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- English actress
- Born: January 9, 1965
- Birth name: Joely Kim Richardson
- Birthplace: London, England
- Daughter of actress Vanessa Redgrave and the late Tony Richardson
- Granddaughter of actors Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson
- Niece of actress Lynn Redgrave
- Her brother-in-law is actor Liam Neeson
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Joely Richardson is an English actress. She was born on January 9, 1965 in London, England. Richardson's mother, Vanessa Redgrave, is an actress and her late father, Tony Richardson, was a director. Richardson has a sister named Natasha who is an actress as well. Richardson attended the The Thacher School in Ojai, California. In 1992, she married producer Tim Bevan. The couple had a daughter together named Daisy. Richardson and Bevan divorced in 2001.
On March 16, 2009, Natasha Richardson sustained brain injuries from a ski accident while on vacation in Canada. The New York Post reports that the actress was flown from Canada to New York, so that her family may spend her final moments with her before she is pulled off life support.New York Post: Richardson is Brain Dead (March 17, 2009) Richard was pronounced dead the following day.
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Acting Career
In 1985, Richardson landed a role in the film Wetherby. She then appeared in Drowning by Numbers. In 1989, she played in an episode of Agatha Christie's Poirot. She has since appeared in Behaving Badly, King Ralph, Shining Through, Lady Chatterley, 101 Dalmatians, The Echo, Event Horizon and The Patriot. Her more recent works include The Affair of the Necklace, Maybe Baby, Nip/Tuck, Lies My Mother Told Me and The Last Mimzy.
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Joely Richardson Questions
Where will the funeral for Natasha Richardson be held? 5 Answers"After today's wake, Richardson will be buried Sunday (March 22) during a private funeral service in Millbrook, N.Y., where she belonged to St. Joseph's Roman C... read more
What is your favorite Natasha Richardson film? 5 AnswersYou haven't seen her act till you see her in the 1988 movie, Patty Hearst! I found this small clip but it is NSFW. ... read more
What hospital is Natasha Richardson staying at in New York? 1 AnswerLenox Hill Hospital http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gpFwi_X_YiO5L7XyHjDtlYz15sWQ "TV footage and news photos showed Richardson's family arri... read more
Is Life Support Removal For Vanessa Redgrave Daughter Natasha Richardson Imminent? 1 AnswerUnfortunately, she died after being taken to Manhattan's Lenox Hill Hospital, where she was declared brain dead. The actress, who was the wife of Liam Neeson an... read more -
Joely Richardson Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- January 9, 1965: Born
- 1988: Drowning by Numbers
- 1991: Heading Home
- 1994: I'll Do Anything
- 1996: 101 Dalmatians
- 1998: The Tribe
- 2005: Wallis & Edward
- 2007: The Last Mimzy
- 2003-2007: Nip/Tuck



