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 Emily Watson was born and raised in London, the daughter of Katharine (Venables), an English teacher, and Richard Watson, an architect. After a self-described sheltered upbringing, Watson attended university for three years in Bristol, studying English literature. She applied to drama school and was rejected on her first attempt.After three years of working in clerical and waitress jobs she was finally accepted. In 1992, she took a position with the Royal Shakespeare Company where she met her future husband, Jack Waters. Continuing stage work, Watson landed her first screen role as Bess McNeill in Breaking the Waves (1996) after Helena Bonham Carter pulled out of the role. For this initial foray into movies, Watson was nominated for an Academy Award. She continued to gain success in Britain in the leading roles in Metroland (1997) and The Mill on the Floss (1997), but her first popular film in the United States came in 1997 when she played Daniel Day-Lewis's long-suffering love interest in The Boxer (1997).In the next two years she won critical acclaim for her portrayal of cellist Jacqueline du Pr�� in Hilary and Jackie (1998) and landed a small part in the ensemble cast of Tim Robbins's Cradle Will Rock (1999). Critical acclaim and North American success came together for Watson in 1999 with the release of Angela's Ashes (1999), the film adaptation of Frank McCourt's bestselling book of the same name. She achieved top billing as Angela McCourt, the hardworking mother of several children and wife of a drunken husband in depression-era Ireland. After less-celebrated roles in 2000's Trixie (2000) and The Luzhin Defence (2000), Watson again returned to an ensemble cast in Robert Altman's Gosford Park (2001).Watson's status as a leading actress in major Hollywood productions was cemented in 2002 with her roles in Red Dragon (2002), the third installment of Thomas Harris' Hannibal Lechter series; the futuristic Equilibrium (2002); and, most notably, in Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch-Drunk Love (2002), playing opposite Adam Sandler. While returning to the stage in 2002 and 2003 on both sides of the Atlantic, Watson has expressed interest in again working with Anderson. Emily Watson lives in London, England, UK, with her husband, Jack Waters.
Bio:
Emily Watson was born and raised in London, the daughter of Katharine (Venables), an English teacher, and Richard Watson, an architect. After a self-described sheltered upbringing, Watson attended university for three years in Bristol, studying English literature. She applied to drama school and was rejected on her first attempt.After three years of working in clerical and waitress jobs she was finally accepted. In 1992, she took a position with the Royal Shakespeare Company where she met her future husband, Jack Waters. Continuing stage work, Watson landed her first screen role as Bess McNeill in Breaking the Waves (1996) after Helena Bonham Carter pulled out of the role. For this initial foray into movies, Watson was nominated for an Academy Award. She continued to gain success in Britain in the leading roles in Metroland (1997) and The Mill on the Floss (1997), but her first popular film in the United States came in 1997 when she played Daniel Day-Lewis's long-suffering love interest in The Boxer (1997).In the next two years she won critical acclaim for her portrayal of cellist Jacqueline du Pr�� in Hilary and Jackie (1998) and landed a small part in the ensemble cast of Tim Robbins's Cradle Will Rock (1999). Critical acclaim and North American success came together for Watson in 1999 with the release of Angela's Ashes (1999), the film adaptation of Frank McCourt's bestselling book of the same name. She achieved top billing as Angela McCourt, the hardworking mother of several children and wife of a drunken husband in depression-era Ireland. After less-celebrated roles in 2000's Trixie (2000) and The Luzhin Defence (2000), Watson again returned to an ensemble cast in Robert Altman's Gosford Park (2001).Watson's status as a leading actress in major Hollywood productions was cemented in 2002 with her roles in Red Dragon (2002), the third installment of Thomas Harris' Hannibal Lechter series; the futuristic Equilibrium (2002); and, most notably, in Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch-Drunk Love (2002), playing opposite Adam Sandler. While returning to the stage in 2002 and 2003 on both sides of the Atlantic, Watson has expressed interest in again working with Anderson. Emily Watson lives in London, England, UK, with her husband, Jack Waters.
