Emma Walton Hamilton

Emma Walton Hamilton is a British-American children's book author, theatrical director, and actress. She is best known for co-founding the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, New York.

Fiction Writer | Movie Actress | Producer

November 27, 1962

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Emma Walton Hamilton, born on November 27, 1962, in London, England, is a British-American children’s book author, theatrical director, and actress. She is well-known for her collaborations with her mother, Julie Andrews, with whom she has co-authored over 30 books, including “The Very Fairy Princess” series and “Dumpy the Dump Truck.” As a noted literacy expert, Hamilton has written several books on the subject and has taught writing and literature at universities. She has also served as the Director of the Southampton Children’s Literature Conference and is a frequent speaker at conferences.

In 1991, Hamilton co-founded the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, New York. Besides her literary work, she has had a career in film and television, with notable appearances in “Micki + Maude” and “That’s Life!” She also created the children’s Netflix series “Julie’s Greenroom.”

As a certified NAUI scuba diving instructor, Hamilton has authored children’s books centered around marine life. She is an advocate for marine conservation and has served on the Advisory Board of the World Oceans Day organization.