Emily Mortimer

Born:1 dicembre 1971

Place of Birth:London, England, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Emily Mortimer, born on October 6, 1971, is a versatile British actress and filmmaker who has left a lasting impact on both stage and screen. With a career spanning over decades, Mortimer has showcased her talent in a variety of roles, captivating audiences with her charm and authenticity.

One of Mortimer's notable achievements includes winning an Independent Spirit Award for her compelling performance in "Lovely and Amazing" in 2003, solidifying her reputation as a skilled and dedicated actress. Her portrayal of Mackenzie McHale in the acclaimed HBO series "The Newsroom" further demonstrated her ability to embody complex and dynamic characters with depth and nuance.

In addition to her acting prowess, Mortimer has ventured into the realm of filmmaking, co-creating and co-writing the series "Doll & Em" and taking on the role of writer and director for the miniseries "The Pursuit of Love" in 2021. Her foray behind the camera showcases her multifaceted talents and creative vision.

Mortimer's contributions to the world of cinema extend beyond her on-screen performances. Her voice work in the English-language version of "Howl's Moving Castle" added another dimension to her repertoire, highlighting her versatility as an artist who can excel in various mediums.

Throughout her career, Mortimer has graced the silver screen in a diverse range of films, including "Scream 3," "Match Point," "Shutter Island," "Hugo," and "Mary Poppins Returns." Her ability to inhabit characters across genres and narratives has cemented her status as a respected and sought-after talent in the industry.

With each role she takes on, Mortimer brings a unique blend of vulnerability, strength, and authenticity, captivating audiences and critics alike. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to breathe life into characters have earned her accolades and nominations, showcasing her as a formidable force in the world of acting.

Beyond her professional achievements, Mortimer's passion for storytelling and commitment to her craft shine through in every project she undertakes. Whether she is portraying a complex character on screen or shaping narratives behind the scenes, Mortimer's talent and creativity continue to leave a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.

As she continues to explore new creative endeavors and push boundaries in the world of entertainment, Emily Mortimer remains a celebrated figure in the industry, admired for her talent, versatility, and unwavering dedication to her craft.

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Paddington in Peru

Mary Brown

2024

Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

Cars 2

Holley Shiftwell (voice)

2011

Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.

Notting Hill

Perfect Girl

1999

London bookstore owner William Thacker's quiet life turns upside down when a chance encounter with famous actress Anna Scott sparks an unlikely romance challenged by their vastly different worlds.

Scream 3

Angelina Tyler

2000

While Sidney Prescott and her friends visit the Hollywood set of Stab 3, the third film based on the Woodsboro murders, another Ghostface killer rises to terrorize them.

Hugo

Lisette

2011

Orphaned and alone except for an uncle, Hugo Cabret lives in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. Hugo's job is to oil and maintain the station's clocks, but to him, his more important task is to protect a broken automaton and notebook left to him by his late father. Accompanied by the goddaughter of an embittered toy merchant, Hugo embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of the automaton and find a place he can call home.

The Pink Panther

Nicole

2006

When the coach of the France soccer team is killed by a poisoned dart in the stadium in the end of a game, and his expensive and huge ring with the diamond Pink Panther disappears, the ambitious Chief Inspector Dreyfus assigns the worst police inspector Jacques Clouseau to the case.

Lars and the Real Girl

Karin

2007

Extremely shy Lars finds it impossible to make friends or socialize. His brother and sister-in-law worry about him, so when he announces that he has a girlfriend he met on the Internet, they are overjoyed. But Lars' new lady is a life-size plastic woman. On the advice of a doctor, his family and the rest of the community go along with his delusion.

The Ghost and the Darkness

Helena Patterson

1996

Sir Robert Beaumont is behind schedule on a railroad in Africa. Enlisting noted engineer John Henry Patterson to right the ship, Beaumont expects results. Everything seems great until the crew discovers the mutilated corpse of the project's foreman, seemingly killed by a lion. After several more attacks, Patterson calls in famed hunter Charles Remington, who has finally met his match in the bloodthirsty lions.

Spectral

Fran Madison

2016

A special-ops team is dispatched to fight supernatural beings that have taken over a European city.

Mary Poppins Returns

Jane Banks

2018

Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family and helps them evade grave dangers by taking them on magical, musical adventures.

Match Point

Chloe Hewett Wilton

2005

Chris, a former tennis player, looks for work as an instructor. He meets Tom Hewett, a wealthy young man whose sister Chloe falls in love with Chris. But Chris has his eye on Tom's fiancee Nola.

The Saint

Woman on Plane

1997

Simon Templar (The Saint), is a thief for hire, whose latest job to steal the secret process for cold fusion puts him at odds with a traitor bent on toppling the Russian government, as well as the woman who holds its secret.

Elizabeth

Kat Ashley

1998

The story of the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.

The Pink Panther 2

Nicole

2009

When legendary treasures from around the world are stolen, including the priceless Pink Panther Diamond, Chief Inspector Dreyfus is forced to assign Inspector Clouseau to a team of international detectives and experts charged with catching the thief and retrieving the stolen artifacts.

The Sleeping Dictionary

Cecil

2003

A young Englishman is dispatched to Sarawak to become part of the British colonial government. He encounters some unorthodox local traditions, and finds himself faced with tough decisions of the heart involving the beautiful Selima, the unwitting object of his affections.

Chaos Theory

Susan Allen

2008

Frank Allen, a professional speaker who lectures on time management has a perfectly ordered and scheduled life, down to the minute. When his wife sets his clock forward 10 minutes as a joke, his day is thrown off. Deciding that his strictly ordered life has done him little good, he begins to make multiple choice index cards, choosing one at random and doing what is written on the card.

The Kid

Amy

2000

Powerful businessman Russ Duritz is self-absorbed and immersed in his work. But by the magic of the moon, he meets Rusty, a chubby, charming 8-year-old version of himself who can't believe he could turn out so badly – with no life and no dog. With Rusty's help, Russ is able to reconcile the person he used to dream of being with the man he's actually become.

The Party

Jinny

2017

Various individuals think they’re coming together for a party in a private home, but a series of revelations results in a huge crisis that throws their belief systems – and their values – into total disarray.

Relic

Kay

2020

When elderly mother Edna inexplicably vanishes, her daughter rushes to the family's decaying home, finding clues of her increasing dementia scattered around the house in her absence.

Our Idiot Brother

Liz Rochlin Byng

2011

Everybody has one—the sibling who is always just a little bit behind the curve when it comes to getting his life together. For sisters Liz, Miranda and Natalie, that person is their perennially upbeat brother, Ned. But as each of their lives begins to unravel, Ned's family comes to realise that Ned isn't such an idiot after all.

Paris Je T'aime

Frances (Père-Lachaise)

2006

Olivier Assayas, Gus Van Sant, Wes Craven and Alfonso Cuaron are among the 20 distinguished directors who contribute to this collection of 18 stories, each exploring a different aspect of Parisian life. The colourful characters in this drama include a pair of mimes, a husband trying to chose between his wife and his lover, and a married man who turns to a prostitute for advice.

The 51st State

Dakota Parker

2001

An American master chemist plans to score big on a once in a lifetime drug deal. All does not go as planned and he is soon entangled in a web of deceit.

Harry Brown

D.I. Alice Frampton

2009

An elderly ex-serviceman and widower looks to avenge his best friend's murder by doling out his own form of justice.

The Bookshop

Florence Green

2017

Set in a small English town in 1959, a woman decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop, a decision which becomes a political minefield.

The Miracle Maker

Mary of Nazareth (voice)

2000

A mother and father in search of help for their sick daughter cross paths with an extraordinary carpenter named Jesus, who has devoted his life to spreading God's word. An amazing miracle brings to light the true meaning of Christ, and the sacrifices he endured for the deliverance of mankind. A compelling story of faith, trust, and devotion.