--- name: "Alice Krige" canonical: "https://film.one/person/alice-krige" fi1m_id: "alice-krige" imdb_id: "nm0000481" tmdb_id: 2506 wikidata_id: "Q236479" roles: ["Actor"] born: "28 June 1954" reviewed_on_fi1m: 6 average_fi1m_score: 76 average_as: "actor" average_over: 6 updated: "2026-10-07T15:54:16.604564+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Alice Krige ## Identity Alice Krige - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/alice-krige - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** alice-krige - **IMDb ID:** nm0000481 - **TMDB ID:** 2506 - **Wikidata ID:** Q236479 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Krige, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q236479, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000481/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/2506 Actor. Born 28 June 1954 in Upington, South Africa. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 28 June 1954, Upington, South Africa - **Active:** 1981–2013 - **Also known as:** Alice Maud Krige, آلیس کریج - **Average Fi1m score:** 76, as actor, over 6 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 78 (1), 1990s 82 (1), 2000s 84 (2), 2010s 64 (2) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 76 to 73 across 5 titles - **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 1 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 2 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Drama 4, Action 2, Adventure 2, Crime 2, Thriller 2, Action & Adventure 1 - **Screen time:** 7 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $850m across 3 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Krige, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q236479, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000481/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/2506 ## Streaming the US now - **Hulu:** [*Star Trek: First Contact*](https://film.one/film/star-trek-first-contact.md) (82) - **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Chariots of Fire*](https://film.one/film/chariots-of-fire.md) (78) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Alice Krige > Alice Krige can make a villain unsettling with little more than a steady gaze. We rate the conviction she brings to horror and science fiction, especially when she leaves room for wit. Alice Krige can hold a gaze and let the threat register without much change of expression. Her Borg Queen in *Star Trek: First Contact* (1996) is a useful place to see how much that restraint can achieve. She brings seductiveness to the menace, giving the character something more to do than announce her importance. We were unsettled by that invitation to find a threatening figure attractive. It is a performance worth seeking out even for those with little patience for science fiction. The two films that brought her wider attention in 1981 already suggest the kinds of parts that would recur. In Hugh Hudson’s *Chariots of Fire* (1981), she plays Sybil Gordon within a sports drama we admire for making its runners’ convictions worth caring about, despite the stately stretches. *Ghost Story* (1981) put her in supernatural horror. She continued in supporting parts across film and television, with period drama, horror and science fiction all recurring. Jonathan Frakes’s *Star Trek: First Contact* gives her the strongest setting among the films we have reviewed. Brent Spiner’s curious, comically precise Data helps keep the questions about artificial intelligence from becoming a lecture. Krige, too, leaves room for wit, and that matters in a film with so much to explain. Newcomers still face hurried explanations and a crowded supporting cast; one good performance cannot clear all that away. Later parts include the cult leader Christabella in *Silent Hill* (2006) and the witch Holda in *Gretel & Hansel* (2020). Both make understandable use of an actor who can give monstrous figures conviction. The reservation is about casting: once that intensity becomes familiar, there is a temptation to ask for it again rather than find something else for her to do. We would welcome more chances to see her without an ominous job description. For a good film that gives her a properly unsettling part, start with *Star Trek: First Contact*. ## Biography Alice Krige is a South African actress. She was born on 28 June 1954 in Upington and studied at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, where she completed a BA and an honours degree in drama. She later trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Her first major film role was as Sybil Gordon in *Chariots of Fire* (1981). Krige is known for playing the Borg Queen in *Star Trek: First Contact* (1996); she reprised the role in the *Star Trek: Voyager* episode "Endgame" (2001) and provided the voice for the character in *Star Trek: Picard* (2023). She has appeared in numerous other films and television series, including *Silent Hill* (2006) and *Thor: The Dark World* (2013). Krige married writer and director Paul Schoolman in 1988. In 2004 she received an honorary doctorate in literature from Rhodes University. