Emma Thompson

Actress and Writer

Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson generates a huge amount of work for the UK. As a veteran of the Cambridge Footlights, Thompson is as much at home in front of the camera as she is as a screenwriter. Among her more recognisable acting turns are her roles in Harry Potter, Nanny McPhee, The Remains of the Day and Stranger Than Fiction. She has won Oscars for Best Screenplay for Sense and Sensibility and Best Actress for Howard’s End, and has also been nominated for numerous Golden Globes and BAFTAs for her starring roles and writing credits. Last year’s Saving Mr Banks saw Thompson earn yet another nomination, this time a Golden Globe for Best Actress – Drama. The success of her many films has given her huge prestige which will continue for years to come.

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