Emma Thompson Parents: Meet Phyllida Law & Eric Thompson

Emma Thompson was born to Phyllida Law and Eric Thompson in London.

Meet Emma Thompson Parents

• Phyllida Law

Phyllida Law is a British actress, known for her numerous roles in film and television. She played Aunt Auriel in the drama Kingdon starring Stephen Fry. In 2008, she appeared as a guest star in Foyles War.

In November 2009, Law published her first book. Notes to my Mother-in-Law concern the 17 years Law’s mother-in-law lived with the family from the mid-1960s until her death.

• Eric Thompson

Eric Thompson was an English actor, scriptwriter and stage director. He is best remembered for creating and performing the English narration for The Magic Roundabout, which he adapted from the original French Le Manege Enchante.