Tivia:
One of only a few performers to get an Oscar-nomination for their debut performance.She was Jean-Pierre Jeunet's first choice to play the title role in Am��lie (2001), but dropped out for personal reasons. She did manage to leave her mark on the film however; Amelie is named after her.Won the role of Bess in Breaking the Waves (1996) after Helena Bonham Carter dropped out at the last minute because of the film's explicit sexuality.Graduated from Bristol University with a degree in EnglishDaughter, Juliet, born November 2005.Worked three times with Philip Seymour Hoffman: Punch-Drunk Love (2002), Red Dragon (2002) and Synecdoche, New York (2008).Her mother has a PhD in English, and is an English teacher.Second child, a boy named Dylan Waters, was born in 2009.Her performance as Bess McNeill in Breaking the Waves (1996) is ranked #18 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Performances of All Time (2006).Is often mistaken for Harry Potter actress Emma Watson due to similarity in name. She does not try to correct people and tells people that she is "quite flattered that people think I'm 21".Was spotted by Lars von Trier during a representation of Lillian Hellman's "The Children's Hour", in which she played a young student who falsely accuses her teacher of lesbianism.She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2015 Queen's New Years Honours List for her services to drama. She is an actress in London SE10, England.Was Shekhar Kapur's first choice to play Elizabeth I in Elizabeth (1998) but turned it down for Hilary and Jackie (1998) and the role ended up going to Cate Blanchett. Meryl Streep was also another choice.Is just 16 years older than Felicity Jones, who played her daughter in The Theory of Everything (2014).Spent two years at the British Shakespeare School of Acting saying "News from town, my Lord." When Breaking the Waves (1996) premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 1996, someone grabbed Emily's shoulders and said to her, "Your life is about to change forever." And indeed it has.Was considered for the lead role in Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), along with fellow Brits Kate Winslet and Rachel Weisz, and American model-turned-actress Cameron Diaz.She was nominated for 2003 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actress of 2002 for her performance in Uncle Vanya performed at the Donmar Warehouse.She graduated from high school, went to University for three years, got a 2.1 ranking [in the English education system], then she applied to drama school but was refused. So she started waitressing and doing secretarial stuff along with some fringe theater. Then she applied to drama school again and was accepted, and did a one-year course. Her first professional job was in the Royal Shakespeare Company, in 1992.Was approached to play Emily Tallis in Atonement (2007). Harriet Walter was cast instead.Has worked three times with Geoffrey Rush: The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004), The Book Thief (2013) and Genius (2017).Shortly before filming began on Oranges and Sunshine (2010), her mother fell ill with encephalitis. Watson returned to London, but her mother passed away before she arrived.Supports the English soccer team Arsenal.Performing "Twelfth Night" and "Uncle Vanya" in New York off Broadway. (January 2003)Has appeared in two films with Christian Bale: Metroland (1997) and Equilibrium (2002).Born on the same day as heavy metal guitarist Zakk Wylde. She also shares birthday with LL Cool J, Faye Dunaway and Jason Bateman.She was considered for the part of Mrs. Moravcov�� in Anthropoid (2016), eventually played by Alena Mihulov��.Daughter of Richard (1940-2015) and Katharine (n��e Venables) Watson (1940-2010).Maternal granddaughter of Dennis (1898-1988) and Margaret (n��e Riach) Venables (1902-2000).Born on exactly the same date as Kerri Green. |
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Emily Watson |
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Actress,Producer,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
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All World |
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557 |
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| Height: |
5' 8' (1.73 m) |
| Biography: |
Emily Watson was born and raised in London, the daughter of Katharine (Venables), an English teacher, and Richard Watson, an architect. After a self-described sheltered upbringing, Watson attended university for three years in Bristol, studying Engli |
| Trivia: |
One of only a few performers to get an Oscar-nomination for their debut performance.She was Jean-Pierre Jeunet's first choice to play the title role in Am��lie (2001), but dropped out for personal reasons. She did manage to leave her mark on the film however; Amelie is named after her.Won the role of Bess in Breaking the Waves (1996) after Helena Bonham Carter dropped out at the last minute because of the film's explicit sexuality.Graduated from Bristol University with a degree in EnglishDaughter, Juliet, born November 2005.Worked three times with Philip Seymour Hoffman: Punch-Drunk Love (2002), Red Dragon (2002) and Synecdoche, New York (2008).Her mother has a PhD in English, and is an English teacher.Second child, a boy named Dylan Waters, was born in 2009.Her performance as Bess McNeill in Breaking the Waves (1996) is ranked #18 