Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1959-04-15
- Born Place: Paddington, London, England, UK
Also Known As:
اما تامپسون, 艾瑪湯普遜
Emma Thompson
Dame Emma Thompson, born on April 15, 1959, in Paddington, London, is an immensely acclaimed British actress, screenwriter, and comedian, known for her versatility and impactful performances across stage and screen for over four decades. Hailing from a family of actors, with her father Eric Thompson and mother Phyllida Law, she was immersed in a creative environment from a young age. Thompson pursued English Literature at Newnham College, Cambridge, where she honed her comedic talents as a member of the renowned Footlights troupe alongside future stars like Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.Her career breakthrough came in 1985 with a West End revival of the musical Me and My Girl. She gained wider recognition in 1987 for her performances in the BBC series Tutti Frutti and Fortunes of War, earning her first BAFTA TV Award. The early 1990s saw her frequently collaborating with then-husband Kenneth Branagh, appearing in films such as Henry V (1989), Dead Again (1991), and Much Ado About Nothing (1993).Thompson's illustrious film career is marked by numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. She famously won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the Merchant-Ivory period drama Howards End (1992). In a rare feat, she received two Oscar nominations in 1993 for The Remains of the Day (Best Actress) and In the Name of the Father (Best Supporting Actress). She further cemented her legacy by becoming the only person in history to win Academy Awards for both acting and writing, taking home the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for Sense and Sensibility (1995), a film in which she also starred.Throughout her career, Thompson has consistently delivered powerful performances in a wide array of films, including Love Actually (2003), Saving Mr. Banks (2013), Late Night (2019), and most recently, the critically acclaimed Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022). Beyond her work as an actress, she is also known for her activism and has been appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2018 for her contributions to drama.
