Ema Horvath

Biography

Ema Horvath (born January 28, 1994, in the USA) is an American actress who has quickly garnered attention for her versatile performances across film and television. Raised by Slovak parents, Horvath's acting journey began at a young age, leading her to roles in both independent horror films and major fantasy productions.

Early Life and Education:

Horvath's first experience with acting was at the age of five, making her debut as a tulip in a local theater production. Her dedication to the craft led her to study acting for two years at the prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts. Uniquely, she then pursued a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from Harvard University, graduating in 2016. While at Harvard, she continued to pursue acting, notably playing the lead character of Katerina in an all-female production of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew."

Career Highlights:

After graduating from Harvard, Horvath quickly transitioned into screen acting. Her first screen role was as Shell in the 2017 psychological horror film Like.Share.Follow, produced by Blumhouse Productions. This marked the beginning of her frequent appearances in the horror genre, including:

• "The Gallows Act II" (2019): in which she landed a starring role.
• "The Mortuary Collection" (2019): An anthology horror film.
• "What Lies Below" (2020): A horror film in which she played a 16-year-old.
• "The Strangers: Chapter 1" (2024), "The Strangers: Chapter 2" (2025), and "The Strangers: Chapter 3" (2025): She is set to appear as Shelly in this upcoming horror film trilogy.

Beyond horror, Horvath gained widespread recognition for her role as Eärien, the sister of Isildur, in the Amazon Prime fantasy television series "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" (2022-present). Although her character is not directly from J.R.R. Tolkien's books, Horvath embraced the opportunity to learn more about the world of Tolkien and engage with fans.

Her other notable credits include the television mini-series "Don't Look Deeper" (2020) and the film "Who Are You People" (2023).

Ema Horvath's career demonstrates a compelling blend of classical training and a willingness to explore diverse and challenging roles, making her a compelling presence in contemporary film and television.