Emma Thompson

Profession: Actress

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Biography: Emma Thompson is a British actress, screenwriter, and author who has achieved fame in both film and television. She is one of the UK's most respected and accomplished performers, having received numerous accolades, including Academy Awards for her roles in Howards End (1992) and her screenplay adaptation of Sense and Sensibility (1995).

Her acting career began in earnest with the Cambridge Footlights, where she performed alongside other future stars such as Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie. Thompson's stage experience transitioned into television, where she gained attention in the sketch comedy series Alfresco. Her film career blossomed with roles in movies like Henry V (1989) and Dead Again (1991), but it was her portrayal of Margaret Schlegel in Howards End that solidified her status as a leading actress.

Beyond acting, Emma Thompson has worked as a screenwriter, notably adapting Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, for which she received an Academy Award. Her advocacy for environmental causes and human rights has also distinguished her as an influential voice off-screen.

Born: April 15, 1959
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Age: 65 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries