Emily Watson
British actress
- Age
- 59years old
- Born
- 14 January 1967Islington, London, England
- Nationality
UK - Star sign
- Capricorn
- Years active
- 1996–2025
Known for
About Emily Watson
Emily Watson is a British actress. They were born on 14 January 1967 in Islington, London, England. Their career spans 44 titles, among them War Horse (2011), The Book Thief (2013) and Corpse Bride (2005).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Emily Watson is Breaking the Waves (1996); in all, 40 films and 4 TV shows over 29 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is War Horse (2011), with 89 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 19 titles. The person they have worked with most is Tom Wilkinson, on 4 films, among them Belle and Little Boy.
Latest work
Full filmography (44)- 2025
- 2025
- 2025
- 2024–
Dune: Prophecy TV
Valya Harkonnen, 6 episodes
- 2024
- 2021
- 2020
The Third Day TV
Mrs. Martin, 6 episodes
- 2019
Chernobyl TV
Ulana Khomyuk, 4 episodes
Where to watch Emily Watson
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2011
- 2013
- 2005
- 2014
- 2015
- 2017
- 2012
- 2002
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Emily Watson films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- War Horse 2011
- Angela's Ashes 1999
- Corpse Bride 2005
- The Theory of Everything 2014
- Equilibrium 2002
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026), BAFTA Awards (1950–2026), Actor Awards (2000–2026) and Emmy Awards (2000–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2 nominations
- Golden Globes 3 nominations
- BAFTA Awards 2 nominations
- Actor Awards 2 nominations
- Emmy Awards 1 nomination
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Questions about Emily Watson
How old is Emily Watson?
Emily Watson is 59 years old: born on 14 January 1967 in Islington, London, England.
What are the best Emily Watson films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Emily Watson films are War Horse (2011, 8.8), Angela's Ashes (1999, 8.6) and Corpse Bride (2005, 8.1).
How many films and TV shows has Emily Watson been in?
MovieNCo lists 40 films and 4 TV shows for Emily Watson, from Breaking the Waves (1996) to The Legend of Ochi (2025).
How many awards has Emily Watson won?
Emily Watson has 10 nominations and no wins yet. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 2 nominations; Golden Globes, 3 nominations; BAFTA Awards, 2 nominations; Actor Awards, 2 nominations. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Emily Watson's star sign?
Emily Watson is a Capricorn: born on 14 January.