Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2002
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Dame Margaret Natalie Smith [2] [3] CH DBE (born 28 December 1934) is an English actress. Known for her wit in comedic roles, she has had an extensive career on stage and screen over seven decades and is one of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actresses. [4]
Maggie Smith's career began at the Oxford Playhouse in the 1950s. She made her film debut in 1956 as one of the party guests in Child in the House (1956). She has since performed in over sixty films and television series with some of the most prominent actors and actresses in the world.
From her early days performing at the Oxford Playhouse in 1952 to making her professional debut on Broadway in New Faces of '56, young Maggie Smith was already laying the groundwork for an extraordinary career.
Oct 24, 2023 · Leading roles in Shakespeare productions followed – including as Desdemona in Othello, a role that earned her an Oscar nod when she reprised it for the film adaptation. Rediscover vintage photographs of Smith as a young actress, long before Harry Potter and The Lady in the Van.
May 18, 2024 · Some of the films you’ve likely seen her shine in over the years include A Room With a View (1985), Hook (1991), Sister Act (1992), The Secret Garden (1993), The First Wives Club (1996) and many more. Here, take a look back at Smith’s early days as a young actress!
Nov 17, 2016 · Whether you know her as Professor McGonagall from the Harry Potter films, as Violet Crawley from Downton Abbey, or as Miss Shepherd from The Lady in the Van - Dame Maggie is one fabulously amazing actress. To honor her, Bored Panda has put together a list of throwback photos of her.
Dame Maggie Smith is an English actress who has worked in theatre, television, and film. Smith made her professional theatre debut in 1956 playing Viola in William Shakespeare 's Twelfth Night at the Oxford Playhouse. She made her Broadway debut in musical revue New Faces of 1956 (1956).
Dec 28, 2021 · In honor of her birthday, see 20 vintage photographs of the much-loved Maggie Smith from her days as a radiant rising star, below.
To honor her, we’ve collected some fabulous photos of young Maggie Smith from her life and career. #1 Maggie Smith at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards, London, UK, 29th January 1963.
One of the world's most famous and distinguished actresses, Dame Maggie Smith was born Margaret Natalie Smith in Essex. Her Scottish mother, Margaret (Hutton), worked as a secretary, and her English father, Nathaniel Smith, was a teacher at Oxford University.
