Dame Maggie Smith was one of Britain’s most celebrated and versatile actresses. In her career spanning over decades, she has appeared in over 60 films and more than 70 stage productions.
Maggie Smith Age
Maggie Smith died at the age of 89.
Maggie Smith Biography
| Full Name | Dame Margaret Natalie Smith CH DBE |
| Date of Birth | 28 December 1934 |
| Date of Death | 27 September 2024 |
| Birth Place | Ilford, United Kingdom |
| Height | 5 feet 5 inches (1.65m) |
| Weight | Not known |
| Education | Oxford High School Studied acting at Oxford Playhouse School |
| Profession | Actress |
| Marital Status | Married to late actor Beverley Cross |
| Social Media | N/A |
Maggie Smith Family
Maggie was born to Margaret Hutton and Nathaniel Smith. She had 2 elder twin brothers: Alistair and Ian.
Maggie was married twice. In 1967, she married actor Robert Stephens. The couple welcomed two sons, Chris Larkin (born 1967) and Toby Stephens (1969). Maggie and Robert got divorced in 1975.
Her second marriage was with playwright Alan Beverley Cross in 1975. They remained married until his death in March 1998.
Both of her sons pursued careers in acting. Chris Larkin has appeared in films like Outlander and Doctor Who, while Toby Stephens is known for his roles in Die Another Day and Lost in Space.
Maggie was the grandmother to five grandchildren: Daisy & Nathaniel (children of Chris Larkin) , Eli, Tallulah, and Kura (children of Toby Stephens)
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Maggie Smith Early Life & Career
Smith’s acting journey began at the Oxford Playhouse, where she studied acting and performed in various productions starting in 1952. Her professional debut came on Broadway in the review New Faces of ’56, where she played multiple roles. In 1957, she starred in the musical comedy Share My Lettuce, which helped solidify her presence in the theatre scene. During the early years of her career, Smith became known for her performances at the Old Vic Theatre and joined the National Theatre company in 1963 under the direction of Laurence Olivier.
In 1958 Smith debuted in the film industry with Nowhere to Go, which garnered her a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actress. However, it was her role as Miss Jean Brodie in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) that brought her international fame and an Academy Award for Best Actress. This performance established her as a leading actress.
Throughout the decades, Smith continued to expand her filmography with productions such as Gosford Park and the Harry Potter series as Professor Minerva McGonagall and established herself as a versatile performer.
Maggie Smith Net Worth
Her estimated net worth could be anywhere between $20-40 million.
Maggie Smith Awards
Maggie Smith is one of outstanding performer to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. She has won multiple prestigious awards to her name:
- 4 Primetime Emmy Awards
- 3 Golden Globe Awards
- One Tony Award
- 5 BAFTA Awards
- 2 Academy Awards (Best Actress for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1969; Best Supporting Actress for California Suite in 1978)
Maggie Smith Death
On 27 September, 2024 Maggie Smith passed away peacefully in a hospital at the age of 89.
FAQs
Maggie played Professor Minnova McGonagall in the Harry Potter film (2001-2011).
She didn’t woked in the movie Titanic.
She has 5 grandchildren from her two sons.
In 1988, she was diagnosed with Graves’ disease.
Maggie Smith portrayed the role of Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter movie series.
Maggie Smith, the actress and poet was famous for her roles in movies like Downton Abbey, Harry Potter and for her viral poem “Good Bones”.
She had no daughter.
She is survived by 2 sons: Chris Larkin & Toby Stephens.
Maggie Smith was born on 28 December 1984.