Serena Scott Thomas
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Serena Harriet Scott Thomas (born 21 September 1961) is an English actress.
, Dorset
. Her mother, Deborah (née
Hurlbatt), was brought up in Hong Kong
and Africa, and studied drama before marrying Scott Thomas' father. Her father, Lieutenant Commander
Simon Scott Thomas, was a pilot for the British Royal Navy
who died in a flying accident in 1964. She is the younger sister of actress Kristin Scott Thomas
, the niece of Admiral Sir Richard Thomas (who was Black Rod
in the House of Lords
), and a more distant great-niece of Captain Scott
, the ill-fated explorer who lost the race to the South Pole
. Her surname
is an amalgam of the surnames of those two families. The Scott Thomases also trace their lineage to the 2nd Earl of Godolphin, the owner of the famous Godolphin Barb.
She was married to Scott J. Tepper from 1996 to 2004.
film The World Is Not Enough
as well as appearing in the 1993 TV film Harnessing Peacocks
, based on the novel by Mary Wesley
. She played a watcher in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode "Revelations"
, and starred in 2001's short lived series All Souls
. Scott Thomas has also played Bruce Willis
' wife and Rumor Willis' mum in Hostage
, and appeared on hit television shows like Nip/Tuck
and N.C.I.S.
.
Family and personal
Scott Thomas was born in Nether ComptonNether Compton
Nether Compton is a small village in north west Dorset, England, situated 3 miles west of Sherborne and 3 miles east of Yeovil.The village has an estimated population of 300 .-History: Nether Compton was burnt in 1066 by William, Duke of Normandy....
, Dorset
Dorset
Dorset , is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast. The county town is Dorchester which is situated in the south. The Hampshire towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch joined the county with the reorganisation of local government in 1974...
. Her mother, Deborah (née
Married and maiden names
A married name is the family name adopted by a person upon marriage. When a person assumes the family name of her spouse, the new name replaces the maiden name....
Hurlbatt), was brought up in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and Africa, and studied drama before marrying Scott Thomas' father. Her father, Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commander is a commissioned officer rank in many navies. The rank is superior to a lieutenant and subordinate to a commander...
Simon Scott Thomas, was a pilot for the British Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
who died in a flying accident in 1964. She is the younger sister of actress Kristin Scott Thomas
Kristin Scott Thomas
Kristin A. Scott Thomas, OBE is an English actress who has also acquired French nationality. She gained international recognition in the 1990s for her roles in Bitter Moon, Four Weddings and a Funeral and The English Patient....
, the niece of Admiral Sir Richard Thomas (who was Black Rod
Black Rod
The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, generally shortened to just Black Rod, is an official in the parliaments of several Commonwealth countries. The position originates in the House of Lords of the Parliament of the United Kingdom...
in the House of Lords
House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster....
), and a more distant great-niece of Captain Scott
Robert Falcon Scott
Captain Robert Falcon Scott, CVO was a Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery Expedition, 1901–04, and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition, 1910–13...
, the ill-fated explorer who lost the race to the South Pole
South Pole
The South Pole, also known as the Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole, is one of the two points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects its surface. It is the southernmost point on the surface of the Earth and lies on the opposite side of the Earth from the North Pole...
. Her surname
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
is an amalgam of the surnames of those two families. The Scott Thomases also trace their lineage to the 2nd Earl of Godolphin, the owner of the famous Godolphin Barb.
She was married to Scott J. Tepper from 1996 to 2004.
Acting career
Scott Thomas is known for her portrayal of the character Dr. Molly Warmflash in the 1999 James BondJames Bond
James Bond, code name 007, is a fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short story collections. There have been a six other authors who wrote authorised Bond novels or novelizations after Fleming's death in 1964: Kingsley Amis,...
film The World Is Not Enough
The World Is Not Enough
The World Is Not Enough is the nineteenth spy film in the James Bond film series, and the third to star Pierce Brosnan as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. The film was directed by Michael Apted, with the original story and screenplay written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Bruce Feirstein. It...
as well as appearing in the 1993 TV film Harnessing Peacocks
Harnessing Peacocks (film)
Harnessing Peacocks is a 1992 British television film directed by James Cellan Jones and starring Serena Scott Thomas, Peter Davison and John Mills...
, based on the novel by Mary Wesley
Mary Wesley
Mary Wesley, CBE was an English novelist. During her career, she was one of Britain's most successful novelists, selling three million copies of her books, including 10 best-sellers in the last 20 years of her life.-Background:...
