Born on December 28, 1934, in Ilford, Essex, England, she is a distinguished British actress with a career spanning over six decades. She began her stage career in the 1950s, eventually becoming a prominent figure at the National Theatre. Her film breakthrough came with "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" (1969), earning her an Academy Award. Known for her roles in "The Secret Garden," "Gosford Park," and as Professor McGonagall in the "Harry Potter" series, she is celebrated for her versatility and wit.
HOOK
Hook is a 1991 fantasy adventure film that reimagines the classic tale of Peter Pan. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film stars Robin Williams as...
GOSFORD PARK
Gosford Park is a 2001 British mystery drama film directed by Robert Altman. The story follows a group of wealthy Britons and their servants as they...
A ROOM WITH A VIEW
A Room with a View is a 1985 British romance film based on the novel of the same name by E.M. Forster. The film follows a young English woman named...
MY OLD LADY
My Old Lady is a drama film released in 2014. The story revolves around a man who inherits an apartment in Paris, only to discover that it is...
SISTER ACT
Sister Act is a comedy film about a lounge singer named Deloris Van Cartier who is placed in a convent's witness protection program after witnessing a...
THE MISSIONARY
The Missionary is a British comedy film that tells the story of a young missionary who faces various challenges while trying to spread the word of God...
DOWNTON ABBEY
Downton Abbey (2019) reunites the Crawley family and their staff when a royal visit from King George V and Queen Mary descends on Downton. The...
THE LADY IN THE VAN
The Lady in the Van is a British biographical comedy-drama film based on the memoir of the same name by Alan Bennett. The film tells the true story of...
THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL
A group of British retirees decide to spend their twilight years in a newly renovated hotel in India, only to find that the luxurious accommodations...
THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a 2015 comedy-drama film directed by John Madden. It is a sequel to the 2011 film The Best Exotic Marigold...