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Emma Thompson

Born
Active
Started 1979

English actress and screenwriter.

Quick Facts

Occupation
actor · television actor · film actor · comedian · film director · screenwriter · stage actor · voice actor · writer · film screenwriter · director · children's writer
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Birthplace
Paddington · United Kingdom
Affiliation
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Relationships

Emma Thompson is the child of Eric Thompson and Phyllida Law.

Spouses & partners

Family

Awards & Nominations

Howards End earned Emma Thompson the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 1992. Howards End earned Emma Thompson the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama in 1993.

Date / resultAward / category
2023
Nominated		Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
2021
Received		Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
9 June 2018
Received		Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
2017
Nominated		European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film
Bridget Jones's Baby
1998
Received		Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
Ellen
1998
Nominated		European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award
Primary Colors
1997
Nominated		European Film Award for Best Actress
The Winter Guest
25 March 1996
Received		Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
Sense and Sensibility
13 February 1996
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Actress
Sense and Sensibility
1996
Received		Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay
Sense and Sensibility
1995
Received		BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Sense and Sensibility
9 February 1994
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
In the Name of the Father
9 February 1994
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Actress
The Remains of the Day
29 March 1993
Received		Academy Award for Best Actress
Howards End
17 February 1993
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Actress
Howards End
1993
Received		Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
Howards End
1992
Received		BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Howards End
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Received		star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Received		Audie Award for Narration by the Author or Authors
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Nominated		Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
Sense and Sensibility

Works & Screen Credits

  • Beauty and the Beast2017
  • Saving Mr. Banks2013
  • Brave2012
  • Sense and Sensibility
  • Good Luck to You, Leo GrandeAward nomination · 2023
  • Bridget Jones's BabyAward nomination · 2017
  • EllenAward recognition · 1998
  • Primary ColorsAward nomination · 1998
  • The Winter GuestAward nomination · 1997
  • In the Name of the FatherAward nomination · 9 February 1994
  • The Remains of the DayAward nomination · 9 February 1994
  • Howards EndAward recognition · 29 March 1993

Education

Emma Thompson’s education and training.

  • Newnham College
  • University of Cambridge
  • The Camden School for Girls

Languages

Native language

  • English

Other languages

  • British English
  • French
  • Spanish

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q168724 ↗
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