Emily Watson

Emily Watson (born 1967) is a British actress.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Emily Margaret Watson.

Born at Islington in 1967.

In detail

Emily Watson studied at University of Bristol, Notting Hill and Ealing High School and St James Independent Schools. the recorded working language is English.

Residence is recorded at Greenwich.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Bodil Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, British Academy Television Award for Best Actress and European Film Award for Best Actress.

Sources

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“Emily Watson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q229535: Emily Watson
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Record

Kind of record: Person
Born: 1967
Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire,Bodil Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role,British Academy Television Award for Best Actress,European Film Award for Best Actress,Donostia Award,Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance
Family: actors
Authority: Q229535
Languages: English
Birth name: Emily Margaret Watson
Production: one_pass
Residences: Greenwich
Birth place: Islington
Educated at: University of Bristol,Notting Hill and Ealing High School,St James Independent Schools,Drama Studio London
Nationality: United Kingdom
Occupations: actress
External identifiers: wikidata: Q229535 · wikipedia: Emily Watson
Published: 14 August 2026
Last substantive revision: 14 August 2026

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