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- Judi Dench. To this day, there's one British actress who stands at the head of all great British actresses: Dame Judi Dench. Her body of work has made such a huge impact on the film industry and influenced so many actresses who followed after her.
- Kate Winslet. Kate Winslet is known as an actress who paved the way for greater portrayals of headstrong women. When you look at her filmography, you can't help but be impressed by how she navigated the movie industry across so many genres to numerous successes.
- Elizabeth Taylor. The Golden Age of Hollywood was filled with iconic stars and talent that defined all the movies to come. One of those great actresses was Dame Elizabeth Taylor, whose acting ability, natural beauty, unabashed glamour, and physical features made her an instant icon.
- Emma Thompson. Dame Emma Thompson is one of the main thespians who come to mind when thinking of actors from Britain. She got her start in the romantic comedy The Tall Guy as a quirky nurse named Kate who falls in love with Jeff Goldblum's tall guy character.
- Maggie Smith. Ilford, Essex, England. 1,405 votes. Maggie Smith is an iconic figure in the world of acting. With her sharp wit and impeccable timing, she has brought to life unforgettable characters such as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter series and Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey.
- Judi Dench. Heworth, United Kingdom. 1,219 votes. Judi Dench is renowned for her powerful performances on stage and screen. Her extensive career includes roles such as M in the James Bond franchise and Queen Victoria in Mrs. Brown, showcasing her incredible range as an actress.
- Julie Andrews. Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England. 1,137 votes. Julie Andrews is a beloved actress and singer, best known for her iconic roles in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.
- Helen Mirren. Chiswick, London, England. 1,211 votes. Helen Mirren, a distinguished actress, has captivated audiences with her strong, intelligent, and sensual characters.
- Kate Beckinsale. Best for: Leather-clad supernatural slinkiness. No one saw it coming when that nice Kate Beckinsale switched from polite roles in period dramas to the leather-clad vampire heroine of action-horror smash ‘Underworld’.
- Judi Dench. Best for: Taking charge – in a nice way. She’s played the Queen of England and the head of MI6 – but Judi Dench’s most memorable, self-revealing role might be as the downtrodden but still optimistic Catholic mother searching for her stolen child in devastating comedy-drama ‘Philomena’.
- Keira Knightley. Best for: Aristocratic enthusiasm – with an edge. No one expected Keira Knightley to last this long – or get this good. Early roles in the likes of ‘Bend it Like Beckham’ and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ required her to do little more than run about and grin, but she’s steadily matured into an actor of real force and intensity.
- Miranda Richardson. Best for: Chillingly convincing psychodrama. Her bold, sensual performance as doomed murderess Ruth Ellis in ‘Dance With a Stranger’ announced Miranda Richardson’s arrival as a star talent, but if you want to catch her most powerful, unsettling performance, track down David Cronenberg’s underrated London-set mental illness drama ‘Spider’.
Penelope Wilton was born on 3 June 1946 in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011), Shaun of the Dead (2004) and Match Point (2005). She was previously married to Ian Holm and Daniel Massey. Penelope Wilton is a very versatile and talented actress.
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The best British film actresses of all time. Julie Andrews: hasn’t made a decent film for decades. But by virtue of starring in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music has got to be included in the top ten. Helena Bonham Carter: she carried all.
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