Emily Hampshire Biography

(Actress)

Birthday: August 29, 1981 (Virgo)

Born In: Montreal

Emily Hampshire is a Canadian actress, known for her roles in films such as ‘Cosmopolis’ and ‘My Awkward Sexual Adventure.’ Her noteworthy TV roles include that of ‘Siobhan Roy’ in ‘Made in Canada’ and ‘Rosa’ in ‘Earthsea.’ She was born in Montreal and spent her initial years in the same city. She attended a convent school, where she participated in school plays and developed a liking for performing arts. She began her TV career at an early age and was later signed for a role in the film ‘Dead Innocent.’ After the release of her first movie, she moved to Toronto, where she worked on various acting assignments. Her work in both TV and films was highly appreciated. Hampshire then moved to Los Angeles and starred in some noteworthy films. She performed as a voice actor for a few animated series. Emily married Matthew Smith, a former soccer player, but they later separated. She returned to Toronto to be part of a few significant TV shows, such as ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘12 Monkeys.’ She was nominated for the ‘Genie Award’ thrice and was the recipient of the ‘Golden Maple Award’ and the ‘Canadian Screen Award.’
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Quick Facts

Canadian Celebrities Born In August

Age: 43 Years, 43 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Matt Smith (m. 2006)

Actresses Canadian Women

Height: 5'5" (165 cm), 5'5" Females

City: Montreal, Canada

More Facts

awards: 2017; 2016 · Schitt's Creek - Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series
2001 · Made in Canada - Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series
2013 · My Awkward Sexual Adventure - Canadian Comedy Award for Multimedia / Best Female Performance in a Feature

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    Is Emily Hampshire related to Jennifer Lawrence?

    No, Emily Hampshire is not related to Jennifer Lawrence.
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    What are some popular TV shows Emily Hampshire has appeared in?

    Emily Hampshire is known for her role as Stevie Budd in the TV series "Schitt's Creek" and as Jennifer Goines in "12 Monkeys."
  • 3

    Has Emily Hampshire ever won any awards for her acting?

    Yes, Emily Hampshire has received critical acclaim for her performances, but she has not won any major acting awards.
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    What is Emily Hampshire's role in the TV series "Schitt's Creek?"

    In "Schitt's Creek," Emily Hampshire plays the character Stevie Budd, who works at the Rosebud Motel and becomes a close friend to the Rose family.