. She played a watcher in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode "Revelations"
Revelations (Buffy episode)
"Revelations" is the seventh episode of season 3 of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.- Plot synopsis :Gwendolyn Post shows up as Faith's new Watcher. She is British, strict, arrogant, and looks down on all the Scoobies and especially Giles. Despite this, Faith starts to like and trust her...
, and starred in 2001's short lived series All Souls
All Souls (TV series)
All Souls is an American television series broadcast on UPN, first aired in 2001. It was a horror-drama series about a haunted Boston hospital called All Souls Hospital, and it followed Dr. Mitchell Grace's quest to find out the truth about the hauntings that dated as far back as the civil war...
. Scott Thomas has also played Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis
Walter Bruce Willis , better known as Bruce Willis, is an American actor, producer, and musician. His career began in television in the 1980s and has continued both in television and film since, including comedic, dramatic, and action roles...
' wife and Rumor Willis' mum in Hostage
Hostage (film)
Hostage is a 2005 thriller film with Bruce Willis that was directed by Florent Emilio Siri. The film was based on a novel by Robert Crais, and was adapted for the screen by Doug Richardson....
, and appeared on hit television shows like Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck is an American drama series created by Ryan Murphy, which aired on FX in the United States. The series focuses on McNamara/Troy, a plastic surgery practice, and follows its founders, Sean McNamara and Christian Troy...
and N.C.I.S.
NCIS (TV series)
NCIS, formerly known as NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service, is an American police procedural drama television series revolving around a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which conducts criminal investigations involving the U.S...
.
Filmography
- Let Him Have ItLet Him Have ItLet Him Have It is a 1991 British film, which was based on the true story of the case against Derek Bentley, who was hanged for murder under controversial circumstances on 28 January 1953. While Bentley did not directly play a role in the murder of PC Sidney Miles, he received the greater...
(1991) - Harnessing PeacocksHarnessing Peacocks (film)Harnessing Peacocks is a 1992 British television film directed by James Cellan Jones and starring Serena Scott Thomas, Peter Davison and John Mills...
(1992, TV film) - Diana: Her True Story (1993, TV film)
- Sherwood's Travels (1994)
- Bermuda GraceBermuda GraceBermuda Grace is a 1994 American television film directed by Mark Sobel. A comedy thriller, it starred William Sadler and David Harewood as a Philadelphia and a British policemen who go on the hunt of a jewel thief to the Atlantic island of Bermuda. It was intended as the first in a series, but...
(1994, TV film) - The Way to Dusty Death (1995, TV film)
- Clair de LuneClair de Lune"Clair de Lune" is French for "moonlight". It may refer to:Music:* Clair de lune ", third movement of Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy, a piano depiction of a Paul Verlaine poem* Clair de lune , from Op...
(1995, TV film) - Nash BridgesNash BridgesNash Bridges is an American television police drama created by Carlton Cuse. The show starred Don Johnson and Cheech Marin as two Inspectors with the San Francisco Police Department's Special Investigations Unit. The show ran for six seasons on CBS from March 29, 1996 to May 4, 2001 with a total of...
Kelly Bridges (1996,1997 TV series) - Relax... It's Just Sex (1998)
- The World Is Not EnoughThe World Is Not EnoughThe World Is Not Enough is the nineteenth spy film in the James Bond film series, and the third to star Pierce Brosnan as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. The film was directed by Michael Apted, with the original story and screenplay written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Bruce Feirstein. It...
(1999) - Skeleton Woman (2000)
- Code Hunter (2002)
- HavenHaven (film)Haven is a 2004 feature film set in the Cayman Islands, a British offshore financial centre. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2004. It is written and directed by native Caymanian Frank E...
(2004) - HostageHostage (film)Hostage is a 2005 thriller film with Bruce Willis that was directed by Florent Emilio Siri. The film was based on a novel by Robert Crais, and was adapted for the screen by Doug Richardson....
(2005) - The ThirstThe Thirst (film)-Plot:Recovering drug addicts Maxx and Lisa are persuaded by vampire clan leader Darius to give up their humanity and join him as vampires. They do so, but then give up the vampire's blood addiction - the Thirst. After enduring the withdrawal symptoms, the couple turns against the band of...
(2006) - The Brothel (2008)
- William & KateWilliam & KateWilliam & Kate is the first of two unrelated American television films about the relationship between Prince William and Catherine "Kate" Middleton , directed by Mark Rosman and written by Nancey Silvers. The film was a ratings success, despite the negative reception from critics...
(2011, TV film)