Emma Thompson
British actress and screenwriter (born 1959)
1959 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
British actress and screenwriter (born 1959)
Born
April 15, 1959
Age
~67 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, writer
United KingdomBorn in Paddington
1959
Born in Paddington (1959-04-15)
1992
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
1993
AwardAcademy Award for Best Actress
1993
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
1993
AwardGolden Globe Awards
1995
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
About
Dame Emma Thompson is a British actress and screenwriter. Her work spans over four decades of screen and stage, and her accolades include two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2018, she was made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to drama.
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Who is Emma Thompson?+
Dame Emma Thompson is a British actress and screenwriter. Her work spans over four decades of screen and stage, and her accolades include two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2018, she was made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributi
What does the name Emma mean?+
The name Emma means "A female given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Brought to England by the Normans; short form of compound given names beginning with a Frankish prototheme Ermin- or Irmin- "entire", from *ermunaz.". It is of English origin.
When was Emma Thompson born?+
Emma Thompson was born on April 15, 1959.
Name Meaning
A female given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Brought to England by the Normans; short form of compound given names beginning with a Frankish prototheme Ermin- or Irmin- "entire", from *ermunaz.
The name Emma is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Brought to England by the Normans; short form of compound given names beginning with a Frankish prototheme Ermin- or Irmin- "entire", from *ermunaz.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Emma — April 15, 1959
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
Legend.
— anon
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