Ruth Negga

May 4, 1981 (age 45) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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.

Her titles like World War Z, Ad Astra, and Warcraft - her biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 16, 2026

Watched: 0/28

Weighted avg: 6.15 /10

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World War Z

2013June 2013 by Marc Forster

Minor role as W.H.O. Doctor

Minor role as W.H.O. Doctor

6.42 Good-
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Ad Astra

2019September 2019 by James Gray

Supporting as Helen Lantos

Supporting as Helen Lantos

5.65 Okay
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Warcraft

2016May 2016 by Duncan Jones

Minor role as Queen Taria Wrynn

Minor role as Queen Taria Wrynn

5.94 Okay++
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Preacher

2016–2019 by Sam Catlin

Starring as Tulip O'Hare

Starring as Tulip O'Hare

6.55 Good-
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Loving

2016November 2016 by Jeff Nichols

Starring as Mildred Loving

Starring as Mildred Loving

6.23 Good--
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Presumed Innocent

Airing since 2024 by David E. Kelley

Starring as Barbara Sabich

Starring as Barbara Sabich

7.00 Good++
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Passing

2021October 2021 by Rebecca Hall

Starring as Clare Kendry

Starring as Clare Kendry

5.82 Okay+
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Breakfast on Pluto

2005November 2005 by Neil Jordan

Supporting as Charlie

Supporting as Charlie

6.71 Good
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Angela's Christmas

2017December 2017 by Damien O'Connor

Starring as Mother (voice)

Starring as Mother (voice)

6.30 Good--
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The Samaritan

2012March 2012 by David Weaver

Starring as Iris

Starring as Iris

5.13 Okay--
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Good Grief

2023December 2023 by Dan Levy

Starring as Sophie

Starring as Sophie

5.78 Okay+
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Isolation

2005November 2005 by Billy O'Brien

Supporting as Mary

Supporting as Mary

5.21 Okay--
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Angela's Christmas Wish

2020December 2020 by Damien O'Connor

Starring as Mother

Starring as Mother

5.97 Okay++
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Jimi: All Is by My Side

2013September 2013 by John Ridley

Supporting as Ida

Supporting as Ida

5.28 Okay-
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Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth

2020April 2020 by Philip Hunt

Supporting as Finn's Mum (voice)

Supporting as Finn's Mum (voice)

6.71 Good
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Noble

2014September 2014 by Stephen Bradley

Supporting as Joan

Supporting as Joan

5.96 Okay++
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Secret State

2012 by Ed Fraiman

Minor role as Agnes Evans

Minor role as Agnes Evans

6.05 Okay++
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Iona

2015June 2015 by Scott Graham

Lead role as Iona

Lead role as Iona

6.01 Okay++
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Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché

2021February 2021 by Paul Sng

Starring as Poly Styrene (voice)

Starring as Poly Styrene (voice)

6.04 Okay++
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Of Mind and Music

2014October 2014 by Richie Adams

Starring as Jessica

Starring as Jessica

5.85 Okay+
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Shirley

2011September 2011 by Colin Teague

Lead role as Shirley Bassey

Lead role as Shirley Bassey

Needs more reviews
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Personal Affairs

2009 by Gabbie Asher

Supporting as Doris Siddiqi

Supporting as Doris Siddiqi

Needs more reviews
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Capital Letters

2004July 2004 by Ciarán O'Connor

Lead role as Taiwo

Lead role as Taiwo

Needs more reviews
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Five Daughters

2010

Minor role as Rochelle

Minor role as Rochelle

5.89 Okay++
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Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough

2025September 2025 by Paul Sng

Supporting as Narrator

Supporting as Narrator

Needs more reviews
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Hello Carter

2011October 2011 by Anthony Wilcox

Supporting as Doctor

Supporting as Doctor

Needs more reviews
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The Nativity

2010 by Tony Jordan

Minor role as Leah

Minor role as Leah

Needs more reviews
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Love Is The Drug

2004

Supporting as Lisa Sheerin

Supporting as Lisa Sheerin

Needs more reviews