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- Birth name: Judith Olivia Dench
- Born: December 9, 1934
- Birthplace: North Yorkshire, England
- Brother Jeffrey Dench is an actor
- Featured as a wax figure a Madame TussaudsMadame Tussauds : Judi Dench Wax Figure
- Notable role: "M" in the James Bond films
- Was married to Michael Williams who died in 2001 from lung cancer
- Child: Tara Cressida Williams
- 2006: Became president of Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London
- President of the Questors Theatre
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Celebrated British actress Dame Judi Dench has played James Bond's boss, "M" since 1995. Dench continues her role in the 2008 film, Quantum of Solace, which stars Daniel Craig as 007.Daily Mail: Dame Judi Dench Flaunts Crystal 007 Tattoo (October 30, 2008)
Dench suffered an ankle injury on March 19, 2009, after falling while she was leaving the London theater where she is performing in the play Madame De Sade. Her rep reports that she intends to return to performing next week.PerezHilton: Another Hollywood Star Injured! (March 20, 2009)
Career
Dench began her career on the stage in 1957 with the prestigious Old Vic Company, and in 1961 joined the Royal Shakespeare Company. Her film debut was The Third Secret, in 1964. Subsequent film credits include Mrs. Brown, Chocolat and Shakespeare in Love.Honors and Awards
- 1988: Honored as Dame Commander of the British Empire, which carries a rank of knighthood
- Nine BAFTA
- Six Laurence Oliver awardsMadame Tussauds : Judi Dench Wax Figure
- Two Screen Actors Guild awardsMadame Tussauds : Judi Dench Wax Figure
- Two Golden GlobesMadame Tussauds : Judi Dench Wax Figure
- One Academy AwardMadame Tussauds : Judi Dench Wax Figure
- One TonyMadame Tussauds : Judi Dench Wax Figure
Dench as "M"
One of Dench's more visible modern roles has been "M," James Bond's superior, in the popular series of spy films. Dench first appeared as M in the 1995 Bond film Goldeneye, opposite Pierce Brosnan as the infamous secret agent. Dench is the first female to portray the shadowy MI6 officer. The role was originally played by Bernard Lee in the first 11 Bond films; he was replaced in 1983's Octopussy' by Robert Brown.-
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Judi Dench Questions
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Judi Dench Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- December 9, 1934: Born
- 1995: GoldenEye
- 1996: Hamlet
- 1997: Mrs Brown
- 1997: Tomorrow Never Dies
- 1998: Shakespeare in Love
- 1999: The World Is Not Enough
- 2000: Chocolat
- 2002: Die Another Day
- 1992-2005: "As Time Goes By"
- 2006: Casino Royale
- 2006: Notes on a Scandal
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"Goldeneye." Terrible Bond movie, but Judi Dench is the best M. Period. Ever.
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@nicopolitan re: Dame Judi Dench - I know, right?
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@EvieStewart that's DAME Judi Dench to you, missy! heh
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How awesome to B in the presence of of greatness - Judi Dench was wearing white pants, light gray cardi with matching hair. Cool sighting.
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Got an unexpected meeting w/ a director (can't say, don't want to jinx it) at the 4 Seasons and saw Judi Dench in the lobby - Wow!
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