Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith

  • Born: 1934-12-28
  • Birthplace: Ilford, Essex, England, United Kingdom
  • Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
  • Profession: actor
  • Nationality: U.K
  • Graduate School: Oxford Middle School
  • Representative Works: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Neil Simon's California Suite, Harry Potter, Downton Abbey
    • Margaret Natalie Smith, born on December 28, 1934 in Ilford, Essex, England, graduated from Oxford High School and is a British actress.
    In 1956, she briefly appeared on the screen for the first time, starring in the film " Child in the House ". [1]  In 1965, Smith and Laurence Olivier brought Shakespeare's famous play " Othello " to the screen, playing Demona, making her nominated for best supporting actress at the 38th Academy Awards in 1966. [2]  Four years later, in the feature film " The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie " directed by the British director Ronald Nim, she portrayed the female teacher's personality delicately and touchingly, and she deservedly won the 23rd British Film Academy Best Actress Award and the 42nd Oscar Queen's crown. [3-4] 
    In 1978, she won the 36th Golden Globe Award for Best Actress and the 51st Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her outstanding performance in " Neil Simon's California Suite ". [5-6] 
    In 1986, Smith starred in the romantic comedy " A Room with a View ", which was nominated for 8 Oscars. He won the best actress at the 40th British Academy of Film and the best supporting actress at the 44th Golden Globe Awards. Nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 59th Oscar Awards. [4] [6-7]   
    In 2001, he was nominated for the 6th Oscar for his outstanding performance of the eccentric countess in the feature film " Gosford Park " [8]  ; from the same year, Margaret Natalie Smith played Minerva McGonagall in the " Harry Potter " series of films . Since 2010, she has played the Countess in the British drama " Downton Abbey "; in 2016, she won the "Downton Abbey"Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. [9] 
    In 1970, Maggie Smith was awarded the highest ranking Sir Bath by the British Royal Family. In 1990, she was awarded the Senior Lady of the British Empire by the British Royal Family. In 1994, he was selected into the World Film Celebrity Memorial Hall. In 1996, he won the 49nd British Academy Film Awards Lifetime Achievement Award . [1] [4] [10]     

    Early Experience

    On December 28, 1934, Margaret Natalie Smith was born in Essex, England. Father is a professor of pathology at Oxford University. Maggie has a passion for acting since she was a child. She received enlightenment performance training in Oxford Kindergarten, and then received professional acting training at Oxford Drama School   .

    Performing Experience

    In 1952, she joined the Oxford University Drama Association and starred in her first stage play "The Twelfth Night", thus entering the entertainment industry. The play was adapted from the play of the same name by the British dramatist William Shakespeare . She played the role of chasing herself persistently. Viola, the heroine of love. In June 1956, he played 12 roles in his first Broadway musical "The New Faces of 1956"; in August, his first film " Child in the House " came out in the UK   .
    In August 1957, the musical "Share My Lettuce" was premiered at the Hammersmith Theatre in London, with Michael Kenneth Williams in a rivalry; in September, the play moved to London's West End Harold Pinter Theatre to continue its performance. , This also became the first western stage drama she participated in   . In December 1958, the crime film "Gentle Country" starring George Nader was released in the UK   . She played the role of Bridget Howard, the niece of the police chief who helped the crooks escape, and was nominated for the 12th British Academy of Film. Award the most promising film newcomer   .
    In 1965, Margaret Natalie Smith and Laurence Olivier brought Shakespeare's famous play " Othello " to the screen. She played the beautiful Demona in the film   . The film also earned her the first Oscars nomination for best supporting actress   .
    In 1969, Maggie starred in the feature film "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" directed by British director Ronald Nim   , and won the 42nd Oscars Best Actress Award and the 23rd British Film Academy for this film Award for best actress   .
    In 1970, Margaret Natalie Smith was awarded the highest ranking Sir Bath by the British Royal Family. 
    In 1972, he was nominated again for Best Actress in the 45th Academy Awards in 1973 with the film "Traveling with My Aunt"   . In 1978, Maggie starred in "Neil Simon's California Suite" and won the 36th Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress and the 51st Oscars Best Supporting Actress for her outstanding performance .   
    In 1986, Maggie starred in the romantic comedy " A Room with a View ", which won 8 nominations from Oscars . She also won the 40th British Film Academy Awards for Best Actress and the 44th American Film Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actress in one fell swoop , and was nominated for the 59th Oscars Best Supporting Actress .   
    In 1990, she was awarded the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor , and she was knighted   . In the same year, with the comedy "Lettice and Lovage" (Lettice and Lovage) won the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre for Best Actress in a Drama.
    In 1992, Maggie starred in the movie " Sister Act ", which further established Maggie's position in the international film scene   .
    In 1994, Margaret Natalie Smith was selected into the World Film Celebrity Memorial. In 1999, Maggie participated in the war comedy " Tea with Mussolini " and won the 53rd British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards for Best Supporting Actress   .
    In 2001, Maggie participated in the filming of the comedy drama " Gosford Park ", which also earned her the sixth Oscars nomination   . In the same year, Maggie began to play the role of Professor Minerva McGonagall in the " Harry Potter " series .
    In 2007, Maggie was diagnosed with breast cancer, but she still endured the pain of chemotherapy, wearing a headgear and insisting on filming " Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ", and finally recovered   .
    In 2010, Maggie joined " Downton Abbey " and played the old lady of the earl in the play. In 2014, Maggie was awarded the Order of the Companions of Honor (The Order of the Companions of Honor) by Queen Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor of England   .
    In 2016, Maggie won the Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for "Downton Abbey". This is the fourth time she has won the award   . She has also been nominated for the award nine times before .
    On December 22, 2021, Margaret Natalie Smith's movie "Downton Abbey2" was released. 
    It was reported on August 26, 2021 that the movie version of "Downton Abbey 2" released a new poster, and officially named "Downton Abbey: New Era", the film is scheduled to be released in North America on March 18, 2022. 

    Personal Life

    Margaret Natalie Smith has been married twice, with actor Sir Robert Stephens and playwright Beverley Cross . Both sons have also worked as actors   .

    Character Evaluation

    Margaret Natalie Smith is a gem in the British performance industry, with a profound skill in controlling the stage and film and television business at the same time. She has a wide range of dramas and superb acting skills. She is especially known for her roles in comedy and drama, and is known as one of the "Great Britain's Most Outstanding Actresses".  
    Her performance is cold and humorous, and her emotional power is hidden in her smile  
    Margaret Natalie Smith, an old lady who is alive and well, is always in the focus of light and shadow. Whether she plays the protagonist or the supporting role, she can bring us the enjoyment of art and an attitude of being in the world. ( ) 
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