Caitriona Balfe was born on October 4, 1979, in Dublin, Ireland, and grew up in Tydavnet, County Monaghan. Prior to her acting career, she worked as a fashion model for over a decade, walking runways for major brands such as Chanel, Givenchy, and Louis Vuitton.
After leaving the fashion industry, Balfe relocated to Los Angeles to pursue acting. She studied at the Warner Loughlin Studios and began taking on minor roles in film and television.
Balfe’s breakthrough role came in 2014 when she was cast as Claire Beauchamp Randall/Fraser in the Starz historical drama series Outlander. The series is based on the novels by Diana Gabaldon. Her performance has garnered widespread critical acclaim.
Beyond Outlander, Balfe has appeared in several notable films. These include:
Balfe’s performance in Outlander has earned her numerous awards and nominations, including:
She also received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination as part of the ensemble cast of Belfast.
Balfe has also worked as a producer. She served as a producer on later seasons of Outlander, demonstrating her increasing involvement in the creative aspects of the show.