Photo: Canadian Film Centre from Toronto, Canada / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Emily Hampshire is listed as an actor. Emily Hampshire was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on August 29, 1981. That works out to 45 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female – Film.
My Take
Emily Hampshire has, to my mind, near-perfect comic timing. Her Stevie Budd on Schitt's Creek blended deadpan exhaustion with sly mischief in a way only instinct plus craft can produce. A Montreal-born Canadian with a comedy award to her name, she clearly carries the rhythm of humor in her bones, yet she pivots effortlessly into the darker register of 12 Monkeys and even voice work on Ruby Gloom. She is the kind of performer who quietly elevates everything around her without stealing the spotlight. I deeply respect that brand of indispensable supporting actor, and she belongs near the top of mine.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Emily Hampshire
- Name (Japanese)
- エミリー・ハンプシャー
- Reading
- えみりー・はんぷしゃー
- Born
- August 29, 1981 (age 45)
- Origin
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Occupation
- actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female – Film
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Emily Hampshire born?
Born August 29, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Emily Hampshire from?
Emily Hampshire is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
What does Emily Hampshire do?
Emily Hampshire works as actor.