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Dame Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton DBE (born 9 January 1956) [1] is an English actress and singer. After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Staunton began her career in repertory theatre in 1976 and appeared in various theatre productions in the United Kingdom.
Imelda Staunton is an English actress and singer of Irish descent, best known for her roles in "Harry Potter", "The Crown" and "Paddington". IMDb provides her detailed biography, filmography, awards, trivia, photos and videos.
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Jun 18, 2024 · Dolly’s a departure of sorts for Staunton, an actor who has rarely opted for cosy. Whether it’s playing Edith Piaf or Joan of Arc – two of the parts on which she cut her teeth during her repertory years in her 20s – or the titular backstreet abortionist in Mike Leigh’s Vera Drake (for which she was nominated for the best actress Oscar, aged 49, in 2005) or, even, Harry Potter’s ...
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Jan 9, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of the British actress who played Elizabeth II in The Crown and Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter. Discover how she inherited her work ethic from her Irish immigrant mother and how she balances fame and family.
Dec 2, 2023 · The Crown stars Imelda Staunton and Lesley Manville tell the BBC it was a "special" experience playing the royal sisters - but a "shock" when the Queen died while they were filming the final series.
Jun 19, 2024 · Warm, wise, and wickedly funny, Imelda Staunton replaces one crown with another this summer as queen of the West End in “Hello, Dolly!.” She grants an audience to Olivia Marks.
3 days ago · Well, hello – this Dolly is a complete delight. Like Gypsy before it, Jerry Herman’s classic 1964 musical had to wait for a major London revival until Imelda Staunton, with her powerhouse ...
