Sophie Thompson is a British actor best known for playing Lydia in the film Four Weddings and a Funeral.
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Best Known For:The film Four Weddings and a Funeral
Breakthrough:Gained international recognition for her role as Lydia in the romantic comedy Four Weddings and a Funeral in 1994
10 Quick Facts About Sophie Thompson
- Full Name: Sophie Thompson
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Four Weddings and a Funeral
- Date of Birth: January 20, 1962
- Age: 64 years old
- Place of Birth: London, England
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Richard Lumsden
- Specialization: Actor
Sophie Thompson Age
Sophie Thompson is about 64 years old as of 2026. Sophie Thompson was born in 1962.
Sophie Thompson Height
Sophie Thompson stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches. This is approximately 160 cm.
Education
She attended Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, where she studied Acting.
- Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
- Field of Study: Acting
Rise to Fame
Sophie Thompson rose to prominence for her role in the film Four Weddings and a Funeral.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Four Weddings and a Funeral, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1, and EastEnders.
Television
- TV Show: EastEnders (Stella Crawford, 2006-2007)
Film
- Film: Four Weddings and a Funeral (Lydia, 1994)
- Film: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (Mafalda Hopkirk, 2010)
Awards & Achievements
- Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical — Society of London Theatre — Into the Woods
Sophie Thompson Family & Relationships
Sophie Thompson is divorced. She has 2 children, Ernie James Lumsden and Walter Eric Lumsden.
- Father: Eric Thompson
- Mother: Phyllida Law
- Siblings:
- Emma Thompson
- Children:
- Ernie James Lumsden (1997)
- Walter Eric Lumsden (2000)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Sophie Thompson
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 20, 1962
- Age: 64
- Birthday: January 20
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: London, England
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 3 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: Eric Thompson
- Mother: Phyllida Law
- Siblings: Emma Thompson
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Richard Lumsden
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Emma Thompson (Sibling • Sister (Academy Award-winning actress))
