features in the 2016 movie, Warcraft as Lady Taria. The movie stars Travis Fimmel as Anduin Lothar, Paula Patton as Garona and Ben Foster as Medivh. Other featured actors in the Duncan Jones film are Dominic Cooper as Llane Wrynn, Toby Kebbell as Durotan(Antonidas) and Ben Schnetzer as Khadgar. The Duncan Jones 2016 film, Warcraft was first released in the USA on June 10, 2016.
Ruth Negga Movies and TV Shows
Movies
- 2004 – Capital Letters as Taiwo
- 2005 – Breakfast on Pluto as Charlie
- 2006 – Colour Me as Kubrick Lolita
- 2012 – The Samaritan as Iris
- 2013 – 12 Years a Slave as Celeste
- 2014 – Noble as Joan
- 2015 – Iona as Iona
- 2016 – Loving as Mildred Loving
- 2017 – Angela’s Christmas as Mother (Voice)
- 2019 – Ad Astra Helen Lantos
- 2020 – Angela’s Christmas Wish as Mother (Voice)
- 2021 – Passing as Claire Kendry
TV Shows
- 2004 – Doctors as Wanda Harrison
- 2009 – Personal Affairs as Sid / Doris Siddiqui
- 2010–2011 – Love/Hate as Rosie
- 2010 – Misfits as Nikki
- 2011 – Shirley as Shirley Bassey
- 2012 – Secret State as Agnes Evans
- 2013–2015, 2018 – Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Raina
- 2016–2019 – Preacher as Tulip O’Hare
Frequently Asked Questions About Ruth Negga
Who is Ruth Negga?
Ruth Negga is a celebrated Actress who is widely known for her roles in the black-and-white drama film ‘Passing’ as Claire Kendr, the comedy-drama series ‘Misfits’ as Nikki, and in the ABC’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Raina.
How old is Ruth Negga?
Negga is an Ethiopian-Irish national born on 7th January 1982, in Addis Ababa.
How tall is Ruth Negga?
Ruth stands at a height of 1.60m.
Is Ruth Negga married?
No, over the course of her life, Negga has been in relationships with some of the most celebrated acting stars, including Dominic Cooper. Although she’s dated many other prominent men, Ruth has never been married.
How much is Ruth worth?
Ruth has an approximate net worth of $4 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Negga live?
Negga is a resident of Los Angeles, CA, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Is Ruth dead or alive?
Ruth is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Negga Now?
Negga is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, she is a cast member of the newly released film Passing, which was released on 27th October 2021 in the US and later dates in other countries.
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