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Miss Honey in the 1996 fantasy comedy film ‘Matilda’ is the most popular character portrayed by American actress Embeth Davidtz. She is well-known for her portrayal of a dual role in the 1999 science fiction film ‘Bicentennial Man’. She was nominated for the ‘Blockbuster Entertainment Awards’ for her performance in ‘Bicentennial Man.’
In South Africa, Davidtz began her acting career by appearing in Afrikaans-language plays like ‘Stille Nag’ and ‘A Chain of Voices.’ The DALRO Award for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ was given to her in 1990 for her performance in a South African play called ‘Houd-den-bek’.
| Real Name/Full Name | Embeth Jean Davidtz |
| Date Of Birth | 11 August 1965 |
| Age | 59 years old |
| Birthplace | Lafayette, Indiana, United States. |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inch |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Spouse | Jason Sloane |
| Children | Charlotte Emily Sloane, and Asher Dylan Sloane. |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Profession | Actress |
| Net worth | $7 Million. |
Biography
August 11, 1965, is the date of Embeth Jean Davidtz’s birth in Lafayette, Indiana, USA, where she was born to Jean and John Davidtz. Embeth Davidtz and her family arrived in South Africa at the age of nine years old. Before enrolling in a South African school, she learned Afrikaans. She graduated from ‘The Glen High School’ in 1983 and then went to Rhodes University in Grahamstown.
John Davidz, her father, pursued a career in chemical engineering at Purdue University and taught at Potchefstroom University.
Personal Life
In June 2002, Embeth Davidtz got married to entertainment attorney Jason Sloan after spending two years together. Charlotte Emily, who was born in 2002, and Asher Sloan, who was born in October 2005, are the parents of two children.
Before getting married to Jason in 2002, Davidz had relationships with Harvey Keitel from 1994 to 1995 and Ben Chaplin from 1995 to 2000.
Career
Her first television appearance was in 1989 when she played a minor role in a TV series called ‘Screen Two’. The lead role of Tessa van Dyk in ‘Nag van die Negentiende’ in South Africa was given to her in 1991. Steven Spielberg chose her to play a character in his 1993 American historical period drama film ‘Schindler’s List’ after she performed in the film.
In 1992, Embeth Davidtz was recognized as the Best Supporting Actress in ‘Army of Darkness’ for her performance in ‘Army of Darkness’. In the year she lived, she appeared in two TV movies, “Till Death Us Do Part” and “Deadly Matrimony”. As the film ‘Schindler’s List’ became a critical and commercial success, her popularity increased. It was awarded many times, including seven Academy Awards.
Bridget Jones’s Diary, The Hole, and Thirteenen Ghosts were the three films she played prominent roles in in 2001. She also portrays Ellen Baines Croland in the drama series ‘Citizen Baines’ on CBS in the same year.
In 2009, she made her television debut as Rebecca Pryce in the American period drama television series ‘Mad Men’. The role was played by her between 2009 and 2012, where she appeared in eight episodes. She played Mary Parker in the superhero film ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ that was directed by Marc Webb in 2012. In 2013, Davidtz was in two movies, ‘Paranoia’ and ‘Europa Report.’ The next year, she returned to playing Mary Parker in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2.’
Filmography
Movies
- 1992: Army of Darkness
- 1993: Schindler’s List
- 1995: Murder in the First
- 1995: Feast of July
- 1996: Embeth Davidtz Matilda
- 1998: Fallen
- 1998: The Gingerbread Man
- 1999: Simon Magus
- 1999: Mansfield Park
- 1999: Bicentennial Man
- 2001: Bridget Jones’s Diary
- 2001: The Hole
- 2001: Thir13en Ghosts
- 2002: The Emperor’s Club
- 2005: Junebug
- 2007: Fracture
- 2009: Fragments
- 2010: 3 Backyards
- 2011: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
- 2012: The Amazing Spider-Man
- 2013: Paranoia
- 2013: Europa Report
- 2013: Miracle Rising: South Africa
- 2014: The Amazing Spider-Man 2
TV Series
- 1989: Screen Two
- 1992: Till Death Us Do Part
- 1992: Deadly Matrimony
- 1997: The Garden of Redemption
- 1998: Last Rites
- 2001: Citizen Baines
- 2002: Shackleton
- 2004 – 2006: Scrubs
- 2019: Grey’s Anatomy
- 2008: In Treatment
- 2009: Californication
- 2009–2012:Mad Men
- 2015: The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe
- 2016: Ray Donovan
- 2019: The Morning Show
Net Worth
Emeth Davidtz, a well-known actress from both America and South Africa, has a worth of $7 million. In 1996, she played Miss Honey in Matilda and had a double role in The Bicentennial Man, both science fiction films.
Social Media
| Platform | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @embethdavidtz | 43.9K | |
| X(Twitter) | @EmbethDavidtz | Not Known |
