Actor
Rebecca Ferguson
Based In
Sweden
Origin
Stockholm, Sweden
Years Active
1999–Present
Rebecca Ferguson Biography
Rebecca Ferguson Personal Information
- Full Name: Rebecca Louisa Ferguson Sundström
- Professional Name: Rebecca Ferguson
- Date of Birth: 19 October 1983
- Age: 42 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
- Nationality: Swedish
- Ethnicity: Swedish, Scottish, Northern Irish, and English ancestry
- Languages: Swedish and English
- Residence: Sweden
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approximately 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Blue-Green
- Distinctive Features: Strong screen presence, expressive eyes, elegant appearance
Family Background
- Father: Olov Sundström (Swedish businessman)
- Mother: Rosemary Ferguson (English)
- Children: 2
- Former Partner: Ludwig Hallberg (2005–2015)
Education
- Attended an English-medium school in Sweden
- Studied at Adolf Fredrik’s Music School, Stockholm
- Graduated in 1999
Career Highlight
| Year | Project Name | Role | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 | Nya tider | Anna Gripenhielm | Television debut and first major acting role |
| 2002 | Ocean Ave. | Chrissy Eriksson | First leading television role |
| 2013 | The White Queen | Elizabeth Woodville | International breakthrough; Golden Globe nomination |
| 2014 | Hercules | Ergenia | First major Hollywood film appearance |
| 2015 | Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Ilsa Faust | Global recognition and action-star breakthrough |
| 2016 | The Girl on the Train | Anna Watson | Major supporting role in successful thriller |
| 2017 | The Greatest Showman | Jenny Lind | Featured in worldwide box-office hit musical |
| 2018 | Mission: Impossible – Fallout | Ilsa Faust | Widely praised performance in blockbuster franchise |
| 2019 | Doctor Sleep | Rose the Hat | Critically acclaimed villain role |
| 2021 | Dune | Lady Jessica | Career-defining role in award-winning sci-fi epic |
| 2023 | Silo | Juliette Nichols | Lead role and executive producer of hit TV series |
| 2023 | Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One | Ilsa Faust | Return to one of her most iconic characters |
| 2024 | Dune: Part Two | Lady Jessica | Expanded role in one of the decade’s biggest films |
| 2025 | A House of Dynamite | Capt. Olivia “Liv” Walker | Lead role in major drama film |
| 2026 | Mercy | Judge Maddox | Headline role in upcoming thriller |
| 2026 | Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man | Kaulo Chiriklo / Zelda Chiriklo | Entry into the popular Peaky Blinders franchise |
| 2026 | Dune: Part Three | Lady Jessica | Return to her signature sci-fi role |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film / TV Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Stockholm International Film Festival | Rising Star Award | A One-way Trip to Antibes | Nominated |
| 2013 | VI Award | Rising Star Recognition | VI | Nominated |
| 2014 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | The White Queen | Nominated |
| 2015 | Hamptons International Film Festival | Breakthrough Performer | Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Won |
| 2016 | Buffalo International Film Festival | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Despite the Falling Snow | Won |
| 2016 | California Independent Film Festival | Best Actress | Despite the Falling Snow | Won |
| 2016 | Critics’ Choice Awards | Best Actress in an Action Movie | Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Nominated |
| 2016 | Empire Awards | Best Female Newcomer | Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Nominated |
| 2016 | Online Film & Television Association Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance: Female | Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Nominated |
| 2016 | Prague Independent Film Festival | Best Actress | Despite the Falling Snow | Won |
| 2019 | Fright Meter Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Doctor Sleep | Won |
| 2019 | Seattle Film Critics Society Awards | Villain of the Year | Doctor Sleep | Nominated |
| 2019 | Utah Film Critics Association Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Doctor Sleep | Runner-up |
| 2019 | Women Film Critics Circle Awards | Best Actress | Doctor Sleep | Nominated |
| 2020 | Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Doctor Sleep | Won |
| 2021 | Saturn Awards | Best Actress | Doctor Sleep | Nominated |
| 2022 | Göteborg Film Festival | Nordic Honorary Dragon Award | Career Achievement | Won |
| 2022 | Critics’ Choice Super Awards | Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie | Dune | Won |
| 2024 | Saturn Awards | Best Actress in a Television Series | Silo | Nominated |
| 2024 | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Series | Silo | Nominated |
| 2024 | Astra Midseason Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Dune: Part Two | Nominated |
| 2025 | Saturn Awards | Best Actress in a Television Series | Silo | Won |
About Rebecca Ferguson
Rebecca Ferguson is a Swedish actress famous for Mission: Impossible, Dune, and Silo.
She is 42 years old as of 2026.
She is Swedish.
She is best known for playing Ilsa Faust in Mission: Impossible and Lady Jessica in Dune.
Yes, she has won several awards including Critics' Choice Super Awards, Saturn Awards, and Fangoria Chainsaw Awards.