Emma Thompson

Dame Emma Thompson is a British actress and screenwriter. Regarded as one of the finest actresses of her generation, she has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning over four decades, including two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Emmy Award. In 2018, she was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II for services to drama. Born to actors Eric Thompson and Phyllida Law, Thompson was educated at Newnham College, Cambridge, where she became a member of the Footlights troupe, and appeared in the comedy sketch series Alfresco. In 1985, she starred in the West End revival of the musical Me and My Girl, which was a breakthrough in her career. In 1987, she came to prominence for her performances in two BBC TV series, Tutti Frutti and Fortunes of War, winning the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for her work on both series.

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Emma Thompson is seen on set of new Apple TV+ series Down Cemetery Road for the first time as she transforms into private detective Zoë Boehm

Emma Thompson's daughter takes a brutal swipe at her mother's ex-husband Kenneth Branagh after he had affair with Helena Bonham-Carter

Emma Thompson and Greg Wise's daughter Gaia, 24, steals the spotlight from her famous parents as she prepares to get her big break in new Lord Of The Rings film

Emma Thompson, Ruth Wilson to Lead ‘Down Cemetery Road’ Series at Apple Based on Novel by ‘Slow Horses’ Author

Julianne Moore, Jane Fonda and Emma Thompson among stars asking to ‘make nukes history’

EMILY PRESCOTT: Emma Thompson leads A-list Hampstead residents in celebration as local council blocks 'Malibu' mansion from their leafy enclave

Emma Thompson's 'very badly broken heart' over cheating husband inspired Love Actually's crying necklace scene

Emma Thompson, 64, cuts a casual figure in beige jumper as she enjoys afternoon outing with her daughter Gaia Wise, 23

Joanna Page discusses awkward toilet meeting with Emma Thompson and embarrassing moment that left the cast in stitches on Love Actually set

Emma Thompson wraps up in a shearling jacket and dungarees as she enjoys an autumn stroll with husband Greg Wise

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Dame Emma Thompson is set to swap 'grey' Britain for Venice as she plots move away from the UK

Emma Thompson puts on a typically kooky display as she larks around with Amal and George Clooney at the DVF Awards during Venice Film Festival

Self-proclaimed eco-activist Dame Emma Thompson spotted wearing a £225 animal print coat and enjoying a seafood dinner on Fox TV founder's £200m yacht

James Corden, Emma Thompson, CAA Chief Bryan Lourd Feature in Royal Television Society Convention Lineup

All aboard the billionaire's yacht! Emma Thompson, Diane Sawyer and Candice Bergen among A-list crowd of Hollywood power players vacationing on Barry Diller and Diane Von Furstenberg's $200m boat

Emma Thompson puts on a casual display in grey dungarees as she heads out with theatre director John Tiffany

Emma Thompson keeps it casual in khaki dungarees as she runs errands with husband Greg Wise

Dame Emma Thompson showcases a host of daring dance moves at BST Hyde Park Bruce Springsteen show

Emma Thompson, 64, poses with daughter Gaia Wise, 23, at Armani fashion show in Paris

Emma Thompson enjoys cocktails in the pool with her daughter Gaia Wise in Tuscany