How old is Sophie Thompson?

Sophie Thompson is 64 years old (born January 20, 1962).

Is Sophie Thompson still alive?

Yes, Sophie Thompson is still alive as of 2026, aged 64.

What is Sophie Thompson's real name?

Sophie Thompson's full birth name is S. Thompson.

Where is Sophie Thompson from?

Sophie Thompson is from London, England, UK, United Kingdom.

What generation is Sophie Thompson?

Sophie Thompson is a Baby Boomer, born in 1962.

Sophie Thompson

🎭 actor

Still alive

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Age today

years old

Sophie Thompson has spent 46 years building a distinguished career as a Actor in British.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The second daughter born in 1962 to actress Phyllida Law and actor Eric Thompson, Sophie is the younger sister of twice Academy Award-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson. Sophie Thompson has worked in film, television, theater and radio, and has narrated a number of audiobooks. She made her debut in 1978, at the age of 16, starring in A Traveler in Time.

"Her win of the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Into the Woods (1999) stands out as a significant theatrical achievement, cementing her reputation as a formidable stage performer." — About Sophie Thompson

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Born

Years in career46 years active

January 20th, 1962

Birthplace

London, England, UK

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United Kingdom

Generation

Baby Boomer

Career

46 years

Region

Europe

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How Sophie Thompson compares to other Actors

🎂Sophie Thompson is 11 years older than the average Actor

Metric	Sophie Thompson	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	64	53	+11 yrs
Career length	46 yrs	~35 yrs	+11 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Sophie Thompson

Did you know?

Did you know that beyond her extensive acting career, Sophie Thompson is also a celebrated chef, having won Celebrity MasterChef in 2014?

5 Lesser-known facts

She clinched the title of Celebrity MasterChef champion in 2014, impressing judges with her culinary prowess.
She won a prestigious Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in Into the Woods (1999).
Fans may recognize her as the villainous Stella Crawford in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders.
She played Mafalda Hopkirk in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, a memorable, if brief, role.
Sophie appeared alongside her sister Emma Thompson in the critically acclaimed film Sense and Sensibility.

Career highlight

Her win of the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Into the Woods (1999) stands out as a significant theatrical achievement, cementing her reputation as a formidable stage performer. Beyond the stage, her role in Sense and Sensibility alongside her sister showcased her versatile talent on screen.

Legacy

Sophie Thompson's legacy is defined by her remarkable versatility across stage and screen, her distinctive presence, and her contribution to British entertainment as part of a revered acting dynasty.