Background - The eldest of five children, Kristin grew up near Land's End in Cornwall, England.  She attended Cheltenham Ladies College, then entered a convent, then trained to be a teacher at the Central School of Speech and Drama.  Drama was more to her liking.  She took a holiday in Paris and decided to stay, taking a job as an au pair.  There she continued her drama study at L'Ecole Nationale des Arts et Techniques de Theatre. 

Film Debut - Having played bit parts, Kristin was offered the lead role of the rebellious heiress in "Under the Cherry Moon".  Her co-star was TAFKAP (The Artist Formerly Known As Prince).  The only direction her career could possibly go from there was up. 

Critical Acclaim - Having studied in Paris and being fluent in French, Kristin appeared in many French films.  Scott Thomas became known to the public with her portrayal of Fiona, the aristocrat obsessed with the character played by Hugh Grant in "Four Weddings and a Funeral".  However, she captured audiences in "The English Patient" playing Katherine Clifton, the married aristocrat who finds love in the arms of the Hungarian cartographer-adventurer, played by Ralph Fiennes.  This role garnered many award nominations. 

Personal - Kristin Scott Thomas is married to a French obstetrician, Francois Oliviennes.  They have a daughter, Hannah and a son, Joseph. 

Past Films 

1998 - The Horse Whisperer
1998 - The Revenger' Comedies
1998 - Souvenir
1997 - Amour et confusions 
1996 - The English Patient 
1996 - Microcosmos: Le peuple de l'herbe 
1996 - The Pompatus of Love 
1996 - Mission: Impossible 
1995 - Le Confessional 
1995 - Richard III 
1995 - Angels and Insects 
1995 - En mai, fais ce qu'il te plait 
1995 - Plasir d'offrir 
1994 - Un ete inoubliable 
1994 - Four Weddings and a Funeral 
1994 - Les Milles 
1994 - Somebody To Love 
1992 - Lumes de fiel 
1991 - Mio caro dottot Grasler 
1990 - Aux yeux du monde 
1990 - Le Bal du gouverneur 
1989 - Force majeure 
1989 - Bille en tete 
1988 - A Handful of Dust 
1988 - La Meridienne 
1987 - Agent Trouble 
1987 - Djamal et Juliette 
1987 - La Tricheuse 
1986 - Under the Cherry Moon

• Evening Standard Award - 1995 - Best Supporting Actress - "Four Weddings and a Funeral"
• British Film and Television Academy Award - 1995 - Best Supporting Actress - "Four Weddings and a Funeral"
• Evening Standard Award - 1996 - Best Actress - "Angels and Insects"
• Evening Standard Award - 1989 - Best Newcomer

• Oscar - 1997 - Best Actress - "The English Patient"
• Golden Globe - 1997 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - "The English Patient"
• SAG Award - 1997 - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role - "The English Patient"

• Kristin Scott Thomas
• May 24,1960
• Redruth, Cornwall, England
• Gemini

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"Random Hearts" - 1999 release from Columbia.  Cast to date:  Harrison Ford, Kristin Scott Thomas.
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Movies Past - Links to the official movie web sites for past movies. 
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