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Emily James(I)

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Emily James
A devout detective's faith is tested as he investigates a brutal murder seemingly connected to an esteemed Utah family's spiral into LDS fundamentalism and their distrust in the government.
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Emily James is a Canadian actress recognized for her portrayal as Sam Worthington's daughter in the FX series Under the Banner of Heaven, alongside Andrew Garfield. Prior to this, Emily delivered a standout lead performance in Mia, a short film written and directed by Han Siu. Her role in Mia earned her the "Award of Excellence in Acting" at the 2015 International Film Festival of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles, highlighting her promise in independent film.

Recently, Emily starred as one of the supporting leads in the upcoming thriller Out of the Woods and made her horror debut in Shadow of God. As an emerging talent, Emily is steadily establishing her presence in both television and film, showcasing her versatility across multiple genres.
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    Under the Banner of Heaven (2022)
    Under the Banner of Heaven
    7.5
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    • Ron Lafferty Girl 1
    Mia
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    • Mia(as Emily O'Donoghue)
    • 2015

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    • There's No Way Out (2025)
      There's No Way Out
      6.0
      TV Movie
      • Juniper
      • 2025
    • Shadow of God (2025)
      Shadow of God
      4.0
      • Gale
      • 2025
    • Under the Banner of Heaven (2022)
      Under the Banner of Heaven
      7.5
      TV Mini Series
      • Ron Lafferty Girl 1
      • 2022
    • Disillusioned (2018)
      Disillusioned
      8.8
      TV Movie
      • Samantha
      • 2018
    • Mia
      Short
      • Mia (as Emily O'Donoghue)
      • 2015
    • Standoff (2006)
      Standoff
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Clerk
      • 2006
    • In Pursuit of Science
      TV Movie
      • Townswoman
      • 2006
    • No Master Over Me (2005)
      No Master Over Me
      TV Movie
      • Dunmore Slave
      • 2005
    • The Industrious Tradesmen
      TV Movie
      • Wedding Guest
      • 2005
    • Trail of Whispers (1999)
      Trail of Whispers
      Video
      • Nanny
      • 1999

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      Loves anything in the water, snow-boarding, friends, family and anything to do with technology ...
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      • Em

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