Embeth Davidz is a Hollywood actress, best known for her roles as Helen Hirsch in the 1993 historical epic film Schindler’s List and Miss Jennifer Honey in the 1996 fantasy comedy film Matilda. Davidz was born in Indiana and raised in South Africa, where she had to learn Afrikaans as a child in order to study. Army of Darkness, Broken, The Bicentennial Man, Mansfield Park and Junebug are some of his notable films.
Davidz’s Young age and childhood.
Born on August 11, 1965 in Lafayette, Indiana, Embeth Jean Davidz is an American-South African actress known for her versatile talent and captivating performances. Her roots go back to her English, Dutch and French ancestors. Her sister works as a psychologist at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Early in Davidz’s life, her family moved frequently. Born in the United States, she spent her childhood in South Africa, where her father, John Davidz, studied chemical engineering at Purdue University and taught at Potchefstroom University.
As a result, young Embeth had to learn Afrikaans to attend school. She graduated from Glen High School in Pretoria in 1983 and continued her studies at Rhodes University in Grahamstown.
Job and Profesional Life
Embeth Davidz began her career at Artscape in Cape Town, now known as the Cape Town Arts Council (CAPAB), in 1986 at the age of 21. Her debut role was as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet at the Maynardville Open Air Theatre. Her ability to act in Afrikaans and English led to roles in several plays, including A Chain of Voices and Haras (Silent Night). Her performance in this play earned him a nomination at South Africa’s prestigious Tony Awards.
She debuted in 1988 with a minor role in the American horror film The Mutator, which was filmed in South Africa. She then had a prominent role as the daughter of an interracial couple in the South African short film Private Lives. For her brilliant performance in the play “Houd-den-beek” she won the 1990 DALRO Award for Best Supporting Actress. For this work, she was nominated for the 1991 Esther Ruth Award for Best Supporting Actress in an African Film.
In 1992, Embeth Davidz starred in the South African film Nag van de Negtiende, which caught the attention of American director Steven Spielberg. Spielberg offered her a role in Schindler’s List, starring Helen Hirsch. This role was the beginning of his career in Hollywood.
In 1995, she had major roles in films such as First Murder and A Midsummer Night’s Eve. Her role as Miss Jennifer Ball in the 1996 children’s comedy Matilda was a huge hit with audiences. In 1998, she played a theologian opposite Denzel Washington in the mystery drama Fallen and appeared in Robert Altman’s The Gingerbread Man. In 1999, Davidz played a 19th-century woman in Mansfield Park, a British romantic comedy-drama film based on Jane Austen’s novel. She then played a dual role in the sci-fi comedy drama Bicentennial Man with Robin Williams.
At the beginning of the new millennium, Davidz appeared in the film adaptation of Bridget Jones’s Diary. That same year, she played the daughter of James Cromwell in the CBS television series Citizen Baines. His other projects in 2001 included Thirteen Ghosts. In 2002, he co-starred with Emile Hirsch and Kevin Kline in The Emperor’s Club. His filmography continued to expand, including notable performances in Junebug, Broken, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and The Amazing Spider-Man. He has also appeared in several television series, including Grey’s Anatomy, In Treatment, Mad Men and California.
Embeth Davidtz’s talent and dedication to work contributed to his success and earned him $7 million. She made her mark as a stage and film actress for 30 years.
Personal Life
Embeth Davidtz married entertainment attorney Jason Sloan in June 2002 after two years of dating. They have two children, daughter Charlotte Emily, born in 2002, and son Asher Sloan, born in October 2005. Before marrying Jason in 2002, Davidz dated Harvey Keitel from 1994 to 1995 and Ben Chaplin from 1995 to 2000.
Embeth David net worth
Embeth Davidtz, a famous American-South African actress, is worth $7 million. Her notable career includes playing Miss Honey in the 1996 film Matilda and a double role in the 1999 science fiction film The Bicentennial Man.
