With her ability to combine humor and poignant despair – often within the same character – actress and writer Emma Thompson rose from the London stage to become known internationally for her illustrious film and television work. She made an initial impression in popular British period dramas including “Howard’s End” (1992), for which she earned a Best Actress Oscar, and “Sense and Sensibility” (1995), where her screenplay adaptation earned her a second statue. The actress was soon tapped for American productions where she brought her trademark sparkle and sophistication to acclaimed dramas
