Biography
Who is Embeth Davidtz?
Early life and education
Embeth Davidtz Jean Davidtz was born on August 11, 1965, in Lafayette, United States. Her parents are John and Jean Davidtz, and she has Dutch, English, and French ancestry. She spent part of her childhood in South Africa after her family moved there when she was nine years old.
She graduated from The Glen High School in Pretoria in 1983. Following high school, she attended Rhodes University in Grahamstown to continue her education.
Acting career highlights
Embeth made her acting debut at age 21 with CAPAB in Cape Town, playing Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. Her film career expanded when Steven Spielberg cast her as Helen Hirsch in the 1993 historical drama Schindler's List.
She later played Miss Honey in the 1996 film adaptation of Matilda and portrayed Rebecca Pryce in the television series Mad Men from 2009 to 2012. Her film credits also include Bridget Jones's Diary, The Amazing Spider-Man, and Army of Darkness.
Directorial debut and personal life
In 2024, Embeth made her directorial debut with the film Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight. The project is an adaptation of a memoir by Alexandra Fuller about growing up on a farm in Rhodesia, which is now Zimbabwe.
Embeth married entertainment attorney Jason Sloane on June 22, 2002. They live in Los Angeles with their two children, Charlotte and Asher. She was diagnosed with Stage-3 breast cancer in 2013 and underwent treatment including surgery and a double mastectomy.
Birthday and age
Embeth Davidtz was born on August 11, 1965, which makes Embeth 61 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Embeth shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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