Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Born 1985 · Age 40
English actress, playwright, screenwriter and producer; creator/writer/star of Fleabag and creator/showrunner of Killing Eve. Active in theatre, television and film since 2007.
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Born in Hammersmith, London
Phoebe Mary Waller-Bridge was born in Hammersmith, London to Michael Cyprian Waller-Bridge and Theresa Mary.
Boarding school for one year
Attended boarding school for one year at age 11 (later returned to St Augustine's Priory).
Began studying drama at RADA
At 17 Waller-Bridge began study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
Graduated from RADA
Completed studies and graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Co-founded DryWrite theatre company
Co-founded DryWrite with Vicky Jones; served as co-artistic director and commissioned short experimental plays.
Early theatre performances begin
Performing credits begin in theatre (e.g., 'Is Everyone OK?', Latitude Festival).
Screen career begins
Begins screen work in short films and TV episodes (credited from 2009 onward).
Stage roles: Roaring Trade and Rope
Appeared in Roaring Trade at Soho Theatre and Rope at the Almeida Theatre.
First feature film roles: Albert Nobbs and The Iron Lady
Appeared in Albert Nobbs and The Iron Lady — first feature-length theatrical film roles.
Television role in The Café
Had a supporting role in the sitcom The Café (2011–2013).
First performance of Fleabag (short form)
Wrote and first performed Fleabag as part of the London Storytelling Festival (10-minute piece expanded later).
Fleabag premieres at Edinburgh Fringe; Fringe First Award
First full version of Fleabag premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and won a Fringe First Award.
Published Fleabag (play) – first edition
Published the Fleabag play (Nick Hern Books, 1 January 2013).
Radio voice and BBC radio plays
Voice acted in BBC Radio plays such as 2013's Vincent Price and the Horror of the English Blood Beast and others in 2012–2014.
Television appearances and stage work
Appeared in Blandings (2014) and continued theatre work (e.g., Fleabag runs at Soho Theatre and international shows).
Marriage to Conor Woodman
Married Irish presenter and documentary filmmaker Conor Woodman (married in 2014; later separated).
Broadchurch (season 2) supporting role
Played barrister Abby Thompson in season 2 of Broadchurch (8 episodes).
Created, wrote and starred in Crashing
Crashing (Channel 4) premiered; Waller-Bridge created, wrote, and starred in the six-episode comedy series.
BAFTA recognition for Fleabag (early acclaim)
Fleabag began receiving critical attention and award nominations, leading to later BAFTA success.
Fleabag stage returns and international runs
Took Fleabag on multiple stage runs (Soho Theatre, Seoul, regional theatres) between 2013–2019 including international productions.
Fleabag broadcast on BBC Two (UK)
After initial release on BBC Three, Fleabag was broadcast on BBC Two from August 2016.
Fleabag picked up by Amazon Video (US premiere)
Amazon Video acquired Fleabag and it premiered in the United States in September 2016.
BAFTA TV Award – Best Female Comedy Performance (Fleabag)
Won the British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for Fleabag (awarded following season 1 success).
Separated from Conor Woodman
By 2017 Waller-Bridge and Conor Woodman had separated and filed for divorce.
Began relationship with Martin McDonagh
Started a relationship with playwright/filmmaker Martin McDonagh (reported since 2017).
Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for Killing Eve
Received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for writing and producing Killing Eve (series premiered 2018).
Killing Eve premiered
Killing Eve (BBC America) premiered in April 2018; Waller-Bridge created, wrote and was showrunner for series 1.
Voiced/motion-captured L3-37 in Solo: A Star Wars Story
Provided the voice and motion performance for droid L3-37 in Solo (released 2018).
Fleabag series 2 aired
Second and final series of Fleabag aired in 2019 to critical acclaim; she wrote, starred and produced it.
Topped Radio Times TV 100 power list
Named at the top of Radio Times's annual TV 100 list in 2019.
Co-wrote screenplay for No Time to Die
Brought on to co-write the 25th Bond film (No Time to Die); credited among writers (film released 2021).
Published Fleabag: The Scriptures and special editions
Multiple Fleabag publications released in 2019: Fleabag: The Special Edition (Aug 29, 2019) and Fleabag: The Scriptures (Nov 12 & Nov 26, 2019) in various territories.
Reported overall deal sum (rumour)
Press outlets (e.g., Elle) reported the Amazon overall deal rumored to be worth approximately $20M — widely reported but not officially confirmed.
Saturday Night Live – critical visibility
SNL hosting heightened US visibility and led to additional nominations (Television Academy listings show nomination activity through 2020).
HBO orders Run with Waller-Bridge as executive producer
In March 2019 HBO ordered Run with Waller-Bridge as executive producer and recurring actor (portrayed Laurel).
Signed three-year overall deal with Amazon Studios
Signed a three-year overall deal with Amazon Studios following Fleabag's second series (deal reported Sept 2019). Rumoured deal value reported in press (~$20M).
Won 3 Primetime Emmy Awards for Fleabag (2019)
At the 2019 Emmys she won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Comedy Series.
Hosted Saturday Night Live
Hosted and performed on Saturday Night Live (Episode: Phoebe Waller-Bridge/Taylor Swift).
Run cancelled after one season
HBO's Run (on which Waller-Bridge was EP and recurring actor) was cancelled after one season (cancelled July 2020).
Voiced Sayan Kötör in His Dark Materials (Series 2)
Provided voice for character Sayan Kötör in series 2 of His Dark Materials (two episodes).
Founded Wells Street Films
Formed British production company Wells Street Films with Jenny Robins (head of TV & film) and Charlotte McBrearty (development exec).
Directed Phoebe Bridgers 'Savior Complex' music video
Made her credited music video directorial debut for 'Savior Complex' (Phoebe Bridgers).
Contribution to No Time to Die released
No Time to Die (2021) released with Waller-Bridge credited as co-screenwriter.
Appeared in Harry Styles 'Treat People With Kindness' video
Appeared (performer) in Harry Styles music video which premiered on 1 January 2021.
Announced Mr. & Mrs. Smith TV adaptation with Donald Glover
Set to create and star in an Amazon TV adaptation of Mr. & Mrs. Smith with Donald Glover (announced Feb 2021).
Exited Mr. & Mrs. Smith TV adaptation
Reported to have exited the Mr. & Mrs. Smith series over creative differences (reported Sept 2021).
Renewed Amazon overall deal (3 years) and project announcements
Renewed her deal with Amazon Studios for a further three years (Jan 2023) and announced adaptation of Claudia Lux novel 'Sign Here' and development of Tomb Raider TV series.
Starred as Helena Shaw in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Played Helena Shaw in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny released in June 2023.
Cast/Producer involvement: Tomb Raider TV series pickup
It was reported Waller-Bridge was developing a Tomb Raider TV series for Amazon Prime; series officially picked up in May 2024.
Continued recognition and credits (ongoing)
As of 2025 Phoebe Waller-Bridge remains a prominent creator with ongoing projects, awards history, and production banner Wells Street Films producing content.
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