Keira Christina Knightley (born 26 March 1985) is an English actress. She has starred in both independent films and big-budget blockbusters and is particularly noted for her roles in period dramas. Her accolades include two Empire Awards and nominations for two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, one Screen ... ... ( read more! ) Benjamin John Whishaw(born 14 October 1980) is an English actor. He has receivedvarious accolades, including threeBritish Academy Television Awards, twoEmmy Awards, and aGolden Globe.Beginning his career in the 2000s, he playedthe title rolein a 2004 production of the playHamlet. Television roles followed this inNathan Barley(2005),Criminal Justice ... ... ( read more! ) Sarah Lancashire is an English actress whose career began in 1986. Lancashires first acting roles were in local theatre, with small guest roles in television dramas and sitcoms. After coming to public attention with roles in popular programmes including Coronation Street (1991-1996, 2000), Where the Heart Is (19971999) and Clocking Off (2000), Lanc ... ... ( read more! )