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An American celebrity, Embeth Davidtz, is a well-known actress and filmmaker in Hollywood. She has been featured in several movies, and her association with production houses has established her prominence.
With her multiple casted in supporting roles have also proved to be successful in her life. Being from a different ethnicity, she has been fortunate to be exposed to the film industry of different regions, that helped her grow in the industry.
Age / Height / Weight
Embeth Davidtz was born on August 11, 1965. She has a weight of 58 kg and 127 lbs in pounds. She is a popular celebrity who stands at a height of 173 cm, or in feet and inches, 5’8” tall.
She has short, dark brown hair and sharp, wide, dark brown eyes. She has an hourglass body with the following figure measurements are as follows 36 inches breast, 28 inches waist, and 35 inches hips.
She wears a dress of size 3 (US) and a bra of size 34D, and a pair of shoes of size 8 (US).
Date Of Birth | August 11, 1965 |
Age | 60 Years |
Height | In Centimetres – 173 cm In Feet and Inches – 5’8” |
Weight | In Kilograms – 58 kg In Pounds – 127 lbs |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Figure Measurements | 36-28-35 |
Bra Size | 34D |
Dress Size | 3 (US) |
Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
Net Worth
As per sources, the estimated net worth of Embeth Davidtz is $4 million USD, approximately that she earned from her acting and filmmaking.
Education / Family
Embeth Davidtz was born as Embeth Jean Davidtz in Lafayette, Indiana, USA. Her parents, John and Jean, are of South African descent.
When she was 9 years old, her family moved to South Africa, where she learned Afrikaans. She grew up with her two younger sisters, but their names are not disclosed.
She had completed her schooling from ‘The Glen High School’ and later went to ‘Rhodes University’ in Grahamstown for further studies.
Name | Embeth Davidtz |
Real name | Embeth Jean Davidtz |
Birth Place | Indiana, USA |
Profession | Actress |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
School | The Glen High School |
College | Rhodes University |
Religion | Judaism |
Nationality | American-South African |
Home Town | Indiana, USA |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Debut | Film: Matilda (1996) |
Fathers Name | John |
Mothers Name | Jena |
Brothers | None |
Sister | 2 (Name Not Known) |
Career / Fashion And Style
Embeth Davidtz discovered her passion while acting in stage productions like Romeo and Juliet, Stille Nag (Silent Night), and A Chain of Voices.
In 1989, she made her television debut with a minor role in the series ‘Screen Two.’ Later, she landed a lead role as Tessa van Dyk in a South African film titled ‘Nag van die Negentiende.’
She was also cast in Steven Spielberg’s American historical period drama film ‘Schindler’s List.’ In 1992, she made her American film debut with the dark fantasy comedy film ‘Army of Darkness’, for which she won the ‘Fangoria Chainsaw Award’ for ‘Best Supporting Actress’.
She received her major breakthrough with her role as Miss Honey in the film ‘Matilda.’ For her performance in ‘Bicentennial Man’, she received a nomination at the ‘Blockbuster Entertainment Award’ for ‘Favorite Actress, Comedy.’
In 2001, she was cast in prominent roles in successful films like ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary,’ ‘The Hole,’ and ‘Thir13en Ghosts.’
Her appearance in the British TV film ‘Shackleton’ proved to be huge as it was nominated for a ‘Golden Globe Award,’ six ‘BAFTA Awards,’ and seven ‘Emmy Awards.’ For 8 episodes, she was seen in the American TV series ‘In Treatment.’
She played the recurring role of Rebecca Pryce in the drama television series ‘Mad Men’ from 2009 to 2012.
She is popular for playing the role of Peter Parker’s missing mother in the Spider-Man reboot, The Amazing Spider-Man, and its sequel, The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
Her recent appearance includes “The Morning Show”, ‘Not Okay’, and many more.
Boyfriends, Affairs, Husbands, And More
Embeth Davidtz is married to Jason Sloane, who is an entertainment attorney. The couple is blessed with a daughter named Charlotte Emily and a son named Asher Sloane.
Boyfriends | Ben Chaplin |
Marital Status | Married |
Husband | Jason Sloane |
Children | Daughter – Charlotte Emily Son – Asher Sloane |
Favorite Things
Here we are providing you with the list of Embeth Davidtz’s favorite things.
Favorite Actors | Not Known |
Favorite Actress | Not Known |
Favorite wine | Not Known |
Favorite Book | “Heart of Darkness” by Joseph Conrad “The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy |
Favorite Sport | Not Known |
Favorite Destinations | South African |
Favorite Color(s) | Black White |
Some Interesting Facts About Embeth Davidtz
- Embeth Davidtz lives in Los Angeles, USA, with her family currently.
- Her hobbies are reading, writing, and filmmaking.
- Her native language is Afrikaans.
- To polish her acting skills, she attended a Drama School in London.
- In 2013, she was diagnosed with stage-3 breast cancer and underwent chemotherapy and mastectomy surgery.
- She directed her first film, “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight,” which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Social Media Profile(s)
- Instagram – @embethdavidtz
- Twitter – Not Known
- Facebook – Not Known