Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Screenwriter, Activist, Comedian |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 15/04/1959 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | London, United Kingdom |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Dame Emma Thompson DBE is a prominent British actress, screenwriter, activist and comedian who rose to prominence through her roles in television and film. She is known for her versatility and contributions to both acting and screenwriting, with an illustrious career spanning over four decades. Born into an artistic family in London, she studied English literature at Newnham College, Cambridge, where she became the first female member of the Footlights theatrical troupe. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Newnham College, Cambridge (English Literature) |
Personal Life
| Known For | Acting, screenwriting, activism |
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Relationships & More
| First husband: Kenneth Branagh (married 1989-1995) | |
| Second husband: Greg Wise (married 2003-present) |
Family
| Father: Eric Thompson (actor) | |
| Mother: Phyllida Law (actress) | |
| Sister: Sophie Thompson (actress) | |
| Daughter: Gaia Wise | |
| Former stepdaughter: Tindyebwa Agaba (adopted) |
Career
| Notable Works |
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| Recognition | Two Academy Awards (Best Actress for Howards End, 1993; Best Adapted Screenplay for Sense and Sensibility, 1996), three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, Primetime Emmy Award, Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2018), Ranked #76 globally by Pantheon's Historical Fame Index |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress in 1987 for Tutti Frutti and Fortunes of War. | |
| 2. Received two Academy Award nominations in 1993 for The Remains of the Day and In the Name of the Father. | |
| 3. Wrote and starred in the TV adaptation of Wit (2001). |