Emily Mortimer

English actress in 'Sweet Revenge'

Emily Mortimer - English actress in 'Sweet Revenge'
Born

October 6th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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An English actress earned recognition for roles in film and television. Achieved notability for performances in the film 'Sweet Revenge' and the television series 'The Newsroom'. Participated in independent films and big-budget productions, demonstrating versatility across genres.

Starred in 'Sweet Revenge'

Played a lead role in 'The Newsroom'

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