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Dame Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton DBE (born 9 January 1956) 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 "Chicken Run". IMDb provides her detailed biography, filmography, awards, trivia, photos and videos.
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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.
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Imelda Staunton, our new Queen Elizabeth, has a message from the set of The Crown. Season 5, coming November 2022.SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/29qBUt7About Netfl...
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- She's married to a familiar MASTERPIECE face. Staunton has been married to Downton Abbey‘s very own Mr. Carson, Jim Carter, since 1983, after the two appeared together in a production of Guys and Dolls at London’s National Theatre the year before.
- She's no stranger to MASTERPIECE. Staunton played Miss Pole in Cranford and Return to Cranford, alongside other MASTERPIECE stars such as her husband Jim Carter, Judi Dench, Flesh and Blood co-stars Claudie Blakley and Francesca Annis, and World on Fire (and future The Crown) star Lesley Manville, among others.
- Acting is a family affair. Not only are Staunton (Cranford) and Carter (Downton Abbey) actors — the couple’s daughter Bessie Carter is, too! Bessie most recently starred in Beecham House as Violet (alongside her father’s Downton Abbey co-star, Lesley Nicol) and as Evie Wilcox in Howards End.
- Her talents stretch far beyond the screen. Fans may best know her for any of her biggest roles, from the nightmarish Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter or as Miss Pole in Cranford, but she’s not just a film and television star.
Dec 2, 2023 · Imelda Staunton is the third actress to play Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown. From the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II to the aftermath of the death of Princess Diana,...
Imelda Staunton is an English actress and singer who has won four Olivier Awards and a BAFTA Award. She is known for her roles in Vera Drake, Harry Potter, The Crown, and many other films and TV shows.
