Emily Watson is a British actress born in London on January 14, 1967. She made her screen debut with an impactful role in Lars von Trier's *Breaking the Waves* (1996), for which she received her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She earned a second nomination two years later for her portrayal of cellist Jacqueline du Pré in *Hilary and Jackie* (1998). Her versatile film career includes titles such as *Angela's Ashes*, *Gosford Park*, *Red Dragon*, *Punch-Drunk Love*, *War Horse*, and *The Theory of Everything*. Also active on the small screen, she has received widespread acclaim and Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for her role in the miniseries *Chernobyl* (2019). Her accolades include a BAFTA Television Award for Best Actress for the series *Appropriate Adult*. Known for the intensity of her performances, Watson also boasts a solid theatre career, having worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company.