Embeth Davidtz
Biography
Embeth Davidtz is an American-born South African actress and director. Born on August 11, 1965, in Lafayette, Indiana, she is the daughter of South African parents. Davidtz has appeared in numerous films and television series, including Schindler's List, Matilda, Bridget Jones's Diary, The Amazing Spider-Man, In Treatment, Californication, and Mad Men. She has a total of 54 acting credits. Davidtz is known for her acting work and has also ventured into directing, making her directorial debut with the film Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight in 2024.
Career overview
Embeth Davidtz is an American-born South African actress. She has appeared in various films, including Schindler's List, Matilda, Bridget Jones's Diary, and The Amazing Spider-Man. Davidtz has also had roles in television series such as In Treatment, Californication, and Mad Men.
Davidtz was born on August 11, 1965, in Lafayette, Indiana. Her acting credits include a significant number of film and television roles. The exact number of her acting credits is not specified, but it is stated that she has appeared in at least 54 known credits.
Davidtz's acting career spans multiple film genres and television series. Her performances have been featured in a variety of notable productions, showcasing her range as an actress.
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Full Filmography
59 titles- Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight (2025) as Nicola Fuller
- Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight (2025) Director
- Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight (2025) Screenplay
- Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight (2025) Producer
- Retribution (2023) as Heather Turner
- Tales of the Walking Dead (2022) as Amanda
- Not Okay (2022) as Judith
- Old (2021) as Adult Maddox
- Love, Victor (2020) as Mrs. Campbell
- The Morning Show (2019) as Paige Jacobs
- An Oral History of: Schindler's List (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Schindler's List: 25 Years Later (2018) as Self
- The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe (2015) as Natasha Lytess
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) as Mary Parker
- Nelson Mandela Redrawn (2014) as Self
- Ray Donovan (2013) as Sonia Kovitzky
- Europa Report (2013) as Dr. Samantha Unger
- Paranoia (2013) as Judith Bolton
- Miracle Rising: South Africa (2013) as Self
- The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) as Mary Parker
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) as Annika Blomkvist Giannini
- 3 Backyards (2010) as The Actress
- Winged Creatures (2009) as Lydia Jaspersen
- In Treatment (2008) as Amy
- Mad Men (2007) as Rebecca Pryce
- Californication (2007) as Felicia Koons
- Fracture (2007) as Jennifer Crawford
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Nancy Shepherd (uncredited)
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Nancy Shepherd
- Junebug (2005) as Madeleine
- My Movie About Making 'Matilda' by Mara Wilson (2005) as Self
- Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda' (2005) as Self
- Matilda's Movie Magic: The Making of 'Matilda' (2005) Thanks
- Shackleton (2002) as Rosalind Chetwynd
- The Emperor's Club (2002) as Elizabeth
- Scrubs (2001) as Maddie
- Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) as Natasha
- Thir13en Ghosts (2001) as Kalina
- The Hole (2001) as Dr. Philippa Horwood
- Citizen Baines (2001) as Ellen Baines Croland
- Bicentennial Man (1999) as Little Miss / Portia
- Mansfield Park (1999) as Mary Crawford
- Last Rites (1999) as Dr. Lauren Riggs
- Simon Magus (1999) as Leah
- Fallen (1998) as Gretta Milano
- The Gingerbread Man (1998) as Mallory Doss
- The Garden of Redemption (1997) as Adriana
- Matilda (1996) as Miss Honey
- Murder in the First (1995) as Mary McCasslin
- Feast of July (1995) as Bella Ford
- Schindler's List (1993) as Helen Hirsch
- Army of Darkness (1992) as Sheila
- Deadly Matrimony (1992) as Dianne Masters
- Till Death Us Do Part (1992) as Katherine Palliko
- The Night of the 19th (1991) as Tessa van Dyk
- Sweet Murder (1990)
- Mutator (1989) as Jennifer
- A Private Life (1989) as Older Karen
- Screen Two (1985) as Older Karen
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Embeth Davidtz best known for?
Embeth Davidtz is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Retribution (2023), Tales of the Walking Dead (2022), Not Okay (2022), Old (2021).
When and where was Embeth Davidtz born?
Embeth Davidtz was born on August 11, 1965 in Lafayette, Indiana, USA.
How many credits does Embeth Davidtz have?
Embeth Davidtz has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2025.
What is Embeth Davidtz's background in cinema and television?
Embeth Davidtz is an American-born South African actress and director. Born on August 11, 1965, in Lafayette, Indiana, she is the daughter of South African parents. Davidtz has appeared in numerous films and television series, including Schindler's List, Matilda, Bridget Jones's Diary, The Amazing Spider-Man, In Treatm...