Emily Browning
Emily Browning
Personal Life
- Full Name: Emily Jane Browning
- Date of Birth: December 7, 1988
- Place of Birth: Melbourne, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Actress
- Years Active: 2003-Present
- Known For: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004), The Host (2013), American Gods (2017-2019)
Early Life
Emily Browning was born on December 7, 1988, in Melbourne, Australia. She is the daughter of Andrew Browning, a builder, and Shelley Browning, a homemaker. Emily has two older siblings, Nicola and Tom.
Emily began acting at a young age, appearing in school plays and local theater productions. She made her professional acting debut in 2003, when she appeared in the Australian television series Blue Heelers.
Career
Emily Browning's breakthrough role came in 2004, when she starred as Violet Baudelaire in the film Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to launch Emily's career.
In the following years, Emily starred in a number of films, including The Uninvited (2009), Sucker Punch (2011), and The Host (2013). She also had recurring roles on the television series Fringe (2009-2010) and American Gods (2017-2019).
In 2020, Emily starred in the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy. The series was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to introduce Emily to a new audience.
Personal Life
Emily Browning is married to actor Xavier Samuel. The couple have one child together, a son named Theodore. Emily is also a keen surfer and enjoys traveling.
Awards and Nominations
- 2005: Nominated - Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film for Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
- 2010: Nominated - Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Film for Sucker Punch
- 2013: Nominated - Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for The Host
- 2018: Won - Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television for American Gods
Interesting Facts
- Emily Browning is a natural blonde, but she often dyes her hair for roles.
- Emily is a fan of horror films and has said that she would love to star in a horror film one day.
- Emily is a close friend of actress Abbie Cornish.
- Emily is a supporter of the LGBT community and has spoken out against homophobia.
- Emily is a vegan.
