Kristin Scott Thomas (British Actress) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Actress, Director
Nationality	British
Date of Birth	24/05/1960
Age	66 years
Birthplace	Redruth, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Latest News about Kristin Scott Thomas

01/08/2025

Kristin Scott Thomas was announced to join the West End and Broadway production of 'The Cherry Orchard' as Lyubov Ranevskaya, a Russian noblewoman who loses her estate. She is also set to film the French comedy 'Camembert' and will appear in Season 5 of 'Slow Horses' as Diana Taverner, premiering September 24, 2025.

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Bio/Wiki

Dame Kristin Ann Scott Thomas is a British actress, director, and producer who rose to prominence in the 1990s. She is known for her poise, elegance, and acclaimed performances in both British and international films, as well as her work on stage.

Physical Stats & More

Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 meters)

Educational Qualification(s)

Central School of Speech and Drama	Trained to become a drama teacher

Personal Life

Married to John Micklethwait (editor-in-chief of Bloomberg) in September 2024

Relationships & More

Spouse: John Micklethwait (married September 2024)

Family

Siblings	Serena Scott Thomas (sister, actress)

Career

Film Debut	Under the Cherry Moon (1986)
Breakthrough Role	A Handful of Dust (1988)
Notable Films	Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) The English Patient (1996) Mission: Impossible (1996) The Horse Whisperer (1998) Gosford Park (2001) I've Loved You So Long (2008) My Mother's Wedding (2023, also directed) Bitter Moon (1992) The Valet (2006) Tell No One (2007)
Stage	The Seagull (2008, Olivier Award for Best Actress) The Seagull (2007, Royal Court revival; Olivier Award for Best Actress) The Cherry Orchard (2025, role of Lyubov Ranevskaya)
Awards	BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Four Weddings and a Funeral, 1994) Olivier Award for Best Actress (The Seagull, 2008) Evening Standard Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer (A Handful of Dust, 1988) Academy Award nomination (The English Patient, 1996) Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur (2005) Dame Commander (2014) Academy Award nomination for Best Actress (The English Patient, 1996) Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2014)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Attended Central School of Speech and Drama to train as a drama teacher.[4]
2. Debuted in Prince's Under the Cherry Moon (1986).[1][2]
3. Co-wrote and directed My Mother's Wedding inspired by childhood trauma.[2]
4. Made her film debut in Prince-directed Under the Cherry Moon (1986).
5. Five-time BAFTA Award nominee and five-time Olivier Award nominee.
6. Has worked extensively in European independent productions and French cinema.

Kristin Scott Thomas Actress, Director British Redruth, Cornwall, United Kingdom