Geraldine James
Geraldine James, OBE (born 6 July 1950), is an English film, television, and stage actress. Born in Maidenhead, Berkshire, she trained at the Drama Centre London and began her professional acting career in the 1970s.
She gained recognition for her performances in the television drama Dummy (1977) and the miniseries The Jewel in the Crown (1984). Her performance alongside Peggy Ashcroft in She’s Been Away (1989) earned her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival.
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James is also known for her television roles in Band of Gold (1995), Utopia (2013-2014), Anne with an E (2017-2019), and Silo (2023). Her portrayal of Marilla Cuthbert in Anne with an E brought her widespread international recognition.
Throughout her career, she has received four BAFTA Television Award nominations and has performed extensively in theater, including a Broadway production of The Merchant of Venice opposite Dustin Hoffman. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003 for her services to drama.
Born
Jul 06, 1950
Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, UK
Known For
Acting
Movies
73 acting
0 crew
Popularity
1.4
Known For
Alice in Wonderland
2010
as Lady Ascot
Alice Through the Looking Glass
2016
as Lady Ascot
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016
as Blue Three
Sherlock Holmes
2009
as Mrs. Hudson
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
2011
as Cecilia Vanger
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
2011
as Mrs. Hudson
Megan Leavey
2017
as Dr. Turbeville
Gandhi
1982
as Mirabehn
Downton Abbey
2019
as Queen Mary
45 Years
2015
as Lena
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