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Emma Corrin

Emma Corrin is an English actor known for stage and screen roles.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Emma Corrin is an English actor known for stage and screen roles. They gained international recognition for portraying Diana, Princess of Wales, in the fourth season of Netflix’s The Crown, a performance that won major awards and brought further nominations.

Early life and background

Emma Louise Corrin was born on 13 December 1995 in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. Sources identify Corrin as English and note their later work across stage and screen.

Breakthrough with The Crown

Corrin gained international recognition for playing Diana, Princess of Wales, in the fourth season of The Crown. The role brought a Golden Globe Award, a Critics' Choice Award, and major award nominations.

Stage work

Corrin made their professional stage debut in Anna X in 2021. They later received critical acclaim for performances in Orlando and The Seagull.

Selected screen roles

Beyond The Crown, Corrin has appeared in film and television projects including My Policeman, Lady Chatterley’s Lover, A Murder at the End of the World, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Nosferatu.

Key facts

  • Corrin is an English actor who works in film, television, and theatre.
  • They portrayed Diana, Princess of Wales, in The Crown in 2020.
  • That role earned a Golden Globe Award and a Critics' Choice Award.
  • Corrin received Primetime Emmy and Actors Award nominations for the performance.
  • Their stage debut was in Anna X in 2021, for which they received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Emma Corrin?
Emma Corrin is an English actor known for work in television, film, and theatre, especially for playing Diana, Princess of Wales, in The Crown.
What is Emma Corrin best known for?
Corrin is best known for portraying Diana, Princess of Wales, in the fourth season of Netflix’s The Crown.
What awards has Emma Corrin won?
Corrin won a Golden Globe Award and a Critics' Choice Award for The Crown performance.
What stage work is Emma Corrin known for?
Corrin made their professional stage debut in Anna X in 2021 and later drew praise for Orlando and The Seagull.
Where was Emma Corrin born?
Corrin was born in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Corrin
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupation, breakthrough role, awards, and stage work.
  2. Golden Globes — https://goldenglobes.com/person/emma-corrin/
    Supports: Golden Globe Award win for The Crown and basic biographical details.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10128408/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and selected screen credits.
  4. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Corrin
    Supports: English actor identity, The Crown role, and award recognition.