Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson (born April 15, 1990 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England) is a British actress whose most notable role is that of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series.
Career
Prior to being cast in the Harry Potter films, she had only done school plays. At school, she took the lead role in several plays, including Arthur: The Young Years and The Happy Prince. Along with plays, Emma participated in many other school productions, including the Daisy Pratt Poetry Competition, in which she won first place for her year at age seven.
At the age of 10, Watson made her professional acting debut in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone playing vulnerable know-it-all Hermione Granger. In 2002 she starred in the Potter sequel Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. In 2004 and 2005 she again played the brainy Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
In 2007, Watson is set to return to the Potter franchise in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, reprising her role as Hermione Granger.
The daughter of two lawyers, Watson attended and graduated from Dragon School a renowned British "public" college preparatory school located in Oxford, England. She also attended the prestigious all girls school Headington. An avid sports player, Watson enjoys playing hockey, tennis, and rounders. She is also said to be a gifted singer. There are no truth to the rumors sparked on the internet that she has died.
Awards and Honours
- Saturn Awards - Best Performance by a Younger Actor (Philosopher's Stone) - Nominated
- Phoenix Film Critics Awards - Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Female (Chamber of Secrets) - WON
- Critic's Choice Award (Prisoner of Azkaban) - Best Young Actress - Nominated
Filmography
See also
External links
- Emma Watson at IMDb