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Who is Eva Green, how old is The Luminaries star and who did she play in James Bond’s Casino Royale?

FRENCH actress Eva Green became a household name when she became a Bond Girl opposite Daniel Craig and then Disney film Dumbo.

We take you through her incredible career so far...

 Bond girl Eva Green is a French actress
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Bond girl Eva Green is a French actressCredit: Handout

Who is Eva Green?

Eva Green is a French actress who has starred in Casino Royale and Penny Dreadful.

She was born in Paris in 1980, and spent time growing up in London and Ireland as well as France.

She got her big break in 2006 after being cast in Casino Royale at the last minute - after previously having turned down the role.

Eva is back on TV in 2020 in new BBC drama The Luminaries.

 Eva stars in The Luminaries
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Eva stars in The LuminariesCredit: BBC

How old is Eva Green?

Eva Green was born on July 6, 1980, which makes her 38 years old.

She considers herself as a secular Jew "who never attended synagogue as a girl".

Her trademark black hair is actually a dye job - she is naturally blonde.

She collects preserved skulls and is a keen taxidermist.

Who did she play in James Bond's Casino Royale?

Eva Green plays Vesper Lynd in the 007 flick.

Vesper is a foreign liaison agent from the government's Financial Action Task Force.

Her job is to make sure that James Bond (played by Daniel Craig) takes care of the treasury's money during the poker tournament.

First look at BBC drama The Luminaries starring Eva Green
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