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Performances of All Time (2006).Is often mistaken for Harry Potter actress Emma Watson due to similarity in name. She does not try to correct people and tells people that she is "quite flattered that people think I'm 21".Was spotted by Lars von Trier during a representation of Lillian Hellman's "The Children's Hour", in which she played a young student who falsely accuses her teacher of lesbianism.She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2015 Queen's New Years Honours List for her services to drama. She is an actress in London SE10, England.Was Shekhar Kapur's first choice to play Elizabeth I in Elizabeth (1998) but turned it down for Hilary and Jackie (1998) and the role ended up going to Cate Blanchett. Meryl Streep was also another choice.Is just 16 years older than Felicity Jones, who played her daughter in The Theory of Everything (2014).Spent two years at the British Shakespeare School of Acting saying "News from town, my Lord." When Breaking the Waves (1996) premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 1996, someone grabbed Emily's shoulders and said to her, "Your life is about to change forever." And indeed it has.Was considered for the lead role in Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), along with fellow Brits Kate Winslet and Rachel Weisz, and American model-turned-actress Cameron Diaz.She was nominated for 2003 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actress of 2002 for her performance in Uncle Vanya performed at the Donmar Warehouse.She graduated from high school, went to University for three years, got a 2.1 ranking [in the English education system], then she applied to drama school but was refused. So she started waitressing and doing secretarial stuff along with some fringe theater. Then she applied to drama school again and was accepted, and did a one-year course. Her first professional job was in the Royal Shakespeare Company, in 1992.Was approached to play Emily Tallis in Atonement (2007). Harriet Walter was cast instead.Has worked three times with Geoffrey Rush: The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004), The Book Thief (2013) and Genius (2017).Shortly before filming began on Oranges and Sunshine (2010), her mother fell ill with encephalitis. Watson returned to London, but her mother passed away before she arrived.Supports the English soccer team Arsenal.Performing "Twelfth Night" and "Uncle Vanya" in New York off Broadway. (January 2003)Has appeared in two films with Christian Bale: Metroland (1997) and Equilibrium (2002).Born on the same day as heavy metal guitarist Zakk Wylde. She also shares birthday with LL Cool J, Faye Dunaway and Jason Bateman.She was considered for the part of Mrs. Moravcov�� in Anthropoid (2016), eventually played by Alena Mihulov��.Daughter of Richard (1940-2015) and Katharine (n��e Venables) Watson (1940-2010).Maternal granddaughter of Dennis (1898-1988) and Margaret (n��e Riach) Venables (1902-2000).Born on exactly the same date as Kerri Green. |
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"The first Oscarcast, I was definitely functioning in a surreal mode. It was like I was watching myself watch the ceremony. Yet I had a good time. Hey, wearing a beautiful dress and being surrounded by beautiful people is not a terrible way to spend an evening. And I had a great time at all the parties. The second Oscarcast, I just went and planned on enjoying myself. People think of me as such a serious actress, but I find myself behaving like a gadabout." - On her sudden success and America's award shows.
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"I wasn't prepared for the way people responded to 'Breaking the Waves.' Suddenly, I was being interviewed and being asked all sorts of questions. All my life, I've loved movies, but I didn't foresee the glamour of the Academy Awards. In England, the awards are reported as straight news. In America, they're considered the height of glamour." - On her two 1999 roles, "Angela's Ashes" and "Cradle Will Rock", which had Oscar-potential.
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I was a normal, rather dutiful child. I didn't even rebel as a teenager.
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On her childhood preparing her for an acting career: "I was taught the value of imagination at an early age. I didn't have a television. I read a lot of books and developed a good sense of storytelling. I was happy as well, and I think that helped. The more secure you feel, the more unbalanced you can let yourself become."
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On Hollywood's perception of women as beauty objects: "I'm lucky I don't do the kind of work where the main thing is that you're the girl and you look gorgeous. I don't look like that. I'm a funny-looking bugger. I don't feel that I can compete, and I wouldn't want to. Life's too short to spend seven hours a day in the gym and starving yourself." |
| Job title: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
Her Royal Shakespeare Company credits include: Violenta in "All's Well That Ends Well" (1992), Mrs. Ruth Banks-Ellis in "The Taming of the Shrew", Middleton & Rowley's "The Changeling", and Amie in Brome's &quo |
| Spouse: |
Jack Waters (1995 - present) (2 children) |
| Children: |
JulietDylan |
| Parents: |
Katharine Watson
Richard Watson |
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