Daisy Ridley
Biography
Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley, born 10 April 1992 in Westminster, London, England, is an English actress. She gained international recognition portraying Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, appearing in The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Ridley’s film work also includes the mystery Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and the romantic drama Ophelia (2018), in which she played the title character. In addition to live‑action roles, she has performed voice work, notably in the live‑action/animated film Peter Rabbit (2018) and providing voice for the video game 12 Minutes. She is listed in TMDB with the alternate name Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley.
Career overview
Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley, born on 10 April 1992 in Westminster, London, England, is an English actress whose career gained international attention through her portrayal of Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. She first appeared as the central heroine in The Force Awakens (2015), continued the role in The Last Jedi (2017), and concluded the arc with The Rise of Skywalker (2019). The prominence of these three films established her as a leading figure in contemporary science‑fiction cinema.
Beyond the Star Wars franchise, Ridley expanded her film work with a supporting role in the mystery Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and took the title part in the romantic drama Ophelia (2018). She has also contributed voice performances, notably in the live‑action/animated feature Peter Rabbit (2018) and in the interactive medium, providing voice work for the video game 12 Minutes. According to her professional profile, she has accumulated 61 credited acting roles to date. Ridley’s career thus reflects a blend of high‑profile franchise work, genre‑spanning film appearances, and voice‑over contributions across both screen and gaming platforms.
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66 titles- Untitled Star Wars "New Jedi Order" Film (2027) as Rey Skywalker
- We Bury the Dead (2026) as Ava
- We Were There (2026) as Narrator (voice)
- Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol (2026)
- Cleaner (2025) as Joey Locke
- Grande Envie (2025) as Countess
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Disneyland Resort (2025) as Rey
- Young Woman and the Sea (2024) as Trudy Ederle
- Young Woman and the Sea (2024) Executive Producer
- Sometimes I Think About Dying (2024) as Fran
- Sometimes I Think About Dying (2024) Producer
- Magpie (2024) as Annette
- Magpie (2024) Producer
- The Marsh King's Daughter (2023) as Helena
- The Inventor (2023) as Princess Marguerite (voice)
- The Inventor (2023) Songs
- The Bubble (2022) as Kate
- For Tomorrow - the Documentary (2022) as Narrator (voice)
- Chaos Walking (2021) as Viola Eade
- Baba Yaga (2021) as Magda (voice)
- Letters Live from the Archive: International Women’s Day (2021) as Self
- The Skywalker Legacy (2020) as Self
- Asteroid Hunters (2020) as Narrator (voice)
- The Dawn of Art (2020) as Narrator (English)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) as Self
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) as Rey
- Ophelia (2019) as Ophelia
- Peter Rabbit (2018) as Cottontail Rabbit (voice)
- The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (2018) as Self - Guest
- Balance of the Force (2018) as Self
- The Director and the Jedi (2018) as Self
- The Force of Sound (2018) as Rey (archive footage)
- Flopsy Turvy (2018) as Cotton-Tail (voice)
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) as Rey
- Murder on the Orient Express (2017) as Miss Mary Debenham
- Star Wars: Forces of Destiny (2017) as Rey (voice)
- The Eagle Huntress (2016) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- The Eagle Huntress (2016) Executive Producer
- Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey (2016) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) as Rey
- Scrawl (2015) as Hannah
- Star Wars: Greatest Moments (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Under (2014) as Waitress
- Toast of London (2013)
- Blue Season (2013) as Sarah Becker
- 100% Beef (2013) as Girl
- Crossed Wires (2013) as Her
- Conan (2010) as Self - Guest
- RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (2010) as Self - Guest Judge
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- Silent Witness (1996) as Hannah Kennedy
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- The Last Resort as Brooke
- The Good Samaritan as Dr. Rosalind Carver
- Untitled Bertha Benz Film Executive Producer
- Dedication as Major Billie Jean Parker
- Federico, the Imaginary Life of Fellini
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Daisy Ridley best known for?
Daisy Ridley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including We Bury the Dead (2026), Ebenezer (2026), Cleaner (2025), Young Woman and the Sea (2024).
When and where was Daisy Ridley born?
Daisy Ridley was born on April 10, 1992 in Westminster, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Daisy Ridley have?
Daisy Ridley has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2027.
What is Daisy Ridley's background in cinema and television?
Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley, born 10 April 1992 in Westminster, London, England, is an English actress. She gained international recognition portraying Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, appearing in The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Ridley’s film work also includes the mys...