Emily Jane Browning (born 7 December 1988) is an Australian actress. She made her film debut in the television film
The Echo of Thunder (1998), and subsequently appeared in television shows such as
High Flyers (1999),
Something in the Air (2000–2001), and
Blue Heelers (2000–2002). Her breakthrough role was in the 2002 horror film
Ghost Ship, which introduced her to a wider audience. In 2005, Browning won the Australian Film Institute International Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Violet Baudelaire in the film
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004). Browning is also known for her roles in the horror film
The Uninvited (2009), the action film
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