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Jan 9, 2024 · That’s why Bridie, Staunton’s mother, decided to send her daughter to a private Catholic school, to give her the education she couldn’t afford. It was there that the young Staunton discovered acting: “It was my elocution and drama teacher at school who told me I had to audition for drama school. She convinced Mum I had to be an actress.
Imelda Staunton. Actress: Vera Drake. Imelda Staunton is an English actress and singer from Archway, London. Her ancestry is primarily Irish. She has worked extensively in theater, and has won 4 Laurence Olivier Awards; 3 for leading roles and one for a supporting role. Her best known role in films has been the recurring villain Dolores Umbridge in the fantasy films "Harry Potter and the Order ...
May 15, 2005 · Imelda Staunton was born in Archway, London, in 1956. Her mother Bridie was a hairdresser, and the family lived over her shop, whilst Imelda's father worked on the roads.
Aug 16, 2021 · "If they were alive today both Bridie and Joe Staunton would be immensely proud of what Imelda has achieved," one said. Bridie became a hairdresser in London while Joe was a labourer. In a recent interview, Imelda, an only child, born in 1956, recalled that every year during her childhood her parents travelled home to Mayo to see old friends.
Nov 17, 2023 · Imelda Staunton family, rooted in Irish heritage, shaped her early years in Archway, North London. She has always credited her parents, Bridie and Joseph Staunton, for nurturing her passion for acting. Her parents encouraged her desire to pursue acting and instilled a love of the arts. Imelda was raised with a strong emphasis on hard work ...
Jul 27, 2023 · Imelda Staunton - Biography ... Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton was born 9 January 1956, ... She was the only child of her mother Bridie who worked as a hairdresser and her labourer ...
Feb 26, 2018 · Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton was born in Archway, London in 1956 to hairdresser Bridie and road-worker Joseph, both from Mayo in Ireland, and performance was in her blood.
