Julia Ormond

Date of Birth: January 4, 1965

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Julia Karin Ormond is a British actress, born on January 4, 1965, in Epsom, Surrey, England. She gained prominence in the early 1990s with a series of critically acclaimed performances in films and television. Ormond is a graduate of the prestigious Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Her breakout role came in 1993 when she starred opposite Brad Pitt in the film “Legends of the Fall.” She continued to achieve success with roles in films such as “First Knight” (1995), “Sabrina” (1995), and “The Barber of Siberia” (1998). Ormond has also enjoyed a successful television career, earning an Emmy Award for her performance in the TV film “Temple Grandin” (2010). Besides her acting career, she is known for her humanitarian efforts, particularly in fighting human trafficking and advocating for sustainable development. In 2005, she was appointed as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.

5 Interesting Facts about Julia Ormond

1. Julia Ormond was awarded an Emmy for her supporting role in the HBO film “Temple Grandin.”

2. She has been a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador since 2005, focusing on anti-human trafficking efforts.

3. Ormond starred alongside Richard Gere and Sean Connery in the 1995 film “First Knight.”

4. She founded the Alliance to Stop Slavery and End Trafficking (ASSET) to combat human trafficking.

5. Julia Ormond was married to actor Rory Edwards from 1988 to 1994 and later to political activist Jon Rubin from 1999 to 2008.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Julia Ormond

1. “I think you tend to try to write the kind of film you want to see, and I think the same is true with actors – they want to do the kind of work they would go see.”

2. “The reason people buy into the human trafficking industry is that the commodity is human and it is more expendable.”

3. “I’m a working actress able to make choices based on what I want to do.”

4. “There is so much that can be done, you see. You can do so much.”

5. “I think we all have a responsibility to try to make this world a better place.”