Emma Watson
Biography
Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson is an English actress and activist born on April 15, 1990, in Paris, France. She attended the Dragon School and received acting training at the Oxford branch of Stagecoach Theatre Arts. Throughout her career, she has gained recognition for her work in both blockbuster and independent films, as well as her advocacy for women's rights, feminism, and gender equality. Watson has been ranked among the world's highest-paid actresses by Forbes and Vanity Fair. In 2015, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. She is known for her professional and personal contributions to the entertainment industry and social causes.
Career overview
Emma Watson rose to international stardom as a child when she landed her first professional acting role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series. Prior to this breakthrough, her acting experience was limited to school plays. Her portrayal of the studious young wizard in the eight Harry Potter films remains her most widely recognized performance. Following her work in the franchise, Watson expanded her filmography to include a variety of roles in both major studio productions and independent features.
Her film credits include appearances in Ballet Shoes, The Tale of Despereaux, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Bling Ring, Noah, Beauty and the Beast, and Little Women. These projects demonstrate her transition from child stardom to a diverse career in cinema. With 41 known acting credits, Watson continues to be recognized for her contributions to the film industry. Her career is characterized by her ability to balance high-profile blockbuster projects with independent storytelling, while simultaneously maintaining her public profile as an activist.
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- Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022) as Self
- Pickled (2022) as Self
- An Audience with Adele (2021) as Self
- (K)nox: The Rob Knox Story (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Little Women (2019) as Meg March
- Howard (2018) as Belle (archive footage)
- Beauty and the Beast (2017) as Belle
- The Circle (2017) as Mae Holland
- Colonia (2016) as Lena
- The Million Dollar Nickel (2016) Thanks
- Regression (2015) as Angela Gray
- Noah (2014) as Ila
- This Is the End (2013) as Emma Watson
- The Bling Ring (2013) as Nicki
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) as Sam
- Daniel Radcliffe: Being Harry Potter (2012) as Self
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) as Hermione Granger
- My Week with Marilyn (2011) as Lucy
- 50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments (2011) as Hermione Granger (archive footage)
- When Harry Left Hogwarts (2011) as Self
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) as Hermione Granger
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) as Hermione Granger
- Creating the Wizarding World - Behind the Scenes of Harry Potter (2009) as Hermoine Granger
- The Tale of Despereaux (2008) as Princess Pea (voice)
- Ballet Shoes (2008) as Pauline Fossil
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) as Hermione Granger
- The Children's Party at the Palace (2006) as Hermione Granger (Harry Potter)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) as Hermione Granger
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) as Hermione Granger
- Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown (2004) as Self
- The Magic Touch of Harry Potter (2004) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) as Hermione Granger
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) as Hermione Granger
- J.K. Rowling - Harry Potter and Me (2001) as Hermione Granger
- The Early Show (1999) as Self
- Taff (1997) as self
- Elle Style Awards (1997) as Self - Winner
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- MTV Movie & TV Awards (1992) as Self / Presenter