Photo: John Sears / CC BY-SA 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Embeth Davidtz is one of those actors I never forget once I've seen her. American-born and South African-raised, she delivered an indelible turn as the terrorized maid in Schindler's List, charmed as the kind teacher in Matilda, and slipped seamlessly into Bridget Jones's Diary and prestige television. Her gift is range without grandstanding: she can do warmth and shadow alike, yet never crowds a scene. Learning she has moved into directing only deepened my respect. At 173 cm with a poised, watchful presence, she draws the eye even at the frame's edge. I wish this kind of understated craft got far louder acclaim.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Embeth Davidtz
- Name (Japanese)
- エンベス・デイヴィッツ
- Reading
- えんべす・でいゔぃっつ
- Born
- August 11, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Lafayette, Indiana, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 173 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor / film director
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- The Glen High School
- University
- Rhodes University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Embeth Davidtz born?
Born August 11, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Embeth Davidtz from?
Embeth Davidtz is from Lafayette, Indiana, United States.
What does Embeth Davidtz do?
Embeth Davidtz works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor, film director.
How tall is Embeth Davidtz?
Embeth Davidtz is 173 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.