Meghan Markle
Actress • Royal
Birth Name: Rachel Meghan Markle
Birth Date: August 4, 1981
Age: 43 years old
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California
Meghan Markle was born Rachel Meghan Markle on Aug. 4, 1981, in Los Angeles, CA. She inherited an affinity for show business from her father, cinematographer Thomas W. Markle, who worked on popular series like "The Facts of Life" (NBC 1979-1988) and "Married with Children" (Fox 1987-1997).
Intrigued foremost by performance, Meghan Markle studied theater at Northwestern University before pursuing screen acting professionally. Markle made her career debut on an episode of "General Hospital" (ABC 1963-), following up the part with a number of minor roles in films like "A Lot Like Love" (2005) and on series like "CSI: NY" (CBS 2004-2013).
Her earliest recurring parts came on "90210" (The CW 2008-2013) and "Fringe" (Fox 2008-2013), after which jobs became more and more frequent; among these were small roles in the popular comedy films "Get Him to the Greek" (2010) and "Horrible Bosses" (2011). Around the same time, Markle landed her first major role: a costarring position on the comedy-drama series "Suits" (USA 2011-), on which she played driven paralegal Rachel Zane.
Markle has been active in a number of areas outside of the realm of acting, founding the lifestyle website The Tig in 2014 and working with philanthropic groups like World Vision Canada and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In 2016, Markle began a romantic relationship with Prince Harry of the British royal family; the royal couple announced their engagement in November 2017, at which point Markle also revealed that she was leaving "Suits" at the end of the show's seventh season.
The Royal Wedding, which took place on May 19, 2018, at Windsor Castle, was greeted by the British public with delight and happiness for the charming couple. In October of the same year, it was announced that the couple were expecting their first baby in spring 2019.
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With Love, MeghanStream
Executive Producer
Reality
2025
With Love, MeghanStream
Self
Reality
2025
PoloStream
Executive Producer
Reality
2024
The Royal Outsiders: Harry & Meghan
Self
Show
2023
Meghan & Kate: Women of Windsor
Self
Show
2023
The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor
Self
Show
2023
Hollywood Princesses: Grace & Meghan
Self
Movie
2023
Days That Rocked the House of Windsor
Self
Movie
2023
Live to LeadStream
Executive Producer
Docuseries
2022
Live to LeadStream
Self
Docuseries
2022
Harry & MeghanStream
Executive Producer
Docuseries
2022
Harry & MeghanStream
Self
Docuseries
2022
William & Harry: Unbreakable Bond
Actor
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2022
Meghan: American Duchess
Actor
Movie
2022
Chic & Classic: Meghan Markle
Self
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2022
Oprah With Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special
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Special
2021
Ore 14
Actor
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2020
The Drew Barrymore ShowStream
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Talk
2020
Elephant
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2020
Duchess of Style
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2019
Harry and Meghan: What Next?
Self
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2019
ET Canada Presents: Inspiring Women
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Show
2018
Meghan Markle: How To Be A Royal
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2018
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: The Engagement Interview
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2018
Storie italiane
Actor
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2017
Dater's HandbookStream
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Cass
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2016
Chopped JuniorStream
Judge
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2015
Le Grand Cactus
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Invité/guest
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2015
The Nightly Show With Larry WilmoreStream
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2015
Anti-Social
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Kirsten
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2015
8th Annual Directv Celebrity Beach Bowl
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2014
When Sparks FlyStream
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Amy Peterson
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2014
Ljubavni vatromet
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2014
Suits: Cast and Creators Live at the Paley Center
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2013
Random Encounters
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Mindy
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2013
La vita in diretta
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2012
Entertainment Studios.TV
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2012
Larry King NowStream
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2012
SuitsStream
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Rachel Zane
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2011
The Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down
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Dana
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2011
Remember MeStream
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Megan
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2010
The LeagueStream
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Meghan
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2009
Knight RiderStream
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2008
FringeStream
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Junior FBI Agent Amy Jessup
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2008
Rachael Ray Show
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2006
Love, Inc.
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2005
The War at Home
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2005
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2005
The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson
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2005
CSI: NYStream
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Veronica Perez
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2004
Century City
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2004
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
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2003
Without a TraceStream
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2002
CSI: MiamiStream
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2002
Entertainment Tonight
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1981
CBS News Sunday Morning
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1979
TodayStream
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1952
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News aboutMeghan Markle
Meghan Markle Shares Rare Family Photo of Prince Harry & Kids After Legal Defeat and Royal Family Response
Royal Family Responds to Prince Harry’s BBC Interview, Supports U.K. Court’s Decision
Meghan Markle’s Netflix TV Project ‘Pearl’ Hit With Infringement Accusation
Who Is the Banker on ‘Deal or No Deal Island’ Season 2?
‘Great British Baking Show’ Star Prue Leith Slams Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Show
How Much Is Prince Harry in Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Series ‘With Love, Meghan’?
