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Acting
Ruth Negga
Ruth Negga is best known for Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Preacher, Misfits and Phineas and Ferb. Ruth Negga was born on May 4, 1981. Ruth Negga is 45 years old (born May 4, 1981).
- Born
- May 4, 1981 (45 years old)
- Place of birth
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Biography
Ruth Negga (born May 4, 1981) is an Ethiopian-Irish actress. For her portrayal of Mildred Loving in the 2016 biographical romantic drama "Loving", Negga received several major nominations from the Academy Awards, British Academy Film Awards and the Golden Globe Awards, and won the Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actress. She has also appeared in the BBC mini-series Criminal Justice, E4's Misfits, and the AMC series Preacher.
Known for
Filmography
- 2025Number One on the Call SheetSelf
- 2024Presumed InnocentBarbara Sabich
- 2018ExplainedNarrator (voice)
- 2016PreacherTulip O'Hare
- 2015The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Guest
- 2014Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf
- 2013Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Raina
- 2012Secret StateAgnes Evans
- 2010Love/HateRosemary "Rosie" Moynihan
- 2010The NativityLeah
- 2010Five DaughtersRochelle
- 2009MisfitsNikki
- 2009Personal AffairsDoris Siddiqi
- 2008Criminal JusticeMelanie Lloyd
- 2007Phineas and FerbLieutenant Zarna (voice)
- 2004Love Is The DrugLisa Sheerin
- 1949The Emmy AwardsSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Ruth Negga been in?
Ruth Negga is best known for Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Preacher, Misfits and Phineas and Ferb.
When was Ruth Negga born?
Ruth Negga was born on May 4, 1981. (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
How old is Ruth Negga?
Ruth Negga is 45 years old (born May 4, 1981).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·