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Sophie Thompson: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Sophie Thompson? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Sophie Thompson (born 20 January 1962) is a British actress. She has worked in film, television and theatre and she won the 1999 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the London revival of Into the Woods. She has been nominated for Olivier Awards six other times: for Wildest Dreams (1994), Company (1996), Clybourne Park (2011), Guys and Dolls (2016), Present Laughter (2020), and When We Are Married (2026). Thompson's film appearances include Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), Persuasion (1995), Emma (1996), Dancing at Lughnasa (1998), Gosford Park (2001) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010). Her television roles include playing Stella Crawford in the BBC soap opera EastEnders (2006–2007) and Rosemary Piper in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street (2018).

Quick facts about Sophie Thompson

  • Full name: Sophie Thompson
  • Born: 1962-01-20
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q467362

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Who is Sophie Thompson?

Sophie Thompson (born 20 January 1962) is a British actress.

What nationality is Sophie Thompson?

Sophie Thompson is United Kingdom.

When was Sophie Thompson born?

Sophie Thompson was born on 1962-01-20.

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