Meghan Markle Shares Rare Video of Princess Lilibet’s Playdate With ‘Auntie’ Serena Williams
Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Show Rare PDA in Netflix’s ‘With Love’ Trailer
Prince Harry Addresses Meghan Markle Divorce Rumors in Rare Interview
Q&A
Patrick J. Adams & Sarah Rafferty Talk ‘Suits’ Rewatch Podcast, Guest Stars, Memories & More
Meghan Markle Opens Up About Past Suicidal Thoughts and ‘Healing Journey’ in CBS Interview
New Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Interview to Air on ‘CBS Sunday Morning’
Meghan Markle Wants Prince Harry To ‘Let Go’ of Lawsuits & ‘Be Free’
9 Couples From ‘Suits,’ Ranked
Q&A
Carley Fortune Breaks Down New Romance & Says She’s ‘Deeply Touched’ by Harry & Meghan Adapting Her Novel
‘Suits’ Cast Talk Potential Movie – Will Meghan Markle Be Back?
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s New Netflix Shows Revealed: Cooking Series & More
Opinion
So, ‘The Crown’ Simply Has to Continue Now, Right?
‘Suits’ Shatters Viewing Record on Netflix: Where Are the Stars Now?
Could ‘Suits’ Return for Season 10 After Show is Huge Hit on Netflix?
Prince Harry Admits Watching Meghan Markle’s ‘Suits’ Sex Scenes Was a ‘Mistake’
‘Top Gear’ Host Jeremy Clarkson Comes Under Fire for ‘Vile’ Column About Meghan Markle
Spoiler Alert
‘Harry & Meghan’: 9 Major Reveals Made in Part 2 of Netflix Series
Prince Harry Claims Royals Lied ‘to Protect My Brother’ in New ‘Harry & Meghan’ Trailer (VIDEO)
‘Harry & Meghan’ Doc Unveils Meghan Markle’s Niece: 5 Things to Know About Ashleigh Hale
Spoiler Alert
‘Harry & Meghan’: 12 Revelations From Netflix Docuseries So Far
‘Harry & Meghan’: Netflix Reveals Premiere Date & Official Trailer for Docuseries (VIDEO)
‘Harry & Meghan’ Docuseries Teaser Released by Netflix (VIDEO)
Meghan Markle Reveals Her Love of ‘Jeopardy!’ and Alex Trebek
Meghan Markle Shares Advice For Actors Playing Her on Screen: ‘Call Me!’
Netflix to Delay Harry & Meghan Docuseries Following Backlash Over ‘The Crown’
Sharon Osbourne Says ‘The Talk’ Firing Was Like Being a ‘Lamb Slaughtered’ (VIDEO)
Queen Elizabeth Funeral: See Royals & Famous Faces Who Attended Ceremony
Queen Elizabeth Funeral: The 5 Biggest Takeaways From Televised Ceremony
Meghan Markle’s Animated Series ‘Pearl’ Axed by Netflix
Meghan Markle’s Netflix Animated Series Is Based On Her Own Life, Claim Fans
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Ponder Their Future in Lifetime Movie Teaser (VIDEO)
Prince Harry and Oprah Docuseries: Trailer Released for ‘The Me You Can’t See’ (VIDEO)
Was There Too Much TV Coverage of Prince Philip’s Funeral? (POLL)
Prince Philip Funeral: The 5 Biggest Takeaways From Televised Ceremony
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Announce ‘Heart of Invictus’ Docuseries for Netflix
What’s Next for Oprah After Her Masterful Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Interview
How the British Media is Reacting to Meghan and Harry’s Interview with Oprah
Review
In a Triumphant Oprah Interview, Meghan and Harry Finally Speak Out
Who Might Play Meghan, Harry & Co. on a Very Modern Season of ‘The Crown’?
The 5 Most Stunning Revelations From Meghan and Harry’s Big Interview With Oprah
What You Need to Know About Meghan Markle & Prince Harry’s Oprah Interview
Meghan Markle Addresses Palace ‘Falsehoods’ in Promo for ‘Oprah With Meghan and Harry’ (VIDEO)
Oprah Says ‘No Subject Off Limits’ in First Look at Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Interview (VIDEO)
The Queen to Air Commonwealth Address Hours Before Prince Harry & Meghan’s Oprah Special
Meghan Markle & Prince Harry to Be Interviewed by Oprah on CBS Special
Meghan Markle Heads ‘Love Is in the Air’ Programming Slate on Hallmark Movies Now
Exclusive
‘Secrets of Royal Travel’: Queen Elizabeth & Meghan Markle Ride in Locomotive Style (VIDEO)
‘The Royals in Crisis’: Fox Special Reviews Harry & Meghan’s Big Decision
‘Harry & Meghan: An African Journey’: Robin Roberts Hosts ABC News Special
Finale
‘Suits’ Boss Aaron Korsh Digs Into the Series Finale & What We Didn’t See
How ‘Suits’ Final Season Will Feature Rachel Without Meghan Markle
‘Suits’ Final Season Trailer: Patrick J. Adams, Meghan Markle & #Darvey! (VIDEO)
Preview
Gayle King on What to Expect From the ‘Meghan and Harry Plus One’ Special
‘Suits’ EP Addresses Meghan Markle & Patrick J. Adams Return Rumors
Meghan Markle Reportedly Offered Millions to Return for ‘Suits’ Episode
A Year in Review: The Biggest Moments in TV
Prince Harry on ‘Outlander’? The Royal Spotted With Cast
‘The Story of the Royals’: New British Royal Family Special Coming to ABC
Thomas Markle Opens up About Missing Meghan’s Royal Wedding & Those Staged Paparazzi Photos
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