Dame Emma Thompson DBE (born 15 April 1959) is a British actress and writer. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning more than four decades, … Se mere

In 2012, Thompson wrote The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit as an addition to the Peter Rabbit series by Beatrix Potter to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the publication of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. She was approached by the publishers to write it, the first … Se mere

Thompson has won two Academy Awards, for Best Actress in James Ivory's Howards End (1992) and Best Adapted Screenplay for Se mere

Early work and breakthrough (1982–1989)
Thompson had her first professional role in 1982, touring in a stage version of Not the Nine O'Clock News. She then turned to television, where … Se mere

Thompson is regarded to be among the best actresses of her generation and one of Britain's most recognisable actresses, held in high regard … Se mere

In 2014, Thompson was among a group of influential British women, which included Annie Lennox and Rita Ora, to feature in the latest iteration of British retailer Marks & Spencer Se mere

Thompson has stated that she feels Scottish, saying: "not only because I am half Scottish but also because I've spent half my life [in … Se mere