Emma Thompson – Biography, Facts & Life Story
Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Body Measurements | 35-29-37 inches |
| Bodytype | Hourglass |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lbs) |
| Waist | 29 inches |
| Hair Color | Dark Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue-Green |
| Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
| Dress Size | 6 (US) |
Dame Emma Thompson is an English actress and screenwriter. She is one of the most acclaimed stars and has won many awards throughout her career. She is known for her work and outstanding performances for which she always gets appreciation from the critics and viewers.
Career
In 1982, Thompson started off her career with a stage version of Not the Nine O’Clock News. She then returned back to TV, where she got a lot of work which helped her to gain popularity. She rose to fame after working with her Footlights co-stars Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry.
In the same year, she starred in the regional ITV comedy series ‘There’s Nothing To Worry About’ in which Emma’s performance was incredibly amazing.
Later, Emma Thompson returned as the networked sketch show named ‘Alfresco’ (1983-84), ran for two series with Thompson, Fry, Laurie, Robbie Coltrane, and Ben Elton.
She also paired up with her co-stars Fry and Laurie on the acclaimed BBC Radio 4 series Saturday Night Fry (1988).
The sought-after, veteran actress, Emma Thompson was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2018 Birthday Honours for services to drama.
However, Emma is a lady who has established her broader career in which she gained huge success and fame for her stand-out work and performances.
Achievements
Dame Emma Thompson is the winner of the two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, a British Academy Television Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
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Emma Thompson Education
Qualification: Graduate
School: Camden School for Girls
College: Newnham College, University of Cambridge
Emma Thompson Career
Profession: Actress, Screenwriter, Activist, Author, Comedian
Known For: Famous for starring in Cruella movie
Debut:
Film Debut: The Tall Guy (1989)
TV Show: There’s Nothing to Worry About! (1982)
Net Worth: USD $50 million approx
Family & Relatives
Father: Late Eric Norman Thompson
Mother: Phyllida Ann Law
Sister: Sophie Thompson
Marital Status: Married
Husband: Greg Wise (m. 2003)
No. of Children: 2
Son: Tindyebwa Agaba Wise
Daughter: Gaia Romilly Wise
Past Relationships:
Kenneth Branagh (1987-1995)
Hugh Laurie (1978-1982)
Emma Thompson Favorites
Hobbies: Traveling
Favorite Movie: Babe (1995), The Princess Bride (1987), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Mary Poppins (1964), It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), Life of Brian (1979), Fanny and Alexander (1982), Young Frankenstein (1974), Being John Malkovich (1999), The Singing Ringing Tree (1957)
Favorite Food: Yorkshire pudding
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Books: he Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken, The Weirdstone of Brisingamen by Alan Garner, The Box of Delights by John Masefield, The Strange Affair of Adelaide Harris by Leon Garfield
