Florence Pugh: British Actress
Biography
Full Name: Florence Rose Pugh
Date of Birth: January 3, 1996
Birthplace: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Occupation: Actress
Height: Approximately 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 meters)
Early Life and Education
Florence Pugh was born and raised in Oxford, England. Her mother, Deborah Pugh, is a dancer, and her father, Clinton Pugh, is a restaurateur. She has three siblings, including her brother Toby Sebastian, who is also an actor and musician. As a child, Florence
lived in Spain for a few years due to health issues related to tracheomalacia.
She attended Wychwood School and later St Edward's School in Oxfordshire but left formal schooling to pursue acting full-time.
Career
Florence began her acting career with the film The Falling in 2014, gaining critical attention. Her breakthrough role was in Lady Macbeth (2016), where her performance earned her the British Independent Film Award for Best Actress.
She gained international recognition for her roles in Fighting with My Family, Midsommar , and Little Women (all released in 2019). Her performance in Little Women earned her nominations for the Academy Award and BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress.
Florence has since joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Yelena Belova in Black Widow ( 2021) and reprized the role in the Disney+ series Hawkeye
(2021). She continues to work on high-profile projects including Oppenheimer (2023) and Dune: Part Two (2024).
Height
Florence stands about 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 meters) tall.
Family
Florence comes from a supportive family with artistic roots. Her brother Toby Sebastian is also in the entertainment industry. She is known to have a close relationship with her family.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Florence Pugh's net worth is estimated to be between $5 million and $10 million,
derived from her successful film career and endorsements.
Awards and Recognition
British Independent Film Award for Best Actress (Lady Macbeth, 2016)
Dublin International Film Festival Award for Best Actress (Lady Macbeth, 2017)
Trophée Chopard at Cannes Film Festival (2019)
Academy Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress (Little Women, 2019)
BAFTA Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress (Little Women, 2019)
Various critics' awards for breakthrough and ensemble performances
