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Romola Garai is a British actress and filmmaker, notable for her work in both British and American films and television. She has received a Golden Globe nomination for her role in “Emma” and has won a British Independent Film Award. Garai’s directing debut came with the film “Amulet” (2020), which was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

In film, Garai’s prominent roles include playing the older Briony Tallis in “Atonement” (2007), a performance within an ensemble cast that contributed to the film’s Oscar nomination for Best Picture. She appeared in “One Day” (2011) alongside Anne Hathaway, portraying Sylvie Cope, and in “The Other Man” (2008) with Liam Neeson and Laura Linney. Her television work is marked by her role in the BBC film “The Girl in the Café” (2005) with Bill Nighy and Helena Bonham Carter, which earned an Emmy Award.

Garai has collaborated with multiple notable actors throughout her career, impacting her professional development. Her participation in “The Hour” (2011-2012) involved working closely with Ben Whishaw and Dominic West, leading to a Golden Globe nomination for her performance. In “Atonement,” she acted alongside James McAvoy and Keira Knightley. Her film “Suffragette” (2015) saw her acting with Meryl Streep and Carey Mulligan.