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, memory-alpha.fandom.com, startrek.com.* ## On Fi1m (6) - *Thor: The Dark World* (2013), Fi1m 58, as Eir — [page](https://film.one/film/thor-the-dark-world.md) - *Page Eight* (2011), Fi1m 70, as Emma Baron — [page](https://film.one/film/page-eight.md) - *Deadwood* (2004), Fi1m 91, as Maddie — [page](https://film.one/tv/deadwood.md) - *Spooks* (2002), Fi1m 77, as Elena Gavrik — [page](https://film.one/tv/spooks.md) - *Star Trek: First Contact* (1996), Fi1m 82, as Borg Queen — [page](https://film.one/film/star-trek-first-contact.md) - *Chariots of Fire* (1981), Fi1m 78, as Sybil Gordon — [page](https://film.one/film/chariots-of-fire.md) ## Complete filmography (120) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Wildcat* (2025), as Mrs. Christina Vine - *The Restoration at Grayson Manor* (2025), as Jacqueline Grayson - *Star Trek: Picard - The IMAX Live Series Finale Event* (2023), as Borg Queen (voice) - *The Rig* (2023), series, as Lennox - *She Will* (2022), as Veronica - *Texas Chainsaw Massacre* (2022), as Mrs. Mc. - *Echoes of the Past* (2021), as Andrea Foss - *The Bay of Silence* (2020), as Vivian - *Star Trek: Lower Decks* (2020), series, as Borg Queen (voice) - *Gretel & Hansel* (2020), as Witch - *Star Trek: Picard* (2020), series, as The Borg Queen (voice) — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/tv/star-trek-picard.md) - *A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby* (2019), as Helena Charlton - *Carnival Row* (2019), series, as Haruspex Tsimani - *A Rose in Winter* (2019), as Anna Reinach - *A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding* (2018), as Helena Charlton - *The Alienist* (2018), series, as Elizabeth Cady Stanton - *A Christmas Prince* (2017), as Helena Charlton - *The Little Vampire 3D* (2017), as Freda Sackville-Bagg (voice) - *The OA* (2016), series, as Nancy Johnson - *Partners in Crime* (2015), series, as Rita Vandemeyer - *Tyrant* (2014), series, as Amira Al-Fayeed - *Thor: The Dark World* (2013), as Eir — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/thor-the-dark-world.md) - *Jail Caesar* (2012), as Pirate Captain - *The Syndicate* (2012), series, as Lady Hazelwood - *Will* (2011), as Sister Carmel - *Page Eight* (2011), as Emma Baron — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/page-eight.md) - *The Sorcerer's Apprentice* (2010), as Morgana le Fay - *Inside The Institute* (2010), Actor - *Solomon Kane* (2009), as Katherine Crowthorn - *Skin* (2009), as Sannie Lang - *The Betrayed* (2008), as Falco - *Heroes & Villains: Napoleon* (2007), as Letizia - *Dirty Sexy Money* (2007), series, Actor - *Ten Inch Hero* (2007), as Zo - *Persuasion* (2007), as Lady Russell - *The Line of Beauty* (2006), series, as Rachel Fedden - *Lonely Hearts* (2006), as Janet Long - *Silent Hill* (2006), as Christabella - *The Contract* (2006), as Miles - *Stay Alive* (2006), as The Author (uncredited) - *Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure* (2005), as Joan Collins - *Shadow of Fear* (2004), as Margie Henderson - *The 4400* (2004), series, as Sarah - *Deadwood* (2004), series, as Maddie — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/tv/deadwood.md) - *The Mystery of Natalie Wood* (2004), series, as Maria Gurdin - *The Mystery of Natalie Wood* (2004), as Maria Gurdin - *NCIS* (2003), series, as Maggie Clarke — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/ncis.md) - *Threat Matrix* (2003), series, as Senator Lily Randolph - *Frank Herbert's Children of Dune* (2003), series, as Lady Jessica Atreides - *The Death and Life of Nancy Eaton* (2003), as Snubby Eaton - *Reign of Fire* (2002), as Karen Abercromby - *Spooks* (2002), series, as Elena Gavrik — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/spooks.md) - *Dinotopia* (2002), series, as Rosemary Waldo - *Discovering Dinotopia* (2002), as Rosemary - *Dinotopia* (2002), as Rosemary - *Falling* (2001), as Monique - *Superstition* (2001), as Mirella Cenci - *Law & Order: Criminal Intent* (2001), series, as Gillian Booth - *Waking the Dead* (2001), series, as Karen Harding - *Six Feet Under* (2001), series, as Alma — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/six-feet-under.md) - *Attila* (2001), series, as Placida - *Attila* (2001), as Placida - *The Calling* (2000), as Elizabeth Plummer - *Frank Herbert's Dune* (2000), series, Actor - *The Sandman* (2000), Actor - *The Little Vampire* (2000), as Freda Sackville-Bagg - *In the Company of Spies* (1999), as Sarah Gold - *Molokai: The Story of Father Damien* (1999), as Mother Marianne - *Deep in My Heart* (1999), as Annalise Jurgenson - *Becker* (1998), series, as Dr. Sondra Rush - *Close Relations* (1998), series, as Louise - *The Commissioner* (1998), as Isabelle Morton - *Indefensible: The Truth About Edward Brannigan* (1997), as