The performance of Empress Elisabeth of Austria in the 2022 historical drama Corsage secured the European Film Award for Best Actress for Vicky Krieps. Born in Luxembourg in 1983, the performer established a career spanning German, French, American, and Luxembourgish productions, navigating diverse roles in both independent cinema and major television projects across the European continent.
Early Education and Artistic Development
Before gaining international recognition, Krieps underwent formal training at the Lycée de garçons Luxembourg. Her education continued at the Zurich University of the Arts between 2005 and 2009. These formative years included practical experience at the Schauspielhaus Zürich, which preceded her early engagements in Luxembourgish television series and film projects.
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The 2017 period film Phantom Thread, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, marked a significant professional shift. Cast as the counterpart to Daniel Day-Lewis, Krieps garnered critical attention for her portrayal of a woman involved with an exacting fashion designer. This project served as the catalyst for her subsequent involvement in higher-profile international features, including The Girl in the Spider's Web and The Last Vermeer.
Versatility in Global Cinema
Krieps has maintained a steady presence in film and television, with roles ranging from the thriller Old to the western drama The Dead Don't Hurt. Her work in 2021 included performances in Bergman Island and the HBO film The Survivor. Additionally, she participated in projects such as The Young Karl Marx, Measuring the World, and Elly Beinhorn: Solo Flight, illustrating an interest in historical and biographical narratives.
Professional Recognition and Institutional Roles
Beyond her acting credits, which include the German Television Award for Best Actress, Krieps has taken on expanded responsibilities within the film industry. She served as an executive producer for the production of Corsage. In 2023, she was admitted as a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and that same year, the French government appointed her a Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
Fast facts
- Born: 1983, Luxembourg
- Citizenship: Luxembourg
- Primary Education: Lycée de garçons Luxembourg
- University Education: Zurich University of the Arts
- European Film Award for Best Actress: 2022
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres: 2023
Questions readers ask
What is Vicky Krieps' nationality?
She holds both Luxembourgish and German citizenship.
What languages does she speak professionally?
Her work is recorded in both German and French.
Achievements
- Notable work: Elly Beinhorn: Solo Flight
- Notable work: The Chambermaid Lynn
- Notable work: Measuring the World
- Notable work: The Last Vermeer
- Worked as stage actor, film actor and television actor
