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 Embeth Davidtz was born on August 11, 1965 in Lafayette, Indiana. She is known for her role as Miss Honey in the film Matilda (1996).Her parents, Jean and John Davidtz, were South Africans, with Dutch, English, and French ancestry. The family moved to Trenton, New Jersey, before returning to her parents' native country, where her father was a university professor. Davidtz studied at Rhodes University. Her acting started with the National Theatre Company's "Romeo & Juliet" for which she received good reviews.She got a small role in South African-filmed American horror, Mutator (1989). She moved to Los Angeles in 1992, and landed a role in her first American film, Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness (1992). Also, she appeared Television film Till Death Us Do Part (1992). After Director Steven Spielberg cast her in Schindler's List (1993) as Helen Hirsch.In Matilda (1996), based on Roald Dahl's children's book, she played the role of Miss Honey. She is most often recognized for her role in this film. She also starred in the Bicentennial Man (1999), which was released in 1999. She got a supporting role in the film Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), as Natasha. Also in 2001, her role included horror thrillers Thir13en Ghosts (2001).In 2009, she played Felicia Koons on Californication season 3. Davidtz played in Marc Webb's Spider-Man reboots, as Peter Parker's mother, Mary Parker. She married Jason Sloane on June, 2002.
Bio:
Embeth Davidtz was born on August 11, 1965 in Lafayette, Indiana. She is known for her role as Miss Honey in the film Matilda (1996).Her parents, Jean and John Davidtz, were South Africans, with Dutch, English, and French ancestry. The family moved to Trenton, New Jersey, before returning to her parents' native country, where her father was a university professor. Davidtz studied at Rhodes University. Her acting started with the National Theatre Company's "Romeo & Juliet" for which she received good reviews.She got a small role in South African-filmed American horror, Mutator (1989). She moved to Los Angeles in 1992, and landed a role in her first American film, Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness (1992). Also, she appeared Television film Till Death Us Do Part (1992). After Director Steven Spielberg cast her in Schindler's List (1993) as Helen Hirsch.In Matilda (1996), based on Roald Dahl's children's book, she played the role of Miss Honey. She is most often recognized for her role in this film. She also starred in the Bicentennial Man (1999), which was released in 1999. She got a supporting role in the film Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), as Natasha. Also in 2001, her role included horror thrillers Thir13en Ghosts (2001).In 2009, she played Felicia Koons on Californication season 3. Davidtz played in Marc Webb's Spider-Man reboots, as Peter Parker's mother, Mary Parker. She married Jason Sloane on June, 2002.
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She has Dutch (the origin of her surname), English, and French ancestry.Both of her parents have doctorates.Daughter, Charlotte Emily (born 2002).Gave birth to a boy named Asher Sloane on October 7th, 2005Studied at Rhodes University. That was the college where she earned her degree.She and actor Alessandro Nivola played brother and sister in Mansfield Park (1999) and husband and wife in Junebug (2005).Attended a very strict school. They had to wear uniforms and were not allowed to wear makeup.In 2016 she starred as 'Sonia Kovitzky (Character)', owner of an art gallery, who's in cahoots with the Russian mob, in the fourth season of Ray Donovan.Her first agent was Moonyeenn Lee from South Africa.Born on the same date as Viola Davis. |
| Name: |
Embeth Davidtz |
Type: |
Actress (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actress |
| Products for sale: |
Actress |
| Model rank: |
244 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:16:48 |
| Height: |
5' 8' (1.73 m) |
| Biography: |
Embeth Davidtz was born on August 11, 1965 in Lafayette, Indiana. She is known for her role as Miss Honey in the film Matilda (1996).Her parents, Jean and John Davidtz, were South Africans, with Dutch, English, and French ancestry. The family moved t |
| Trivia: |
She has Dutch (the origin of her surname), English, and French ancestry.Both of her parents have doctorates.Daughter, Charlotte Emily (born 2002).Gave birth to a boy named Asher Sloane on October 7th, 2005Studied at Rhodes University. That was the college where she earned her degree.She and actor Alessandro Nivola played brother and sister in Mansfield Park (1999) and husband and wife in Junebug (2005).Attended a very strict school. They had to wear uniforms and were not allowed to wear makeup.In 2016 she starred as 'Sonia Kovitzky (Character)', owner of an art gallery, who's in cahoots with the Russian mob, in the fourth season of Ray Donovan.Her first agent was Moonyeenn Lee from South Africa.Born on the same date as Viola Davis. |
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I'm an odd girl when it comes to what's sexy and what isn't. The particularly luscious-looking ones are not attractive to me. Ken [Kenneth Branagh] is really smart, and that's what's sexy.
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I've accepted I can't rely on my work alone, I must market myself. The truly spectacular roles do go to the girls who actively promote their popularity. |
| Job title: |
Actress |
| Others works: |
(1999) Appeared in C��line Dion's music video "Then You Look at Me" (footage only) |
| Spouse: |
Jason Sloane (June 22, 2002 - present) (2 children) |
| Children: |
Asher SloaneCharlotte Emily Sloane |
| Parents: |
Jean Davidtz
John Davidtz |
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