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Maggie Smith

Dame Margaret Natalie Smith, CH DBE, better known as Maggie Smith, is an English actress and a household name thanks to her illustrious acting career which spans almost seven decades. Maggie is known for playing various iconic characters, including Harry Potter's Professor McGonagall and Downton Abbey's Violet Crawley. Known for her wit in comedic roles, she has had an extensive career on stage and screen over seven decades and is one of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actresses. She has received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, four Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award, making her one of the few performers to earn the Triple Crown of Acting.