Emma Thompson (born 15 April 1959) is a British actress, comedienne and screenwriter. She is also a patron of the
Refugee Council.
Early life
Thompson was born in
Paddington,
London,
England. Her father was the actor
Eric Thompson, best known for having written and narrated
The Magic Roundabout, shown on BBC children's television in the 1960s and 1970s. Her mother is the
Scottish actress
Phyllida Law. Thompson's younger sister is actress
Sophie Thompson. Thompson has spent part of her life in
Scotland and has stated that she "feel
[1] Scottish".
