Born on April 15, 1959, in London, she is a renowned British actress and screenwriter known for her versatility and wit. She gained prominence with roles in films like "Howards End" and "The Remains of the Day," earning critical acclaim and multiple awards, including Oscars for both acting and screenwriting. A Cambridge graduate, she actively advocates for social and environmental causes. Her career spans diverse genres, from period dramas to comedies, solidifying her as a respected figure in cinema.
STRANGER THAN FICTION
Stranger Than Fiction is a 2006 American fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Marc Forster. The story follows Harold Crick, an IRS agent who starts...
BRAVE
Brave is a 2012 animated fantasy film about a skilled archer named Merida who defies an age-old custom and inadvertently unleashes chaos in her...
SAVING MR. BANKS
Saving Mr. Banks is a biographical drama film that tells the story of Walt Disney's attempts to obtain the film rights to the book Mary Poppins from...
PETER'S FRIENDS
Peter's Friends is a British comedy-drama film revolving around a group of six former university friends who reunite after a decade for a New Year's...
MARGARET: DEATH OF A REVOLUTIONARY
Margaret: Death of a Revolutionary is a gripping biographical drama that delves into the complex and controversial life of Margaret Thatcher. The film...
LOVE ACTUALLY
Love Actually is a 2003 romantic comedy film that follows the lives of eight very different couples dealing with their love lives in various...
LATE NIGHT
An established late-night host (Emma Thompson) fears she’s become a stale voice in a male-dominated industry. When she reluctantly hires Molly Patel...
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
Sense and Sensibility is a 1995 British-American period drama film directed by Ang Lee, based on the 1811 novel of the same name by Jane Austen. The...
PRIMARY COLORS
Primary Colors is a satirical comedy-drama that offers a behind-the-scenes look at a fictional presidential campaign. The film is a thinly veiled...
THE REMAINS OF THE DAY
The Remains of the Day is a 1993 British-American drama film adapted from the novel of the same name. It follows the story of a butler who reflects on...
IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER
In the Name of the Father is a compelling drama based on the true story of Gerry Conlon, a man wrongfully convicted of a deadly IRA bombing. The film...
HOWARD'S END
Howard's End is a 1992 British romantic drama film directed by James Ivory and based on the novel by E.M. Forster. The story follows the intertwined...