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Birth Name:
Emily Anita Watson
Birth Place:
Islington, London, England
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
01/14/1967, Capricorn
Profession:
Actor
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Emily Watson Fast Facts:
Made feature-film debut in 1996's
Breaking the Waves
and went on to win Best Actress from the the National Society of Film Critics and the New York Film Critics Circle, as well as Oscar and Golden Globe nominations.
Landed her breakthrough role in
Waves
after Helena Bonham Carter dropped out of the film.
Won British Supporting Actress of the Year at the London Film Critics Awards for her performance in 2002's
Red Dragon
; was previously nominated for the award in 1999 for
Cradle Will Rock
, and for British Actress of the Year in 2000 for
The Luzhin Defence
.
Turned down the lead in the quirky 2001 romantic comedy
Amélie
— which was written with her in mind — because she didn't speak French fluently.
Was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actress for her 2002 performance in
Uncle Vanya
.
Received an honorary master's degree from her alma mater, Bristol University.
Emily Watson Relationships:
Harriet Watson - Sister
Jack Waters - Husband
Juliet - Daughter
Katharine Watson - Mother
Richard Watson - Father
Emily Watson Awards:
1997 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1999 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
2005 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1996 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1998 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
College:
Bristol University, Bristol, England (BA in Literature, 1988); Drama Studio London, London, England
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