Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley Profile Photo

Characters played by Keira Knightley

Elizabeth Swann — Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)

Governor's daughter who evolves into a fierce pirate leader and king.

Joan Clarke — The Imitation Game (2014)

Cambridge graduate who passes Turing's crossword test. Lives and works with female interceptors, helps Turing bond with the team, and accepts his marriage proposal to remain at Bletchley Park. Later, Turing falsely claims he only used her for her skills to protect her from MI6 threat. Visits him in 1952.

Elizabeth Swann — Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)

Governor's daughter turned Pirate King, fierce and strategic leader.

Elizabeth Swann — Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

Governor's daughter who transforms into a fierce pirate leader and Pirate King.

Elizabeth Swann — Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)

Governor's daughter turned pirate queen, brave and strategic in naval conflicts.

Elizabeth Bennet — Pride & Prejudice (2005)

Elizabeth is the intelligent and outspoken second Bennet daughter, whose initial dislike of Darcy gradually changes as she learns the truth about Wickham and witnesses Darcy's kindness. She rejects Darcy's first proposal, later accepts his renewed declaration, and becomes the central figure in the romantic and moral conflict.

Gretta James — Begin Again (2014)

A fiercely independent English songwriter, Gretta leaves Dave after his affair and initially considers returning home. Dan persuades her to create a live-recorded album around New York, and their collaboration helps her rebuild confidence while she processes her disappointment with Dave's commercial music.

Sabé — Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

Handmaiden and decoy for Queen Amidala

Cathy Muller — Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)

Medical student who becomes Ryan's fiancée and assists in covert ops.

Jackie Price — The Jacket (2005)

A young girl who forms a bond with Jack Starks and gives him his dog tags. In 2007, she works as a waitress and initially fears him but later helps him. Jack's interventions alter her bleak future, allowing her to become a nurse and keep her mother alive.

Cecilia Tallis — Atonement (2007)

Briony's older sister and Robbie's lover. She defends Robbie after his arrest and later works as a nurse in London. She never forgives Briony, and in reality dies during a bombing-related flood before she and Robbie can reunite.

Juliet — Love Actually (2003)

Newlywed bride who becomes the object of her husband's friend's affection.

Career Overview

Keira Knightley has 93 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Pirates of the Caribbean with 4 titles. Signature works include Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, The Imitation Game, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
93
Birth Date
1985-03-26
Birth Place
Teddington, London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q42581), public domain (CC0).