Ruth Negga

Ruth Negga can be seen starring opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in Apple’s remake of Presumed Innocent, adapted by David E. Kelley. She has also starred in Dan Levy’s directorial debut Good Grief for Netflix.  

Ruth previously performed as the Prince of Denmark in Yael Farber’s take on the Shakespearian play Hamlet. After an acclaimed sold-out run in October 2019 at the Gate Theatre in Dublin, Ruth reprised the titular role in her American stage debut in February 2020 at St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York. Ruth and the production received stellar reviews and she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. 

In 2022, Ruth was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her portrayal of ‘Lady Macbeth’ in her Broadway debut opposite Daniel Craig in Sam Gold’s Macbeth.

Previously, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in Loving opposite Joel Edgerton, which Jeff Nichols wrote and directed. Ruth’s performance in the film earned her several other Best Actress nominations at the BAFTAs, Film Independent Spirit Awards and SAG Awards. 

 Ruth can also be seen in the feature film Passing for Netflix opposite Tessa Thompson, adapted for the screen and directed by Rebecca Hall. She won the Independent Spirit Award for her performance and received Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for Best Supporting Actress. She also previously starred opposite Brad Pitt in the Plan B/New Regency film Ad Astra, which James Gray wrote and directed. 

On the small screen, Ruth starred as ‘Tulip O’Hare’ in the critically acclaimed AMC series Preacher, which Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg executive produced. She received rave reviews for her electrifying turn as the unpredictable and volatile ‘Tulip,’ a gifted criminal who is not afraid to steal, cheat or kill to get what she wants. In addition, Ruth won the Irish Film and Television Academy Award for Best Actress in 2012 for her portrayal of ‘Shirley Bassey’ in the TV movie Shirley.