Caitríona Mary Balfe is an Irish actress, producer, and former fashion model born on October 4, 1979. She is renowned for her captivating portrayal of Claire Fraser in the Starz historical drama series Outlander, earning her numerous prestigious awards and nominations, including a British Academy Scotland Award, an Irish Film and Television Award, two People's Choice Awards, and three Saturn Awards.
As a young adult, Balfe was offered a modeling contract in Paris while studying Drama at the Dublin Institute of Technology. Over the course of ten years, she worked with prominent brands such as Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Bottega Veneta, and Oscar de la Renta, appearing in advertising campaigns and walking the runways.
Balfe transitioned her focus to acting, securing leading roles in the web series The Beauty Inside (2012) and H+: The Digital Series (2012–2013),as well as notable appearances in films such as Super 8 (2011),Now You See Me (2013),Escape Plan (2013),Money Monster (2016),Ford v Ferrari (2019),and Belfast (2021).
