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My Take
Julia Ormond is one of those actors who hit the mid-90s like a quiet force of nature and somehow never got the sustained mainstream attention she deserved. She schooled at Guildford High and came up through the stage, which shows — there's a grounded discipline to her screen work that flashier stars often lack. Legends of the Fall put her in front of huge audiences, and she held her own opposite Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins without being swallowed up. Smilla's Sense of Snow proved she could carry a cold, cerebral thriller on pure presence alone. Then she pivoted, took on television seriously, and walked away with a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2010 — quiet vindication for someone the industry kept underusing. She's also a producer, which tells me she's not content to just show up; she wants a hand in shaping the work. Understated, durable, genuinely talented.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Julia Ormond
- Name (Japanese)
- ジュリア・オーモンド
- Reading
- じゅりあ・おーもんど
- Born
- January 4, 1965 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Epsom, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / film producer / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Guildford High School
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Legends of the Fall | — | |
| Notable work | Smilla's Sense of Snow | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Julia Ormond born?
Born January 4, 1965 (age 61).
Where is Julia Ormond from?
Julia Ormond is from Epsom, United Kingdom.
What does Julia Ormond do?
Julia Ormond works as stage actor, film actor, film producer, actor.
What is Julia Ormond known for?
Notable works include Legends of the Fall, Smilla's Sense of Snow.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.