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Emma Thompson (born 15 April 1959) is a British actress, comedian and screenwriter. She first came to prominence in 1987 in two BBC TV series, Tutti Frutti and Fortunes of War. Her first major film role was in the 1989 romantic comedy The Tall Guy. In 1992, Thompson won multiple acting awards, including an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress, for her performance in the British drama Howards End. The following year Thompson garnered dual Academy Award nominations, as Best Actress for The Remains of the Day and as Best Supporting Actress for In the Name of the Father.

• Born: 15 April 1959 (age 53) Paddington, London, England, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Alma mater: Newnham College, Cambridge
• Occupation: Actor, comedian, screenwriter
• Years active: 1979–present
• Spouse: Kenneth Branagh (m. 1989–1995) «start: (1989)–end+1: (1996)»“Marriage: Kenneth Branagh to Emma Thompson” Location: (linkback://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Thompson) Greg Wise (m. 2003) «start: (2003)»“Marriage: Greg Wise to Emma Thompson” Location: (linkback://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Thompson)
• Children: 2

Read more about Emma Thompson at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

Thompson confirms Annie script
BBC Entertainment, 2012-05-17 06:01:09
Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson confirms she is writing a modern version of the musical Annie starring Willow Smith.

Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson in Talks to Star in 'Saving Mr. Banks'
Hollywood Reporter, 2012-04-10 00:46:02
Borys Kit The true-life story recounts the behind-the-scenes drama of bringing the beloved "Mary Poppins" to life. read more

Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson in 'Poppins' pic
Variety, 2012-04-09 16:15:15
Film News: Disney taps duo for 'Saving Mr. Banks'