Sophie Thompson is a renowned British actress, whose illustrious career has spanned across various mediums, including film, television, and theatre.
With a plethora of accolades to her name, Thompson has garnered six Olivier Award nominations, with her most notable win being the 1999 Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her captivating performance in the London revival of 'Into the Woods'.
Her impressive repertoire of nominations includes 'Wildest Dreams' (1994),'Company' (1996),'Clybourne Park' (2011),'Guys and Dolls' (2016),and 'Present Laughter' (2019).
In addition to her stage work, Thompson has also made significant appearances in film, including memorable roles in Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994),Persuasion (1995),Emma (1996),Dancing at Lughnasa (1998),Gosford Park (2001),and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010).
Furthermore, Thompson has also ventured into television, with notable roles in the BBC soap opera EastEnders (1985) and the ITV soap opera Coronation Street (1960),where she played the characters of Stella Crawford and Rosemary Piper, respectively.