Emma Thompson

Dame Emma Thompson, born on April 15, 1959, is a British actress and screenwriter. With a career spanning over four decades, Thompson has garnered numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. She was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2018 for her contributions to drama. Born to actors Eric Thompson and Phyllida Law, Thompson gained recognition for her work in the comedy sketch series Alfresco (1983–1984) and her breakthrough role in the West End revival of Me and My Girl (1985). She rose to prominence with her performances in BBC TV series such as Tutti Frutti and Fortunes of War, winning the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress. Thompson also collaborated with her then-husband Kenneth Branagh in films during the early 1990s.