Born in 1907, she was a distinguished English actress renowned for her work in theater, film, and television. Her career began on stage in the 1920s, where she quickly became a leading figure in British theater, acclaimed for her Shakespearean roles. Transitioning to film, she earned critical acclaim, winning an Academy Award for her role in "A Passage to India" (1984). Her career spanned over six decades, marked by versatility and depth, until her death in 1991.