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Emma Thompson

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A British Icon of Stage and Screen
Dame Emma Thompson is one of Britain’s most celebrated and influential actresses. With a career spanning over four decades, she has excelled as an actor, screenwriter, producer, and activist. Known for iconic roles in Howards End, The Remains of the Day, Love Actually, and Harry Potter, she became the first person in history to win Academy Awards for both acting and writing (Howards End and Sense and Sensibility). Beyond the screen, she is a vocal advocate for human rights, environmental sustainability, and gender equity. Her blend of intelligence, empathy, and sharp humor continues to inspire generations of viewers and creatives alike. profile - By Copyright World Economic Forum (www.weforum.org), swiss-image.ch/Photo by Andy Mettler - revised version of Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6061777 Background - By Elena Ternovaja - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=115215746
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Life Id : PL2880364842202
Verified Name : emma-thompson
Life Type : Person Life
Birth : 1959-Apr-15
Age : 66 years
Life Editor(s) : History Editorial Network (HEN)
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Created On: 2025-07-23 | Updated On: 2025-07-28
Emma Thompson stars in The Fisherwoman
Thompson's Identity as Half Scottish
Lily James and Sajal Aly in Romantic Comedy
Starred in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
Thompson Stars as Villain in Cruella
Thompson and Wise Become Venice Residents
Thompson Shines in Late Night Comedy-Drama
Voiceover for Greenpeace's Palm-Oil Awareness Commercial
Made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II
Supporting Role in The Meyerowitz Stories
Supporting Role in Beauty and the Beast
Starred in Alone in Berlin
Thompson's Experience at Boodles Launch Party
First Film of 2015 A Walk in the Woods
Thompson and Wise Decline Roles in Reception
Narrated Men, Women & Children
Featured in Marks & Spencer's 'Leading Ladies' campaign
Stage debut in Sweeney Todd
Starred as P. L. Travers in Saving Mr. Banks
Starred in The Love Punch
Played an evil mother in Beautiful Creatures
Copyright Suit Over Thompson's Screenplay
Voiced Elinor in Pixar's Brave
Played head Agent in Men in Black 3
Played Queen Elizabeth II in Playhouse Presents
Reunited with Alan Rickman for BBC Film
Reprised Role in Nanny McPhee Sequel
Cameo Appearances in Two Films
Tindyebwa Agaba became British citizen
Acclaim for Last Chance Harvey
Film Adaptation of Brideshead Revisited
Thompson Improved with Age and Experience
Role in Stranger than Fiction
Thompson's Nine-Year Journey with Nanny McPhee
Role in Harry Potter Series
Exploring Angels in America Miniseries
Thompson's Success in Love Actually
Thompson and Wise's Marriage in Scotland
Adopted Rwandan orphan Tindyebwa Agaba
Lead Role in HBO's Wit
Small Role in Maybe Baby
Emma Thompson Becomes a Mother
Hollywood role in Primary Colors
Return with The Winter Guest
Won Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
Thompson and Branagh's Separation Announcement
Began relationship with Greg Wise
Won Academy Award for Sense and Sensibility
Thompson's Hollywood Debut with Arnold
Received two Academy Award nominations
Starred in The Remains of the Day
Nominated for two Oscars in the same year
Thompson's Guest Role in Cheers
Starred in Much Ado About Nothing
Thompson and Branagh Collaborate Again
Won Academy Award for Best Actress
Won Academy Award for Howards End
Thompson's Win in Howards End Film
Branagh's Direction in Los Angeles Noir
Played a frivolous aristocrat in Impromptu
Branagh and His Wife's Film Collaborations
Starred in stage revival of Look Back in Anger
Appeared in screen adaptation of Henry V
Won British Academy Television Award for Best Actress
Met Kenneth Branagh on TV series set
Gained prominence with BBC series
Wrote and starred in Channel 4 special Up for Grabs
Cast in West End revival of Me and My Girl
Starred in BBC show The Crystal Cube
Appeared in comedy sketch series Alfresco
Appeared in sketch show Alfresco
First professional role in Not the Nine O'Clock News
Appeared in ITV comedy series There's Nothing to Worry About!
Starred in BBC Radio 4 comedy series Injury Time
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