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Also Known As Margaret Natalie Smith • Dame Margaret Natalie Smith
Born December 28, 1934 • England
Died September 27, 2024 (aged 89) • LondonLondonEngland
Awards And Honors Emmy Award (2016)Emmy Award (2011)Emmy Award (2003)Academy Award (1979)Academy Award (1970) • Academy Award (1979): Actress in a Supporting Role • Academy Award (1970): Actress in a Leading Role • Emmy Award (2016): Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (2012): Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (2011): Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie • Emmy Award (2003): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie • Golden Globe Award (2013): Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (1987): Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1979): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Tony Award (1990): Best Actress in a Play
Subjects Of Study “Nothing Like a Dame”
Married To Beverley Cross (1975–1998 [his death]) • Robert Stephens (1967–1975)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Downton Abbey" (2019) • "Sherlock Gnomes" (2018) • "Downton Abbey" (2010–2015) • "The Lady in the Van" (2015) • "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" (2015) • "My Old Lady" (2014) • "Quartet" (2012) • "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" (2011) • "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" (2011) • "Gnomeo & Juliet" (2011) • "Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang" (2010) • "From Time to Time" (2009) • "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" (2009) • "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (2007) • "Becoming Jane" (2007) • "Keeping Mum" (2005) • "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (2005) • "Ladies in Lavender" (2004) • "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" (2004) • "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (2002) • "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" (2002) • "Gosford Park" (2001) • "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (2001) • "David Copperfield" (1999) • "The Last September" (1999) • "Tea with Mussolini" (1999) • "Curtain Call" (1998) • "Washington Square" (1997) • "The First Wives Club" (1996) • "Richard III" (1995) • "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit" (1993) • "The Secret Garden" (1993) • "Great Performances" (1993) • "Sister Act" (1992) • "Screen Two" (1992) • "Hook" (1991) • "Romeo.Juliet" (1990) • "Talking Heads" (1988) • "The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne" (1987) • "A Room with a View" (1985) • "A Private Function" (1984) • "Lily in Love" (1984) • "All for Love" (1983) • "Better Late Than Never" (1983) • "The Missionary" (1982) • "Evil Under the Sun" (1982) • "Clash of the Titans" (1981) • "Quartet" (1981) • "California Suite" (1978) • "Death on the Nile" (1978) • "Murder by Death" (1976) • "Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing" (1973) • "Travels with My Aunt" (1972) • "BBC Play of the Month" (1968–1972) • "Oh! What a Lovely War" (1969) • "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" (1969) • "Hot Millions" (1968) • "ITV Playhouse" (1968) • "The Honey Pot" (1967) • "ITV Play of the Week" (1957–1966) • "Othello" (1965) • "Young Cassidy" (1965) • "The Pumpkin Eater" (1964) • "The V.I.P.s" (1963) • "Go to Blazes" (1962) • "Armchair Theatre" (1958–1960) • "ITV Television Playhouse" (1959) • "Nowhere to Go" (1958) • "On Stage - London" (1957) • "Kraft Television Theatre" (1957) • "The Adventures of Aggie" (1956) • "Lilli Palmer Theatre" (1956) • "BBC Sunday-Night Theatre" (1955)

Top Questions

Where was Maggie Smith born?
Maggie Smith was born in Ilford, Essex, England, United Kingdom.
When was Maggie Smith born?
Maggie Smith was born on December 28, 1934.
Is Maggie Smith married?
Beverley Cross (1975–1998 [his death]), Robert Stephens (1967–1975)

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