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- Full name: Margaret Natalie Smith
- Born: December 28, 1934
- Birthplace: Ilford, Essex, England
- Divorced from Robert Stephens
- Mother of Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens
- Won 2 Academy Awards
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English actress Maggie Smith plays the role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies. She earned the Order of the British Empire in 1990, enabling her to use the title "Dame."
Smith made her film debut in 1958 with a role as Bridget Howard in Nowhere to Go. She has since been cast in hits such as Sister Act, A Room with a View, The Secret Garden and Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. She also done extensive work in the theater.
There have been rumors that she is fighting breast cancer, but the information has not yet been confirmed.
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Quotes
- "It's true I don't tolerate fools but then they don't tolerate me, so I am spiky. Maybe that's why I'm quite good at playing spiky elderly ladies."
- "The performances you have in your head are always much better than the performances on stage."
- "Ah, of course. There is no need to tell me any more, Ms. Granger. Which one of you will be dying this year?" - as Minerva McGonagall
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Maggie Smith Questions
A Kevin Smith inspired question... What does it sound like when doves cry? 8 AnswersHow can u just leave me standing? Alone in a world thats so cold? (a world thats so cold) Maybe Im just 2 demanding (maybe, maybe Im like my father) Maybe Im... read more
Who is the better director/writer Kevin Smith or Quentin Tarantino? 3 AnswersI love Tarantino films because The career of Quentin Tarantino instantly became the stuff of Hollywood legend. Of course, winning an Oscar, Golden Globe and nu... read more
Why did Mrs. Smith's change the name of their Pumpkin Custard pie to Classic Pumpkin? 1 AnswerHmmm. I'm not sure but it would sure be interesting to find out. If customer service can't answer you I'm not sure who can. Anyone? It's been a while (2002) sin... read more
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Maggie Smith Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- December 28, 1934: Born
- 1965: Othello
- 1969: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
- 1972: Travels With My Aunt
- 1978: California Suite
- 1984: A Private Function
- 1986: A Room with a View
- 1988: The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne
- 1991: Hook
- 1992: Sister Act
- 1993: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
- 1993: The Secret Garden
- 1996: First Wives Club
- 1999: Tea With Mussolini
- 1999: David Copperfield
- 2001: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- 2001: Gosford Park
- 2002: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- 2002: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
- 2004: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- 2004: Ladies in Lavender
- 2005: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- 2007: Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix
- 2007: Becoming Jane
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Maggie Smith Awards
- Academy Awards:
- 1969: Best Actress The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
- 1978: Best Supporting Actress California Suite
- British Academy Awards:
- 1969: Best Actress The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
- 1984: Best Actress A Private Function
- 1986: Best Actress A Room With A View
- 1988: Best Actress Lonely Passion Of Judith Hearne
- 1999: Best Supporting Actress Tea With Mussolini
- Golden Globe:
- 1987: Best Supporting Actress A Room With A View
- Stage
- 1984: London Evening Standard Award The Way Of The World
- 1999: Tony Award Lettice and Lovage
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Maggie Smith DVDs and Merchandise
- Amazon.com: Maggie Smith DVDs
- eBay: Maggie Smith Merchandise
- Yahoo! Shopping: Maggie Smith Movies
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@saralaurich75 Yes the original "Clash of the Titans" was cheesy; but it had a fantastic cast! I've always liked Maggie Smith.
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Elvis Costello Talks TV Show, Family Singer and songwriter Elvis Costello spoke to Harry Smith and Maggie... http://bit.ly/1fgGtR #tv
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@FatManonaBike I like California, but to live there. Used to take my own tea with me like Dame Maggie Smith, still tasted funny.
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maggie smith is such a dame.
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Watched some of "Maggie Smith at the BBC". She really is awesome.
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