Emma Thompson

Biography

Born 04/15/1959

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...
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Awards

  • In 2001, received Humanitas Prize for 90 Minute or Longer Cable Category
  • In 1998, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
  • In 1997, received Venice Film Festival Award for Best Actress

Highlights

  • In 2008, Co-starred with Dustin Hoffman in the romantic comedy "Last Chance Harvey"
  • In 2008, Nominated for the 2008 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy ("Last Chance Harvey")
  • In 2007, Reprised role of Professor Sybill Trelawney in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"

Family & Companions

  • Greg Wise: met during filming of "Sense and Sensibility"; together since 1995
  • Hugh Laurie: dated while at Cambridge
  • Eric Thompson: father (Wrote and narrated the BBC children's series "The Magic Roundabout" in the 60s and 70s; died in 1982 at age 53)