Rose is a Scottish actress famous for her roles in HBO’s fantasy drama series “Game of Thrones” as Ygritte and ITV’s “Downton Abbey” as Gwen Dawson.
She has a successful profession in the entertainment industry. Her performance in the tv film “New Town” was highly acclaimed.
She was awarded a Scottish BAFTA for Best Acting Performance. Leslie made her debut in 2008, appearing in an episode of Channel 5’s “Banged Up Abroad.” She has since captivated audiences with her exceptional acting abilities.
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Quick Stats
| Name | Rose Leslie |
| Birth Date | February 9, 1987 |
| Birth Place | Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Profession | Actress |
| Height | 5ft 4 ½ (163.8 cm) |
| Weight | 53 kg |
| Net Worth | $4M |
| Age | 36 |
| Gender | Female |
Who Is Rose Leslie?
Rose Leslie grew up in Lickleyhead Castle. At age ten, Leslie moved to France and then to England at 13, where she attended Millfield School in Somerset.
When she was 18, she proceeded to London to follow her goal of becoming an actress.
She registered at the London of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) to study acting. During her time at LAMDA, Leslie was actively involved in various plays and performances.q
Rose Leslie’s Physical Appearance
Rose Leslie is 36 years old (as of 2023), and her date of birth is February 9, 1987. Rose Leslie is around 5ft 4 ½ (163.8 cm) tall, according to celebheights, and weighs approximately 53 kilograms.
Rose Leslie Career
Rose debuted in the television film New Town (2009) at 21. She received the Scottish BAFTA award for Best Acting Performance.
In October 2010, Leslie played the lead role in Nell Leyshon’s controversial production Bedlam at the Globe Theatre. Charles Spencer of the Daily Telegraph praised her performance as “poignant.”
Rose Leslie’s breakout role came as Gwen Dawson, a servant, in the 1st drama of the ITV “Downton Abbey” (2010-11).
She also appeared briefly in two episodes of the British drama series Case Histories in 2011 while still working on Downton Abbey.
In 2012, she was cast as the wildling Ygritte in seasons 2, 3, and 4 of the well-known HBO fantasy sequence Game of Thrones.
Rose Leslie’s portrayal of Ygritte was described as both dangerous and flirtatious.
In 2015, Rose Leslie and David Tennant released an audiobook adaptation of Carmilla. In 2016, she starred as Athena in the Sticky film Notes.
She portrayed Maia Rindell, a rookie lawyer whose family is embroiled in a financial scheme that ruins her reputation.
She was cast as Louise Bourget in Kenneth Branagh’s version of Agatha Christie’s novel Death on the Nile.
It premiered in October 2019 and was released on February 1, 2022. In Jan 2020, Leslie joined the cast of BBC and World Productions’ drama series Vigil, which debuted in 2021.
Rose Leslie Family
Leslie’s dad, Sebastian Arbuthnot-Leslie, serves as the Chieftain of the Scottish Leslie’s branch. Her mother, Candida Mary Sibyl “Candy” Leslie, hails from Clan Fraser of Lovat.
Her maternal great-grandfather is Simon Fraser, the 13th Lord and a descendant of King Charles II.
Leslie also has a notable lineage as a great-great-granddaughter of Frederick Weld. He was the 6th Prime Minister of New Zealand.
Leslie was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, and grew up in Lickleyhead Castle in Aberdeenshire.
Rose Leslie Husband
In 2011, Leslie and Kit Harington started dating. They exchanged vows on June 23, 2018. In September 2020, Leslie was photographed for a magazine, visibly pregnant. In 2021, they welcomed their son into the world.
Rose Leslie’s Net Worth
As of 2023, Rose Leslie’s net worth is estimated to be $4 million, according to celebritynetworth, which has grown significantly.
Rose Leslie has amassed a substantial fortune mainly from her successful career as an actress. Her income primarily comes from her acting endeavors.
