Cast

Maggie Smith

1934 – 2024

Active years (films on this site)

1993–2001

Genres

DramaFamilyFantasyRomanceComedy

Schools and movements

Polish CinemaWomen DirectorsNew Hollywood

Directors worked with

Agnieszka Holland2 filmsRobert Altman1 film

Biography

Dame Margaret Natalie Smith was a British actress. Known for her wit in both comedic and dramatic roles, she had an extensive career on stage and screen spanning eight decades and was one of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actresses. She received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, four Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for six Olivier Awards. Smith was one of the few performers to earn the Triple Crown of Acting.

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Awards and honours

International

• Academy Award for Best Actress 1970
• BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role 1970
• Commander of the Order of the British Empire 1970
• Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress 1979
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy 1979
• BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role 1985
• BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role 1987
• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture 1987
• BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role 1989
• Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire 1990
• Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play 1990
• BAFTA Fellowship 1996
• BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role 2000
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie 2003
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie 2011
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series 2012
• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film 2013
• Companion of Honour 2014
• Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series 2014
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series 2016
• Critics' Circle Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts

National / local

• Society of London Theatre Special Award 2010
• Bodley Medal 2016
• Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress
• honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews

3 films on this site

1. The Secret Garden 1993 · Agnieszka Holland · IMDb 7.3 · Cast
2. Washington Square 1997 · Agnieszka Holland · IMDb 6.7 · Cast
3. Gosford Park 2001 · Robert Altman · IMDb 7.2 · Cast