Phoebe Waller-Bridge Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Awards, Husband, Children, Movies

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a renowned English actress, screenwriter, and producer who is celebrated for her innovative storytelling and dynamic performances.

She rose to fame as the creator and star of the critically acclaimed series Fleabag (2016–2019), which earned her numerous accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes.

Waller-Bridge also co-created the hit series Killing Eve (2018–2022) and appeared in notable films such as Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023).

In 2023, she extended her partnership with Amazon Studios and spearheaded new projects, including an adaptation of the Tomb Raider franchise.

Profile

• Full Name: Phoebe Mary Waller-Bridge
• Stage Name: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
• Born: July 14, 1985
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: English actress, screenwriter, and producer
• Height: 1.77 m
• Parents: Michael Waller-Bridge and Teresa Waller-Bridge
• Siblings: Jasper Waller-Bridge and Isobel Waller-Bridge
• Partner: Martin McDonagh
• Spouse: Conor Woodman (m. 2014–2017)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $50 million

Early Life And Education

Phoebe Mary Waller-Bridge was born on July 14, 1985, in Hammersmith, London, England. She is the daughter of Michael Cyprian Waller-Bridge, the founder of the electronic trading platform Tradepoint, and Theresa Mary, a Worshipful Company of Ironmongers member and daughter of Sir John Edward Longueville Clerke, 12th Baronet.

Waller-Bridge grew up in an intellectually and creatively vibrant household alongside her two siblings: her older sister, Isobel Waller-Bridge, a renowned composer with whom she has collaborated professionally, and her younger brother, Jasper.

Waller-Bridge received her early education at St. Augustine’s Priory, a Catholic independent school for girls. She continued her studies at DLD College London, an independent sixth-form college in Marylebone known for its focus on the arts and academic excellence.

She pursued formal training at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, from which she graduated, laying the foundation for her career in acting and writing. She is of white ethnicity, and Waller-Bridge identifies as a Roman Catholic.  

Career

Phoebe Waller-Bridge began her career in theatre, earning acclaim for her one-woman play Fleabag, which premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2013. The play’s success propelled her into the television landscape, leading to a critically lauded adaptation on BBC Three in 2016.

Known for her sharp wit and poignant storytelling, Waller-Bridge’s work resonated with audiences and critics alike, earning her multiple awards and cementing her reputation as a creative force in the entertainment industry.

Her screen career began in 2009 with roles in short films and guest appearances on television shows, including The Night Watch (2011), Bad Education (2013), and Broadchurch (2015).

In addition to Fleabag, Waller-Bridge created, wrote, and starred in the comedy series Crashing (2016). She appeared in films such as Albert Nobbs (2011), The Iron Lady (2011), Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017), and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), in which she voiced and performed the droid L3-37.

Her versatility extended to screenwriting, and she contributed to the screenplay of the James Bond film No Time to Die (2021). In 2023, she starred as Helena Shaw in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, further showcasing her range as an actress.

Waller-Bridge has also excelled behind the scenes. She created and served as the showrunner for the first season of the BBC America thriller Killing Eve, based on Luke Jennings’ novels.

The series, starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, debuted in 2018 to widespread acclaim, earning her Emmy nominations for Outstanding Writing and Outstanding Drama Series.

Her talent as a storyteller extends to voice acting and narration, with notable contributions to BBC Radio plays, television documentaries, and advertisements for prominent brands.

In recent years, Waller-Bridge has expanded her influence within the industry. In 2021, she briefly collaborated with Donald Glover on an adaptation of Mr. and Mrs. Smith but departed due to creative differences.

In 2023, she renewed her deal with Amazon Studios, developing an adaptation of Claudia Lux’s novel Sign Here and a Tomb Raider TV series, which was officially greenlit in 2024. With her talent spanning acting, writing, and producing, Waller-Bridge continues to shape contemporary storytelling across multiple platforms.

Awards and Nominations

Phoebe Waller-Bridge has received numerous accolades, including:

• Primetime Emmy Awards: 7 nominations, three wins (2019 for Fleabag).
• BAFTA Awards: 5 wins, seven nominations (2017 for Fleabag).
• Golden Globe Awards: 4 nominations, two wins (2019 for Fleabag).
• Screen Actors Guild Awards: 2 wins, one nomination (2019 for Fleabag).
• Critics’ Circle Theatre Award: Won for Most Promising Playwright (2014).

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @phoebewallerbridgesource

Personal Life

Phoebe Waller-Bridge has been dating playwright and director Martin McDonagh since late 2017. While the couple maintains a relatively private relationship, they have occasionally appeared together at public events, including the 2018 Golden Globes.

Before this, Waller-Bridge married presenter and documentary filmmaker Conor Woodman in 2014. The marriage ended in separation, with the couple filing for divorce in 2017.

Filmography

Television

• Fleabag (2016–2019)
• Killing Eve (2018–2022)
• Crashing (2016)
• The Café (2011–2013)
• Broadchurch (2015)
• Run (2020)  

Film

• Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
• Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
• Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017)
• The Iron Lady (2011)
• Albert Nobbs (2011)

Net Worth

Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s estimated net Worth is $50 million as of 2024. Best known as the creator and star of the acclaimed series Fleabag, she also served as the showrunner for the first season of Killing Eve.

In 2019, Waller-Bridge signed a highly lucrative deal with Amazon Studios, reportedly valued at $120 million over six years, despite not releasing content during the first three years of the agreement.