Alice Krige
Alice Krige | |
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Central School of Speech and Drama | |
Occupation(s) | Actress, producer |
Years active | 1976–present |
Spouse |
Paul Schoolman (m. 1988) |
Alice Maud Krige (Afrikaans: [ˈkriːχə]; born 28 June 1954)[1] is a South African actress and producer. Her big break came in 1981, when she starred as the Gilbert and Sullivan singer Sybil Gordon in the British historical film Chariots of Fire, and as Eva Galli / Alma Mobley in the American supernatural horror film Ghost Story. She received a Laurence Olivier Award for her performance in the West End theatre production of Arms and the Man (1981) and later joined the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Krige starred in various British, South African, European and American films throughout her career. She starred in
On television, Krige played Lucie Manette in the 1980 historical drama film A Tale of Two Cities, appeared in miniseries Ellis Island (1984) and Dream West (1986), the Holocaust drama Wallenberg: A Hero's Story (1985), and as Patsy Cline in the comedy-drama Baja Oklahoma (1988). In later years, Krige played Lady Jessica in Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003), Natalie Wood's mother in The Mystery of Natalie Wood (2004), Joan Collins in Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure (2005), and Lady Russell in Persuasion (2007). Her regular roles include Tyrant (2014–15), The Syndicate (2015), and The OA (2016–19).
Early life and education
Krige was born in
Krige attended
Career
Krige made her professional debut playing the female lead in the 1976 South African romantic drama film Vergeet My Nie directed by
After her big screen breakthrough, Krige went on to star in a number of made-for-television movies and miniseries. She starred in the three-part CBS miniseries Ellis Island in 1984 based on 1983 novel of the same title. She starred alongside Richard Chamberlain in the television film Wallenberg: A Hero's Story (1985) and the miniseries Dream West (1986). Her other television films include Second Serve (1986), Baja Oklahoma (1988) playing country singer Patsy Cline, and Max and Helen (1990).
Krige played Bathsheba in the 1985 epic film King David opposite Richard Gere.[9] The film was not well received by the critics and was also a box-office failure, grossing $5.9 million worldwide against its $21 million production budget.[10] In 1987, she starred alongside Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway in the black comedy film Barfly, which received positive reviews from critics.[11] The following year she played Mary Shelley in the period drama film Haunted Summer.[12] In 1989, Krige played the female lead opposite Jeff Bridges in the romantic comedy-drama film, See You in the Morning.[13]
In 1992, Krige starred in the horror film Sleepwalkers written by Stephen King and directed by Mick Garris. Later that year she guest-starred in an episode of popular teen drama series, Beverly Hills, 90210 playing beautiful ranch owner who dated Luke Perry's character. She appeared in a made-for-television movies Judgment Day: The John List Story (1993), Jack Reed: Badge of Honor (1993), Sharpe's Honour (1994), Donor Unknown (1995), Devil's Advocate (1995), Hidden in America (1996), Indefensible: The Truth About Edward Brannigan (1997), and Deep in My Heart (1999). She starred in the 1991 miniseries Strauss Dynasty about Strauss family of Vienna, and well as Scarlet and Black (1993) and Joseph (1995). She received CableACE Award nomination for her performance in the anthology series The Hidden Room in 1992.[citation needed] In 1995, she starred in the critically acclaimed drama film Institute Benjamenta directed by Brothers Quay.[14] She later appeared in Habitat (1997), Twilight of the Ice Nymphs (1998), The Commissioner (1998) and Molokai: The Story of Father Damien (1999).