Childhood & Early Life
Emily Hampshire was born on August 29, 1981, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Her father was a dentist. She is the only actor in her family. Not much information is available about her family members.
At the age of 11, Emily realized that she wanted to follow acting as a profession. On her mother’s insistence, she attended an all-girls school, the ‘Queen of Angels Academy,’ in Montreal. Initially, she did not like the school. However, the school’s vice-principal, Miss Wanda Swiderski, encouraged Emily’s passion for acting.
In 11th grade, she participated in the high-school play, ‘Anne of Green Gables.’ She essayed the role of ‘Anne Shirley’ and earned accolades from her vice-principal. Later, in 2009, Hampshire invited Ms. Swiderski for the premiere of her film ‘The Trotsky.’
Emily Hampshire began her acting career at the tender age of 14. In the year 1994, she played the role of ‘Sandy’ in the TV series ‘Are You Afraid of the Dark?’ Two years later, she portrayed the role of ‘Heather’ in the same series.
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Career
Initially, Emily Hampshire worked in a few episodes of the TV series ‘Are You Afraid of the Dark?’ A casting director noticed her in a play and she got her first role.
Hampshire’s first film, ‘Dead Innocent,’ released in 1996. Oscar nominee Genevieve Bujold played her mother in the film and also took Emily under her wing. After the premiere of the film, Emily moved from Montreal to Toronto. She was only 16 years old at that time. In Toronto, she received a steady flow of roles.
In 1998, she played ‘Angelina Milleflores’ in the movie ‘Boy Meets Girl.’ Her work was widely admired. According to the actor, after working in this movie, she started getting offers of playing ‘quirky’ characters, which suited her well.
After the release of her film ‘Snow Cake’ in 2006, Hampshire moved to Los Angeles. There, her co-star Alan Rickman helped her as her mentor and introduced her to the stalwarts of the industry.
Hampshire has starred in numerous movies, such as ‘The Life Before This’ (1999), ‘In Shadow’ (2003), ‘It’s a Boy Girl Thing’ (2006), ‘The Trotsky’ (2009), and ‘Good Neighbors’ (2010). She has also starred in various TV movies and shows, such as ‘The Last Don’ (1997), ‘Love Letters’ (1999), ‘The Ride’ (2000), ‘Foolish Girl’ (2003), and ‘Northern Town’ (2006).
She has worked as voice actor in a number of animated series, such as ‘Ruby Gloom’ and ‘Anne of the Green Gables.’ She was the voice of ‘Chloe’ in ‘Carl Squared,’ of ‘Starr’ in ‘6Teen,’ and of ‘Alyson’ in ‘Braceface.’ In 2010, she played ‘Lillian Parker’ in the video game ‘Command and Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight.’
After working in Los Angeles and winning accolades for her role of ‘Julia Bowe’ in ‘My Awkward Sexual Adventure,’ she went back to Toronto to work on ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘12 Monkeys,’ and ‘The Death and Life of John F. Donovan.’
The capable performer has simultaneously portrayed quite diverse roles. She played a cynical, yet sensitive small-town receptionist, ‘Stevie Budd,’ in the ‘Pop Network’ sitcom ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ (2015–present) and the lead role of ‘Jennifer,’ in the popular science fiction ‘12 Monkeys’ (2015–present). She received a lot of acclaim for her portrayal of both these roles.
In the ‘Syfy’ TV show ‘12 Monkeys,’ she essays the iconic role that was earlier played by Brad Pitt in the original movie. He had won the ‘Golden Globe’ award for this role. In spite of apprehensions, Hampshire played the role effortlessly.
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Hampshire played a small, yet significant role in the Darren Aronofsky-directed film ‘Mother!’. The film was released in October 2017. Her forthcoming shows include the fourth season of ‘Schitt’s Creek.’
She is known to maintain a “character box.” Whenever she comes across interesting faces, poses, apparels, or characters in a magazine, she files them in this box. While constructing a character or a role, she refers to this box and arranges an entire person out of these tidbits.
Major Works
Emily Hampshire has worked in a number of films and TV shows, and her art has been appreciated too. Her role of ‘Jane Melman,’ opposite Robert Pattison, in the movie ‘Cosmopolis,’ brought her a lot of recognition. She won an award and immense accolades for her performance in ‘My Awkward Sexual Adventure’ (2012).
She considers her role in ‘The Death and Life of John F. Donovan’ as an important milestone in her career. In this movie, she stars with famous and established actors, such as Kathy Bates, Susan Sarandon, and Natalie Portman.
Awards & Achievements
In May 2012, Hampshire was awarded the ‘Birk’s Canadian Diamond Award’ in Cannes. This award is presented as a tribute to Canadian talent.
She was nominated for the ‘Genie Awards’ on three occasions: for the ‘Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role’ in ‘Blood’ (2004) and for the ‘Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role’ in ‘A Problem with Fear’ (2003) and ‘Snow Cake’ (2006).
She won the 2001 ‘Gemini Award’ for the ‘Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series’ for her role in ‘Made in Canada.’ Hampshire was awarded the ‘Canadian Comedy Award’ for the ‘Best Female Performance in a Feature’ for her acclaimed performance in ‘My Awkward Sexual Adventure.’
The ‘Golden Maple Award’ for the ‘Newcomer of the Year’ (2015) was presented to her for her work in ‘12 Monkeys’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek.’ She won the ‘Canadian Screen Award’ in 2016 and 2017, for her performance in ‘Schitt’s Creek.’
Personal Life
Emily Hampshire married former soccer player Matthew Smith in 2006. Matthew later worked as an agent-in-training at a talent agency. They later divorced.
Facts About Emily Hampshire
Emily Hampshire is a talented actress known for her diverse range of roles, from comedic to dramatic.
She is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and has used her platform to spread awareness and support for those struggling with mental health issues.
Emily Hampshire is a skilled photographer and often shares her creative work on social media.
She has a quirky sense of humor and enjoys sharing funny anecdotes and behind-the-scenes moments from her projects with her fans.
In addition to her acting career, Emily Hampshire is also a talented singer and has showcased her vocal abilities in various projects.

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