Who was the director of the movie in which Keira Christina Knightley gained recognition?
Keira Knightley Keira Christina Knightley ( ; born 26 March 1985) is an English actress. She began acting as a child on television and made her film debut in 1995. After having worked in supporting roles in various films, Knightley gained recognition with the comedy-drama "Bend It Like Beckham" in 2002. She achieved international fame after landing the role of Elizabeth Swann in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series. One of the highest-paid actresses of Hollywood, Knightley has won an Empire Award, and has garnered multiple nominations for the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award.
Kansas City (film) Kansas City is a 1996 crime film, directed by Robert Altman and starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Miranda Richardson, Harry Belafonte, Michael Murphy and Steve Buscemi. "Kansas City" is also notable for its musical score being integrated into the film, with modern-day musicians recreating the Kansas City jazz of 1930s.