Felicity Jones is a British actress known for her versatile performances in film and television. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Jane Hawking in the biographical film The Theory of Everything, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Born on January 17, 1983, in Birmingham, England, Jones began her acting career in television before transitioning to film. She has appeared in various genres, including science fiction, drama, and romance, with notable roles in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and A Monster Calls.