British-American actress recognized for "Captain America - The First Avenger", the Marvel series "Agent Carter", and "Mission - Impossible - Dead Reckoning".
Background
Born in London to an English mother and Kansas City photographer father, Atwell holds dual US and British citizenship. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Career
Hugh Hudson’s “Brideshead Revisited” (2008) and Saul Dibb’s “The Duchess” (2008) introduced her to international audiences. She joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Peggy Carter, starring across films and ABC’s “Agent Carter” (2015-2016).
Style
Atwell is recognized for combining classical theater with major franchise work. She has appeared at the Donmar Warehouse and Royal Court, and joined Tom Cruise in two “Mission - Impossible” films as the master thief Grace.
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