Emily Mortimer (born 1 December, 1971) is an English actress. She began performing on stage, and has since appeared in several film and television roles, including 2000's Scream 3 and 2005's Match Point.
Studied English & Russian at Lincoln College, Oxford (1990-94). Daughter of John Mortimer (I) and Penelope Glossop.
Has one younger sister, Rosie Mortimer.
Son Sam born 26 September 2003.
A Mexican punk band played at her wedding to Alessandro Nivola.
(17 September 2004) Discovered an older half-brother, Ross Bentley, as a result of a past relationship between actress Wendy Craig and her father Sir John Mortimer (I).
(2004) Lives in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Attended St. Paul's Girls' School in London.
Has no formal training in acting.
The name of her mother, Penelope, was also the name of her father's first wife.
Fluent in Russian
Educated at the prestigious St Paul's Girls School in London. Was in the same class as fellow actress Rachel Weisz.
