Keira Christina Knightley was born on March 26, 1985, in London, UK. She began her acting career at a young age, appearing in television films and commercials. Knightley’s breakthrough role came in 2002 with her performance in “Bend It Like Beckham,” which was followed by her role as Elizabeth Swann in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series. These roles established her as a rising star in Hollywood.