Emily Watson - British actress, born 14 January 1967, Islington, London, England. Various movie roles including leading roles in 'Metroland' (1997), 'The Mill on the Floss' (1997), and 'The Boxer' (1997). She received Oscar nominations for Oscar best actress in 'Hilary & Jackie'(1998), and best actress for 'Breaking the Waves' (1996).