The kids of Maggie Smith, one of the most famous actresses in the world, said she had died at the age of 89. The famous actress had an amazing career that lasted 70 years and was full of unforgettable parts that showed off her huge talent and had a lasting effect on the movie world.
Maggie Natalie Smith was born in Ilford, East London, in December 1934. Her mother was a school secretary, and her father was a doctor. As a child, she grew up with her bigger brothers.
An amazing career that will live on through awards: Her family moved to Oxford when she was four years old because her father got a job as a teacher there. Smith later quit school to follow her dream of becoming an actress. When she was only 17, she made her stage appearance in Twelfth Night. After that, she had parts in Cinderella, Rookery Nook, and The Government Inspector. She became better known in the theater world after getting a part in the 1957 musical comedy Share My Lettuce.
She often did shows at the Old Vic Theatre, where she played the lead in shows like “The Rehearsal” and “Mary, Mary.” Olivier, who was a famous actor, saw how talented she was and asked her to join his National Theatre Company.
Smith’s first movie role was in Nowhere to Go in 1958. But it was her Oscar-winning performance in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie 11 years later that made her a worldwide star. For her supporting part in California Suite, she won a second Academy Award. For her work in the Broadway play Private Lives, she won a Tony Award. For her parts in A Room with a View and Gosford Park, she was also up for an Academy Award.
Smith was thought to be one of Britain’s best actors, along with Dame Judi Dench. She was often compared to Meryl Streep.
An iconic part in Harry Potter: Thirteen years ago, Smith played the beloved Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter series. As the strict but kind Transfiguration teacher, she enchanted fans all over the world. She was also in a lot of well-known musicals, like Sister Act, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and Quartet. She won three Emmys for her part in the TV show Downton Abbey.
Smith was married twice over the course of her life and her fight with breast cancer. In 1967, she married actor Robert Stephens for the first time. They had two boys together, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens. It was seven years in her first marriage. She got married to the writer Beverley Cross in 1975. Cross died in 1998.
Smith fought breast cancer in 2007 and fully recovered after surgery. Queen Elizabeth II gave her the title of Dame in 1990 for her work in the arts, which was due to her merit.
Goodbye, beautiful Maggie Smith! Your impact will last a long time.
