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Personal Info

Profession
Actress
Gender
Female
Birthday
January 14, 1967 (59 years old)
Place of Birth
Islington, London, England, UK
Popularity
4.1
Available Movies
14 released

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Emily Watson

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Actress 59 years old Islington, London, England, UK Stable 6

Awards & Nominations

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Major awards verified (BAFTA, Oscars)
● 1 Wins
2 Nominations
Oscars
2 nom.
Complete Award Details 3 Major
● 5 Wins
3 Nominations
Other
3 1 nom.
Oscar
2 nom.
BAFTA
1 0 nom.
European Film Awards
1 0 nom.
Year Award Result
2011 British Academy Television Award for Best Actress Appropriate Adult
1999 Academy Award for Best Actress Hilary and Jackie
1997 Academy Award for Best Actress Breaking the Waves
2015 Donostia Award
2002 Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actress Gosford Park
1997 Bodil Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role Breaking the Waves
1996 European Film Award for Best Actress Breaking the Waves
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Year Award
2011 British Academy Television Award for Best Actress Appropriate Adult
2015 Donostia Award
1997 Bodil Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role Breaking the Waves
1996 European Film Award for Best Actress Breaking the Waves
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Year Award
1999 Academy Award for Best Actress Hilary and Jackie
1997 Academy Award for Best Actress Breaking the Waves
2002 Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actress Gosford Park
Year Festival Award For Result
2011 BAFTA Best Leading Actress Appropriate Adult Winner
1999 Oscars Best Actress Hilary and Jackie Nominated
1997 Oscars Best Actress Breaking the Waves Nominated
Year Festival Award For
2011 BAFTA Best Leading Actress Appropriate Adult
Year Festival Award For
1999 Oscars Best Actress Hilary and Jackie
1997 Oscars Best Actress Breaking the Waves
Award details source: Wikidata

About Emily Watson

Emily Watson was born on 14 January 1967 in Islington, London, England, UK. Currently, Emily Watson is 59 years old. Nominated for an Academy Award. We have 14 films with Emily Watson available. Among Emily Watson's most popular films: Corpse Bride, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, War Horse, Everest, Equilibrium.

Emily Watson, born on January 14, 1967, in Islington, London, England, is an accomplished English actress renowned for her versatile performances in both film and television. She gained widespread recognition for her role in the film "Breaking the Waves" (1996), which established her as a prominent figure in the acting community. Watson has since appeared in notable films such as "Corpse Bride" (2005), where she lent her voice to the character of Helen, and "The Theory of Everything" (2014), portraying Jane Hawking alongside Eddie Redmayne.

In addition to her film work, she starred in the critically acclaimed miniseries "Chernobyl" (2019), which depicted the events surrounding the 1986 nuclear disaster. Watson's performances have earned her numerous accolades, underscoring her significant contributions to the arts.

Fun Facts About Emily Watson

Trivia #1

Emily Watson received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in 'Breaking the Waves' (1996).

Trivia #2

She provided the voice for the character of Helen in the animated film 'Corpse Bride' (2005).

Trivia #3

Watson starred as Jane Hawking in 'The Theory of Everything' (2014), which earned her a BAFTA nomination.

Trivia #4

She played a leading role in the critically acclaimed miniseries 'Chernobyl' (2019), which won multiple awards.

Trivia #5

Emily Watson was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her performance in 'Punch-Drunk Love' (2002).

Best Known Films of Emily Watson

Career Statistics - Emily Watson

14
Total Credits
22
Years Active
1996 - 2017
7.3
Avg. Movie Rating
4.1
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor
14 films
Top Genres
Drama (9) Romance (5) Adventure (4) Thriller (4) History (3)

Frequent Co-Stars of Emily Watson

Best Movies with Emily Watson

A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.

Emily Watson has 14 films released between 1996 and 2017.

Corpse Bride (2005) 7.4

Corpse Bride

2005

Victoria Everglot...

The Book Thief (2013) 7.5

The Book Thief

2013

Rosa Hubermann

Equilibrium (2002) 7.3

Equilibrium

2002

Mary O'Brien

Breaking the Waves (1996) 7.8

Breaking the Waves

1996

Bess McNeill

Everest (2015) 7.1

Everest

2015

Helen Wilton

War Horse (2011) 7.2

War Horse

2011

Rose Narracott

Red Dragon (2002) 7.2

Red Dragon

2002

Reba McClane

Punch-Drunk Love (2002) 7.3

Punch-Drunk Love

2002

Lena Leonard

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