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Emily Browning, actor
Actor

Emily Browning: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
16
on screen
1998–2025
box office
$300M
nomination
1
average score
73
Born
December 7, 1988 (age 37)
Birthplace
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Full name
Emily Jane Browning
Citizenship
Australia
Occupations
Actress, Singer
Years active
1998-present
Spouses
Eddie O'Keefe
Career at a glance

Emily Browning's Career in Numbers

Emily Browning's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Emily Browning works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Echo of Thunder (1998) to One More Shot (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Emily Browning Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 1
  2. 2000s 5
  3. 2010s 7
  4. 2020s 3

The 2010s were Emily Browning's busiest decade, with 7 films.

Emily Browning Movies by Genre

  • Drama 8
  • Comedy 2
  • Biography 2
  • Action 2
  • Crime 1
  • Tv movie 1

Drama is the genre Emily Browning has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of comedy (2).

Emily Browning Career Milestones

First film
The Echo of Thunder 1998
Biggest box office hit
Pompeii $118M worldwide
Best-rated film
Monica Movie Echo Score 77
Newest film
One More Shot 2025
16 credits

Emily Browning Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Emily Browning is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 73. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Emily Browning: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is Emily Browning?

Emily Browning was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1988 and is 37 years old. Credited on films since 1998, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Emily Jane Browning is an acclaimed Australian actress and singer, known for a vast array of roles across film and television. She made her first appearance in the television film 'The Echo of Thunder' (1998) and then expanded her portfolio with roles on shows like 'High Flyers', 'Something in the Air', and 'Blue Heelers'. Her breakthrough role was in the 2002 horror film 'Ghost Ship', which amplified her popularity among global audiences. In 2005, Browning bagged the Australian Film Institute International Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Violet Baudelaire in 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events' (2004).

She has also nailed her performances in films like 'The Uninvited' (2009), 'Sucker Punch' (2011), 'Sleeping Beauty' (2011), and 'Pompeii' (2014). The Hamptons International Film Festival honored her as the Breakthrough Performer of The Year. Along with films, her presence on TV has been notable as Laura Moon in the 'American Gods' series (2017-2021). She also had a recurring role in the Showtime's drama series 'The Affair' (2018–2019). Browning starred as Zoe in Amazon Prime's Australian apocalyptic survivalist comedy series 'Class Of '07' in 2023.

FAQ

Emily Browning: Questions & Answers

How many movies Emily Browning has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Emily Browning been in?

Emily Browning is credited on 16 films, from 1998 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Emily Browning's highest-grossing movie?

Pompeii (2014) is Emily Browning's biggest box office hit, with $118M worldwide, ahead of Sucker Punch (2011) ($89.8M). Across every film with box office figures, Emily Browning's movies have made $300M.

Emily Browning's biggest hits

What is the best Emily Browning movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Emily Browning's best-rated film is Monica (2023) with a score of 77, followed by Golden Exits (2018) (68).

Best Emily Browning movies, ranked

Has Emily Browning won an Oscar?

Emily Browning has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Emily Browning has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Emily Browning?

Emily Browning is 37 years old, born on December 7, 1988 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

What is Emily Browning's newest movie?

The most recent film on Emily Browning's filmography is One More Shot (2025), in the role of Minnie Vernon.

The Best Emily Browning Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 credits.

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