In 1996, Krige starred in the science fiction film
In 2000, Krige appeared in two genre films: the horror comedy The Little Vampire and the supernatural horror The Calling. She appeared in Reign of Fire (2002), Stay Alive, Lonely Hearts and The Contract (all released in 2006). Also in 2006, Krige played Christabella, the main antagonist of the supernatural horror film Silent Hill.[17] In 2008 she starred in the biographical drama film Skin alongside Sophie Okonedo and Sam Neill receiving positive reviews.[18][19] The film explores the issues of the girl being classified as "Coloured" by the South African authorities during Apartheid, although her parents were white. In 2012, Krige produced the award-winning feature Jail Caesar, an exploration of the little known adolescence of Julius Caesar, filmed in three working prisons with several hundred serving prisoners and an ensemble of actors including Derek Jacobi and John Kani. Jail Caesar was written and directed by Paul Schoolman. Her later credits including Solomon Kane (2009), The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010), Will (2011), and Thor: The Dark World (2013).[20]
Krige's science fiction career has expanded into television, with prominent roles in miniseries adaptations of Dinotopia (2002) and Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003). In April 2004, Krige was awarded an honorary Litt.D. degree from Rhodes University.[5] She played Natalie Wood's mother in the 2004 made-for-television movie The Mystery of Natalie Wood, and starred as Joan Collins in Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure (2005).[21][22] She starred in the BBC Two drama The Line of Beauty in 2006. She had recurring roles on Deadwood, and guest starred on Six Feet Under, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, The 4400, Dirty Sexy Money and NCIS.
In 2011, Krige appeared in the BBC's final season of
In 2015, Krige received the Special Jury Award at the International Film Festival for Peace, Inspiration and Equality in Jakarta, along with
In 2017, Krige starred as Queen Helena Charlton in the Christmas romantic comedy film, A Christmas Prince for Netflix. She reprised her role in two sequels: A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding (2018) and A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby (2019). In 2020 she starred in the dark fantasy horror film, Gretel & Hansel playing the role of The Witch.[28] In 2021, she played the leading role in the psychological horror drama film She Will playing the role of aging film star. Krige received positive reviews for her performance.[29][30] Also that year she appeared opposite Max von Sydow in the drama film Echoes of the Past. In 2022, Krige appeared in the slasher film Texas Chainsaw Massacre for Netflix.[3]
Personal life
Krige married writer and director Paul Schoolman in 1988.[5]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1976 | Vergeet My Nie | Welma de Villiers | |
1981 | Chariots of Fire | Sybil Gordon | |
1981 | Ghost Story | Eva Galli / Alma Mobley | |
1985 | King David | Bathsheba | |
1987 | Barfly | Tully Sorenson | |
1988 | Haunted Summer | Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin | |
1989 | See You in the Morning | Beth Goodwin | |
1992 | Sleepwalkers | Mary Brady | Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Supporting Actress Fantafestival Award for Best Actress |
1992 | Spies Inc. | Isabelle | |
1994 | Sea Beggars | Wife | Short film |
1995 | Institute Benjamenta | Lisa Benjamenta | |
1996 | Star Trek: First Contact | Borg Queen
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Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress |
1996 | Amanda | Audrey Farnsworth | |
1997 | Habitat | Clarissa Symes | |
1997 | Twilight of the Ice Nymphs | Zephyr Eccles | |
1998 | The Commissioner | Isabelle Morton | |
1999 | Molokai: The Story of Father Damien | Mother Marianne Cope
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2000 | The Little Vampire | Freda Sackville-Bagg | |
2000 | The Calling | Elizabeth Plummer | |
