Emily Browning

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Characters played by Emily Browning

Laura Moon — American Gods (2017)

Shadow Moon's wife, whose death in a car accident leads to his early release from prison and sets the story's events in motion.

Katie Harwood — Ghost Ship (2002)

Sole survivor of the 1962 Antonia Graza disaster. Her ghost reveals the history of the cursed gold and Jack's demonic nature to Maureen. Assists Maureen in escaping the sinking ship before ascending to the afterlife with the other trapped souls.

Babydoll — Sucker Punch (2011)

Central protagonist framed for her sister's murder and committed to a mental institute. She copes through elaborate fantasy sequences mirroring her escape plan from a brothel-run asylum. She orchestrates a rebellion to gather escape tools, ultimately sacrificing her sanity via lobotomy to ensure another patient's freedom.

Frances Shea — Legend (2015)

Reggie's wife and sister of his driver. She attempts to reform Reggie's criminal life but fails due to his addiction to violence and Ron's hostility. After enduring abuse and broken promises, she plans a trip to Ibiza with Reggie but tragically commits suicide through a drug overdose, leaving Reggie consumed by guilt.

Violet Baudelaire — Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)

14-year-old inventor sister who uses her creative skills to build devices like a remote railroad switch. She is the primary target of Count Olaf's forced marriage plot to access the family fortune, refusing until he threatens her sister Sunny.

Cassia — Pompeii (2014)

The governor's daughter and Milo's love interest. She defies Senator Corvus to save the gladiators, is kidnapped during the eruption, frees herself, chains Corvus to his doom, and finally chooses to stay with Milo as the pyroclastic surge consumes Pompeii.

Anna — The Uninvited (2009)

Anna is the central protagonist, discharged from psychiatric care after a suicide attempt following her mother's death. Haunted by nightmares and severe psychological symptoms, she believes Rachael murdered her mother and relies on visions of Alex for support. She ultimately remembers causing the fire and killing both Matt and Rachael.

Grace Kelly — Ned Kelly (2003)

Ned's younger sister who lives with her family in the early years. She is only mentioned in the family setup and has no further involvement in the plot.

Naomi — Golden Exits (2018)

25-year-old Australian intern connected to both families. She acts as a disruptive force and object of desire, fully aware of the relational dynamics and her own goals. Her presence forces the group to confront anxieties and marital statuses, and her departure concludes the film.

Lucy — Sleeping Beauty (2011)

A financially struggling university student who works multiple jobs, including as a research subject and eventually a sedated 'sleeping beauty' for wealthy clients under the alias 'Sara'. Her journey explores themes of emotional detachment, commodification, and existential alienation.

Eve — God Help the Girl (2014)

The protagonist, a young woman recovering from anorexia nervosa who escapes a psychiatric hospital to Glasgow to pursue her dream of becoming a musician.

Hayley — Plush (2013)

Hayley is a rising rock star and the central figure of the story. After losing her bandmate and brother to a drug overdose, she struggles through the critical and commercial failure of her band’s second album. Her creative bond with Enzo becomes sexual, and her decision to reject him exposes her family to danger.

Career Overview

Emily Browning has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Signature works include American Gods, Sucker Punch, Legend. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
26
Birth Date
1988-12-07
Birth Place
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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