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Dame Margaret Natalie Smith 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.
Jun 29, 2020 · Maggie Smith was born Margaret Natalie Smith in Ilford, Essex, England, to Margaret (Hutton) and Nathaniel Smith. When she was 4 years old, her family moved to Oxford, where her father...
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Feb 15, 2024 · From her Oscar-winning performances in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and California Suite, to her iconic roles as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter films and the Dowager Countess in Downton Abbey, she has proven herself to be a master of comedy and drama, as well as a national treasure.
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.
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Sep 24, 2019 · Margaret Hutton-Smith (mother) Year of Birth: 1896. Year of Death: 1977 (age 81) Keeping Scottish roots, Margaret was a secretary. She met her future husband Nathaniel on a train from Glasgow to London. After getting married, they became parents of three children. By the way, Margaret didn’t want Maggie to become an actress.
Sep 29, 2023 · Maggie Smith’s mother, Margaret Hutton-Smith, was a woman of remarkable strength and character. Born into a world marked by the challenges of the early 20th century, she navigated life’s twists and turns with resilience.