2001 | Superstition | Mirella Cenci | |
2001 | Vallen | Monique | |
2002 | Reign of Fire | Karen Abercromby | |
2004 | Star Trek: The Experience - Borg Invasion 4D | Borg Queen | Short film |
2004 | Shadow of Fear | Margie Henderson | |
2006 | Stay Alive | The Author | |
2006 | Silent Hill | Christabella LaRoache | |
2006 | Lonely Hearts | Janet Long | |
2006 | The Contract | Agent Gwen Miles | |
2007 | Ten Inch Hero | Zo | |
2008 | Skin | Sannie Laing | |
2008 | The Betrayed | Falco | |
2009 | Solomon Kane | Katherine Crowthorn | |
2010 | The Sorcerer's Apprentice | Morgan le Fay | |
2011 | Will | Sister Carmel | |
2012 | Jail Caesar | Pirate Captain | Also producer Nominated — Raindance Film Festival Jury Prize for Best UK Feature |
2013 | Thor: The Dark World | Eir | |
2017 | The Little Vampire 3D | Freda Sackville-Bagg | Voice |
2017 | A Christmas Prince | Queen Helena | |
2018 | A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding | Queen Helena | |
2018 | A Rose in Winter | Anna Reinach | |
2019 | A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby | Queen Helena | |
2020 | Gretel & Hansel | Holda/The Witch | Nominated — Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Supporting Performance |
2020 | Shingetsu | Woman | Also producer |
2020 | The Bay of Silence | Vivian | |
2021 | She Will | Veronica Ghent | |
2021 | Echoes of the Past | Andrea Foss | |
2022 | Texas Chainsaw Massacre | Virginia "Ginny" McCumber | [31] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1980 | BBC2 Playhouse | Emily | Episode: "The Happy Autumn Fields" |
1980 | A Tale of Two Cities | Lucie Manette | TV film |
1980 | The Professionals | Diana Molner | Episode: "Operation Susie" |
1983 | Arms and the Man | Raina | Filmed stage production |
1984 | Ellis Island | Bridget O'Donnell | TV miniseries |
1985 | Wallenberg: A Hero's Story | Baroness Lisl Kemeny | TV film |
1985 | Murder, She Wrote | Nita Cochran | Episode: "Murder in the Afternoon" |
1986 | Dream West | Jessie Benton Fremont | TV miniseries |
1986 | Second Serve | Gwen | TV film |
1988 | Baja Oklahoma | Patsy Cline | TV film |
1990 | Max and Helen | Helen Weiss | TV film |
1991 | The Strauss Dynasty | Olga | TV miniseries |
1991 | The Hidden Room | Jennifer | Episode: "Dream Child" Nominated — CableACE Award for Best Actress in a Dramatic Series |
1991 | L'Amérique en otage | Parveneh Limbert | TV film |
1992 | Ladykiller | May Packard | TV film |
1992 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Anne Berrisford | Episode: "Wild Horses" |
1993 | Judgment Day: The John List Story | Jean Syfert | TV film |
1993 | Double Deception | Pamela Sparrow | TV film |
1993 | Jack Reed: Badge of Honor | Joan Anatole | TV film |
1993 | Scarlet and Black | Madame de Renal | TV miniseries |
1994 | Sharpe's Honour | La Marquesa | TV film |
1995 | Joseph | Rachel | TV film |
1995 | Donor Unknown | Alice Stillman | TV film |
1995 | Devil's Advocate | Alessandra Locatelli | TV film |
1996 | Hidden in America | Dee | TV film |
1997 | Indefensible: The Truth About Edward Brannigan | Rebecca Daly | TV film |
1998 | Close Relations | Louise | TV miniseries |
1998 | Welcome to Paradox | Aura Mendoza | Episode: "Acute Triangle" |
1999 | Deep in My Heart | Annalise Jurgenson | TV film |
1999 | Becker | Dr. Sandra Rush | Episode: "Activate Your Choices" |
1999 | In the Company of Spies | Sarah Gold | TV film |
2001 | Attila | Galla Placidia | TV miniseries |
2001 | Star Trek: Voyager | Borg Queen
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Episode: "Endgame" |
2002 | Six Feet Under | Alma | Episodes: "Out, Out, Brief Candle" and "The Plan" |
2002 | Dinotopia | Rosemary Waldo | TV miniseries |
2003 | Children of Dune | Lady Jessica | TV miniseries |
2003 | The Death and Life of Nancy Eaton | Snubby Eaton | TV film |
2004 | The Mystery of Natalie Wood | Maria Gurdin | TV film |
2003, 2004 | Threat Matrix | Senator Lily Randolph | Episodes: "Flipping" and "19 Seconds" |
2005 | Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure | Joan Collins | TV film |
