Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton was born on 9 January 1956 and is an English actress.
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.
Her other stage appearances include The Beggar’s Opera, The Wizard of Oz, Uncle Vanya, Guys and Dolls, Entertaining Mr Sloane, and Good People. She has been nominated for 13 Olivier Awards.
On film, Staunton’s roles in the 1990s include Antonia and Jane, Peter’s Friends, Much Ado About Nothing, Sense and Sensibility, and Shakespeare in Love.
She received the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for playing the title role of Vera Drake. She gained a wider audience for her role as Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter films The Order of the Phoenix and The Deathly Hallows – Part 1.
She also appeared in the films Nanny McPhee, Another Year, Pride, Finding Your Feet, and Downton Abbey, and provided voice roles for Chicken Run, Arthur Christmas, and Paddington.
She portrays Queen Elizabeth II in the final two seasons of The Crown, gaining nominations for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
Imelda Staunton Movies and TV Shows
On television, Staunton starred in the sitcoms Up the Garden Path and Is it Legal? Her performance in My Family and Other Animals earned her a nomination for the International Emmy Award for Best Actress, while her roles in Return to Cranford and The Girl earned her BAFTA TV Award nominations for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. For the latter, she was also nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. She portrays Queen Elizabeth II in the final two seasons of The Crown, gaining nominations for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.
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Imelda Staunton Jim Carter
The couple wed in 1983, a year after meeting, and have been the picture of marital bliss during their 37-year union. The couple even recently spoke about their marriage during the lockdown and admitted that they’re averse to technology despite its use in keeping communication.
Imelda Staunton Alma mater
Imelda Staunton trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
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