Emma Thompson

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Nationality: English
Birthdate: 04/15/1959
Birthplace: Paddington, London, England, United Kingdom

biography

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 Continued

Credits

Headmistress
2009
Kate Walker
2008
Lady Marchmain
2008
Kay Eiffel
2006
Nanny McPhee
2006
Screenplay
2006
Karen
2003
Voice of Captain Amelia
2002
Druscilla
2001
Kate Lemon
1999
Susan Stanton
1998
Frances
1997
Elinor Dashwood
1995
screenplay
1995
Dora Carrington
1995
Miss Kenton
1993
Margaret Schlegel
1992
Duchess d'Antan
Herself
Margaret Strauss
Diana Reddin
Executive Producer
Cecelia Reuda
Beatrice--An Orphan, Leonato's Niece
Suzi Kettles

milestones

Year
Milestone
1979 
Acted with Cambridge the University's theatrical club, the Footlights
1981 
Co-wrote, co-produced, co-directed and performed with Cambridge's first all-female revue, "Woman's Hour"
1983 
Worked with Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry in the sketch comedy series "Alfresco"
1984 
Wrote and performed the one woman show "Short Vehicle" at the Edinburgh Fringe
1985 
Co-starred opposite Robert Lindsay in the West End hit musical, "Me and My Girl"
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