2005 | Deadwood | Maddie | 5 episodes |
2006 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Gillian Booth | Episode: "Dramma Giocoso" |
2006 | The Line of Beauty | Rachel Fedden | TV miniseries |
2006 | The 4400 | Sarah | Episodes: "Gone: Part 1" and "Gone: Part 2" |
2007 | Persuasion | Lady Russell | TV film Nominated — Monte-Carlo Television Festival for Best Performance by an Actress |
2007 | Heroes and Villains | Letizia | Episode: "Napoleon" |
2008 | Dirty Sexy Money | Judge Alexis Wyeth | Episode: "The Family Lawyer" |
2009 | Midsomer Murders | Jenny Frazer | Episode: "Secrets and Spies" |
2011 | Waking the Dead | Karen Harding | Episodes: "Care: Part 1" and "Care: Part 2" |
2011 | Page Eight | Emma Baron | TV film |
2011 | Spooks | Elena Gavrik | 6 episodes |
2014 | Tyrant | Amira Al Fayeed | 20 episodes |
2014 | NCIS | Margaret Clark | Episode: "So It Goes" |
2015 | The Syndicate | Lady Hazelwood | 6 episodes |
2015 | Partners in Crime | Rita Vandemeyer | Episodes: "The Secret Adversary: Part 1" and "The Secret Adversary: Part 2" |
2016–2019 | The OA | Nancy Johnson | Season 1 (2016): 8 episodes Season 2 (2019): Episode: "Angel of Death" |
2019 | Carnival Row | Aoife Tsigani | Recurring role[32] |
2020 | The Alienist: Angel of Darkness | Elizabeth Cady Stanton | 2 episodes |
2021 | Star Trek: Lower Decks | Borg Queen (voice) | Episode: "I, Excretus" |
2023 | Son of a Critch | Millie | Episode: "Old Friends, New Friends" |
2023 | Star Trek: Picard | Borg Queen (voice) | 2 episodes |
References
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- ^ Alice Krige biodata, Yahoo! Movies; accessed 29 September 2014.
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- ^ "A Tale of Two Cities (1980) - Jim Goddard | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie" – via www.allmovie.com.
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- ^ "'Star Trek: Lower Decks' Brought Back Alice Krige, the OG Borg Queen". 30 September 2021.
- ^ Orquiola, John (30 September 2021). "Star Trek's Original Borg Queen Returns (& Why There's A New One)". ScreenRant.
- ^ McAndrews, Mary Beth (18 July 2022). "Alice Krige Explains Why She Struggled With 'Silent Hill'". Dread Central.
- ^ "Skin - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. 22 March 2016.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (23 July 2009). "Skin" – via The Guardian.
- ^ Staff (13 August 2012). "'Thor: The Dark World' casts Alice Krige". Digital Spy. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ^ Heffernan, Virginia (1 January 2005). "Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure: If You've Got It, Flaunt It: ABC Trumpets an 80's Hit". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 February 2009.
- ^ "Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure: Credits". Der-denver-clan.de. Archived from the original on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2009.
- ^ "'Star Trek' star Alice Krige is 'amazing' in 'Spooks', say writers". Cultbox.co.uk. 8 September 2011. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ^ "Alice Krige Credits". TV Guide. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
- ^ Ge, Linda (12 December 2016). "Brit Marling's Netflix Series 'The OA' Promises Mystery in First Trailer (Video)". The Wrap. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- ^ "Winners - International Film Festivals for Peace, Inspiration, and Equality". internationalfilmfestivals.org. Archived from the original on 10 October 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "Shingetsu director Paul Schoolman and actor Alice Krige interview". hastingsonlinetimes.co.uk.
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- ^ Felperin, Leslie (19 July 2022). "She Will review – atmospheric tale of post-menopausal revenge fantasies" – via The Guardian.
- ^ "She Will - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. 15 July 2022.
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Further reading
- Gagne, Paul R. (February 1982). "'Ghost Story' From Novel to Film". Cinefantastique Magazine. pp. 20–39