Maggie Smith

Born:28. desember 1934

Place of Birth:Ilford, Essex, England, UK

Died:27. september 2024

Known For:Acting

Biography

Dame Maggie Smith, born Dame Margaret Natalie Smith, was a legendary British actress whose career spanned over seven decades, making her one of the most iconic and prolific figures in the entertainment industry. With her sharp wit and impeccable talent, she captivated audiences on both stage and screen, earning a multitude of prestigious awards throughout her illustrious career.

Starting her journey as a young student at the Oxford Playhouse in 1952, Smith quickly rose to prominence, showcasing her acting prowess in various productions. She later made her mark on Broadway, garnering critical acclaim for her performances in plays such as Noël Coward's "Private Lives" and Tom Stoppard's "Night and Day," ultimately winning a Tony Award for her role in "Lettice and Lovage."

Renowned for her versatility, Smith displayed her range as an actress through a wide array of roles, from her Oscar-winning performances in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" and "California Suite" to her memorable portrayal of Professor Minerva McGonagall in the beloved Harry Potter film series. Her filmography also includes standout appearances in classics like "Death on the Nile," "Hook," and "A Room with a View."

However, it was perhaps her role as the formidable Violet Crawley in the acclaimed series "Downton Abbey" that introduced Smith to a new generation of fans and solidified her status as a cultural icon. Her portrayal of the Dowager Countess earned her multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and further cemented her legacy as one of the greatest actresses of her time.

Beyond her numerous accolades, Smith was also recognized for her contributions to the arts with prestigious honors such as the British Film Institute Fellowship, the BAFTA Fellowship, and a special award from the Society of London Theatre. In 1990, she was bestowed the title of Dame by Queen Elizabeth II, a fitting tribute to her exceptional talent and dedication to her craft.

Dame Maggie Smith's unparalleled talent, grace, and charisma endeared her to audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry that will be cherished for generations to come. Her legacy as a trailblazing actress and cultural icon will continue to inspire aspiring performers and captivate viewers for years to come.

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Minerva McGonagall

2001

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Minerva McGonagall

2004

Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turning back time. But the term also brings danger: soul-sucking Dementors hover over the school, an ally of the accursed He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named lurks within the castle walls, and fearsome wizard Sirius Black escapes Azkaban. And Harry will confront them all.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Minerva McGonagall

2002

Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione’s magical abilities and courage.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Minerva McGonagall

2005

When Harry Potter's name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, he becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools—the Triwizard Tournament. But since Harry never submitted his name for the Tournament, who did? Now Harry must confront a deadly dragon, fierce water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in the cruel grasp of He Who Must Not Be Named.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Minerva McGonagall

2007

Returning for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts, Harry is stunned to find that his warnings about the return of Lord Voldemort have been ignored. Left with no choice, Harry takes matters into his own hands, training a small group of students to defend themselves against the dark arts.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Minerva McGonagall

2009

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemorts defenses and to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Minerva McGonagall

2011

Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.

Hook

Granny Wendy

1991

The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy in London, the vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland.

Sister Act

Mother Superior

1992

A Reno singer witnesses a mob murder and the cops stash her in a nunnery to protect her from the mob's hitmen. The mother superior does not trust her, and takes steps to limit her influence on the other nuns. Eventually the singer rescues the failing choir and begins helping with community projects, which gets her an interview on TV—and identification by the mob.

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

Mother Superior

1993

Deloris Van Cartier is again asked to don the nun's habit to help a run-down Catholic school, presided over by Mother Superior. And if trying to reach out to a class full of uninterested students wasn't bad enough, the sisters discover that the school is due to be closed by the unscrupulous chief of a local authority.

Downton Abbey

Violet Crawley

2019

The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance.

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

Agatha Rose Doherty

2010

Nanny McPhee appears at the door of a harried young mother who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war. But once she’s arrived, Nanny discovers that the children are fighting a war of their own against two spoiled city cousins who have just moved in. Relying on everything from a flying motorcycle and a statue that comes to life to a tree-climbing piglet and a baby elephant, Nanny uses her magic to teach her mischievous charges five new lessons.

