Biography
Emily Kathleen Anne Mortimer (born 6 October 1971) is a British actress and filmmaker. She began acting in stage productions and has since appeared in several film and television roles. In 2003, she won an Independent Spirit Award for her performance in Lovely and Amazing. She is also known for playing Mackenzie McHale in the HBO series The Newsroom (2012–2014). She co-created and co-wrote the series Doll & Em (2014–2015) and wrote and directed the miniseries The Pursuit of Love (2021), the latter of which earned her a nomination for the British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Known For
Jimmy's Seen (1)
Filmography
Acting Credits (89)
Ladies First
2026
The Making of Jay Kelly
Self - Candy / Writer
2025
Jay Kelly
Candy
2025
Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes
Cressida Dick
2025
Paddington in Peru
Mary Brown
2024