Rebecca Daly - *Sharpe: The Legend* (1997), as La Marquesa - *Twilight of the Ice Nymphs* (1997), as Zephyr Eccles - *Habitat* (1997), as Clarissa Symes - *Midsomer Murders* (1997), series, as Jenny Frazer — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/midsomer-murders.md) - *Hidden in America* (1996), as Dee - *Star Trek: First Contact* (1996), as Borg Queen — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/star-trek-first-contact.md) - *Amanda* (1996), as Audrey Farnsworth - *Donor Unknown* (1995), as Alice Stillman - *Institute Benjamenta, or This Dream People Call Human Life* (1995), as Lisa Benjamenta - *Joseph* (1995), series, as Rachel - *Joseph* (1995), as Rachel - *Star Trek: Voyager* (1995), series, as The Borg Queen - *Devil's Advocate* (1995), series, as Alessandra Locatelli - *Sharpe's Honour* (1994), as La Marquesa de Casares el Grande y Melida Sadaba - *Jack Reed: Badge of Honor* (1993), as Mrs. Anatole - *Scarlet and Black* (1993), series, as Madame de Renal - *Double Deception* (1993), as Pamela Sparrow - *Sharpe* (1993), series, as La Marquesa Dorada - *Judgment Day: The John List Story* (1993), as Jean Syfert - *Princess Furball* (1993), as Narrator - *Ladykiller* (1992), as May Packard - *Spies, Inc.* (1992), as Isabelle - *Sleepwalkers* (1992), as Mary Brady - *The Strauss Dynasty* (1991), series, as Olga - *Iran: Days of Crisis* (1991), series, as Parveneh Limbert - *The Hidden Room* (1991), series, as Jennifer - *The Strauss Dynasty* (1991), as Olga - *Beverly Hills, 90210* (1990), series, as Anne Berrisford — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/beverly-hills-90210.md) - *Max and Helen* (1990), as Helen Weiss - *See You in the Morning* (1989), as Beth Goodwin - *Haunted Summer* (1988), as Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin - *Baja Oklahoma* (1988), as Patsy Cline - *Barfly* (1987), as Tully Sorenson - *Dream West* (1986), series, as Jessie Benton Fremont - *Second Serve* (1986), as Gwen - *Wallenberg: A Hero's Story* (1985), series, as Baroness Lisl Kemeny - *King David* (1985), as Bathsheba - *Ellis Island* (1984), series, as Bridget O'Donnell - *Murder, She Wrote* (1984), series, as Nita Cochran - *Arms and the Man* (1983), as Raina - *Ghost Story* (1981), as Eva / Alma - *Chariots of Fire* (1981), as Sybil Gordon — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/chariots-of-fire.md) - *A Tale of Two Cities* (1980), as Lucie Manette - *The Happy Autumn Fields* (1980), as Emily - *The Professionals* (1977), series, as Diana Molner - *Vergeet My Nie* (1976), as Welma de Villiers - *Playhouse* (1974), series, as Emily ## Gallery - ![Alice Krige](https://film.one/media/person/86970/gallery-e18268a1d9f0.jpg) Alice Krige — beaglebill, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b8/2008_10_10_Alice_Krige_01.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Alice Krige](https://film.one/media/person/86970/gallery-63acdd8ad633.jpg) Alice Krige — Franca from Parma, Italia, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4b/2008_11_Alice_Krige_01.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Alice Krige at DIFF 2026, from the video: 'That's A Wrap! Looking back on DIFF 2026'. Uploaded to YouTube by Dublin International Film Festival under YouTube CC](https://film.one/media/person/86970/gallery-9476d22d33be.jpg) Alice Krige at DIFF 2026, from the video: 'That's A Wrap! Looking back on DIFF 2026'. Uploaded to YouTube by Dublin International Film Festival under YouTube CC — Dublin International Film Festival, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/Alice_Krige_at_DIFF_2026.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Screen capture from the digital public artwork Metascifi by Martin Firrell featuring Alice Krige who created the role of the Borg Queen in Star Trek First Conta (2014)](https://film.one/media/person/86970/gallery-ec1e7901824f.jpg) Screen capture from the digital public artwork Metascifi by Martin Firrell featuring Alice Krige who created the role of the Borg Queen in Star Trek First Conta (2014) — Martin Firrell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/48/MartinFirrell_public_art_metascifi_AliceKrige.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![Alice Krige](https://film.one/media/person/86970/gallery-274b2a0b9e97.jpg) Alice Krige — Image via TMDB - ![Alice Krige](https://film.one/media/person/86970/gallery-62e1d4c75e5d.jpg) Alice Krige — Image via TMDB - ![Alice Krige](https://film.one/media/person/86970/gallery-9fb3d6ac2929.jpg) Alice Krige — Image via TMDB - ![Alice Krige](https://film.one/media/person/86970/gallery-c7e97d1b4349.jpg) Alice Krige — Image via TMDB ## Awards ### Other awards — 2 won - Time Machine Award 2021: Time Machine Award (won) - Laurence Olivier Awards 1981: Laurence Olivier Awards (won) *From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.* --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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