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Dame Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton DBE (born 9 January 1956) [1] is an English actress and singer. After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Staunton began her career in repertory theatre in 1976 and appeared in various theatre productions in the United Kingdom.
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.
Dec 20, 2023 · Imelda Staunton was the third actress to portray Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, which is ending its six-season run.
Jun 19, 2024 · Warm, wise, and wickedly funny, Imelda Staunton replaces one crown with another this summer as queen of the West End in “Hello, Dolly!.”. She grants an audience to Olivia Marks.
3 days ago · Imelda Staunton, Vogue Acting Legend – And Now Dame – Imelda Staunton On Hard Work, Her West End Return And The Secrets To A Successful Marriage Warm, wise and wickedly funny, this summer Imelda Staunton – who this month was given a damehood in the King’s Birthday Honours List – replaces one crown with another: as queen of the West End.
Dec 18, 2023 · NPR's Scott Detrow talks with actress Imelda Staunton, who plays Queen Elizabeth II on Netflix's sweeping historical drama The Crown, which is ending its six-season run with a final batch of...
Dec 17, 2023 · NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to Imelda Staunton about the joys and challenges of portraying Queen Elizabeth II in the final season of Netflix's The Crown.