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DOB: January 14, 1967

Background: Watson was born in London, England, to a middle-class family. After graduating from the University of Bristol, she trained at Drama Studio London.

Filmography: Her acting career began on stage, including work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, before Lars von Trier cast her in "Breaking the Waves" (1996), her very first feature film, which earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. In the year's following that career breakthrough she appeared in "The Boxer," "Angela's Ashes," and "Hilary and Jackie," that last of which earned her a second Oscar nod. She played Adam Sandler's love interest in Paul Thomas Anderson's quirky comedy "Punch-Drunk Love," was a memebr of the large ensemble cast of Robert Altman's "Gosford Park," and appeared in the "Silence of the Lambs" prequel "Red Dragon" as well as "The Life and Death of Peter Sellers" and the Australian western "The Proposition." Recently she appeared in the metaphysical comedy "Cold Souls" and Charlie Kaufman's "Synecdoche, New York." In 2011, she appeared in Steven Spielberg's war drama "War Horse" and the British miniseries "Appropriate Adult."

Academy Awards:

Best Actress Nominations
"Hilary and Jackie" (1998); lost to Gwyneth Paltrow ("Shakespeare in Love")
"Breaking the Waves" (1996); lost to Frances McDormand ("Fargo")

Golden Globes:

Best Film Drama Actress Nominations
"Hilary and Jackie" (1999); lost to Cate Blanchett ("Elizabeth")
"Breaking the Waves" (1997); lost to Brenda Blethyn ("Secrets and Lies")

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actress Nomination
"Appropriate Adult" (2012); lost to Kate Winslet ("Mildred Pierce")

Best TV Supporting Actress Nomination
"The Life and Death of Peter Sellers" (2005); lost to Anjelica Huston ("Iron-Jawed Angels")

SAG Awards: Win - Best Film Ensemble ("Gosford Park," 2002)

Best Film Actress Nomination
"Hilary and Jackie" (1999); lost to Gwyneth Paltrow ("Shakespeare in Love")

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actress Nomination
"Appropriate Adult" (2012); lost to Kate Winslet ("Mildred Pierce")