Downton Abbey: A New Era

Violet Crawley

2022

The Crawley family goes on a grand journey to the south of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess's newly inherited villa. Meanwhile, a Hollywood director seeks to film his latest production at Downton.

Gnomeo & Juliet

Lady Bluebury (voice)

2011

A version of Shakespeare's play, set in the world of warring indoor and outdoor gnomes. Garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness?

The First Wives Club

Gunilla Garson Goldberg

1996

After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three mid-life Manhattanites have been dumped for a newer, curvier model. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts - in the wallet!

Death on the Nile

Miss Bowers

1978

As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board and every elegant passenger becomes a prime suspect.

Clash of the Titans

Thetis

1981

To win the right to marry his love, the beautiful princess Andromeda, and fulfil his destiny, half-God-half-mortal Perseus must complete various tasks including taming Pegasus, capturing Medusa's head and battling the feared Kraken.

Gosford Park

Constance Trentham

2001

In 1930s England, a group of pretentious rich and famous gather together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.

Becoming Jane

Lady Gresham

2007

A biographical portrait of a pre-fame Jane Austen and her romance with a young Irishman.

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Muriel Donnelly

2015

As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy - posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals - Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Muriel Donnelly

2012

British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways as the residents find new purpose in their old age.

A Boy Called Christmas

Aunt Ruth

2021

An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible…

Evil Under the Sun

Daphne Castle

1982

An opulent beach resort provides a scenic background to this amusing whodunit as Poirot attempts to uncover the nefarious evildoer behind the strangling of a notorious stage star.

The Secret Garden

Mrs. Medlock

1993

A young British girl born and reared in India loses her neglectful parents in an earthquake. She is returned to England to live at her uncle's castle. Her uncle is very distant due to the loss of his wife ten years before. Neglected once again, she begins exploring the estate and discovers a garden that has been locked and forgotten. Aided by one of the servants' boys, she begins restoring the garden, and eventually discovers some other secrets of the manor.

Murder by Death

Dora Charleston

1976

Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are a blind butler, a deaf-mute maid, screams, spinning rooms, secret passages, false identities and more plot turns and twists than are decently allowed.

Sherlock Gnomes

Lady Bluebury (voice)

2018

Garden gnomes Gnomeo & Juliet recruit renown detective Sherlock Gnomes to investigate the mysterious disappearance of other garden ornaments.

Keeping Mum

Grace Hawkins

2005

A pastor preoccupied with writing the perfect sermon fails to realize that his wife is having an affair and his children are up to no good.

A Room with a View

Charlotte Bartlett

1986

When Lucy Honeychurch and chaperon Charlotte Bartlett find themselves in Florence with rooms without views, fellow guests Mr Emerson and son George step in to remedy the situation. Meeting the Emersons could change Lucy's life forever but, once back in England, how will her experiences in Tuscany affect her marriage plans?

Richard III

Duchess of York

1995

A murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III descend into madness. Though the setting is transposed to the 1930s, England is torn by civil war, split between the rivaling houses of York and Lancaster. Richard aspires to a fascist dictatorship, but must first remove the obstacles to his ascension—among them his brother, his nephews and his brother's wife. When the Duke of Buckingham deserts him, Richard's plans are compromised.

California Suite

Diana Barrie

1978

The misadventures of four groups of guests at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Tea with Mussolini

Lady Hester Random

1999

In 1930s fascist Italy, adolescent Luca just lost his mother. His father, a callous businessman, sends him to be taken care of by British expatriate Mary Wallace. Mary and her cultured friends - including artist Arabella, young widow Elsa, and archaeologist Georgie - keep a watchful eye over the boy. But the women's cultivated lives take a dramatic turn when Allied forces declare war on Mussolini.