Maggie Smith is adored worldwide for her portrayal of Professor McGonagall, but the actress says being part of the Harry Potter films "wasn't satisfying" enough.. The 84-year-old actress told the Evening Standard that while she appreciated the opportunity to be cast in the beloved British franchise, it didn't creatively challenge her. "I am deeply grateful for the work in 'Potter' and indeed. Dame Margaret Natalie "Maggie" Smith (born 28 December 1934) is an English actress, who plays Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films. In her career, Smith has won two Academy Awards out of her six nominations: Best Actress in a Leading Role in 1970 for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, and Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 1978 for California Suite. Additionally, she has won.
Maggie Smith in character as "Minerva McGonagall" from the "Harry Potter" film series, 20012011
Mannequin representing Smith's Minerva McGonagall from the Harry Potter film series. From 2001 to 2011, Smith gained significant international recognition and acclaim for playing Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies. Smith reunited with Daniel Radcliffe with whom she had just previously starred in David Copperfield from 1999. By Evan E. Lambert / Feb. 18, 2023 6:00 pm EST. As Professor Minerva McGonagall in the "Harry Potter" movies, Maggie Smith was capable of striking fear into the hearts of students and Death Eaters. Maggie Smith has also been nominated for an Oscar six times and won twice, for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) and California Suite (1978). Smith later appeared in the very successful 'Harry Potter' franchise as the formidable Professor McGonagall as well as in Julian Fellowes ' ITV drama series, Downton Abbey (2010) (2010-2011) as the Dowager Countess of Grantham. According to a new interview with Smith in the Evening Standard, the actress was especially underwhelmed by her participation in the " Harry Potter " films, dating back to Chris Columbus.
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Dame Maggie Smith is an English actress who has worked in theatre, television,. she gained worldwide attention and acclaim for her role as Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter series (2001-2011). Smith is also known for her roles on television appearing in various programmes including, BBC Sunday Night Theatre, Theatre Royal,. Dame Maggie Smith has said her work in the Harry Potter films and on Downton Abbey "wasn't what you'd call satisfying".. The actor, 84, played schoolmistress Minerva McGonagall in the boy. Maggie Smith is a British actress best known for her Academy Award-winning performance in 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,' as well as her role in the Harry Potter series and 'Downton Abbey.' Maggie Smith has also been nominated for an Oscar six times and won twice, for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) and California Suite (1978). Smith later appeared in the very successful 'Harry Potter' franchise as the formidable Professor McGonagall as well as in Julian Fellowes ' ITV drama series, Downton Abbey (2010) (2010-2011) as the Dowager Countess of Grantham.
Maggie Smith as Professor Minverva McGonagall, "Harry Potter" series, 20012011. Harry potter
Maggie Smith Had A Scary Reputation On The Harry Potter Set. Warner Bros. By Fatemeh Mirjalili / Aug. 13, 2022 10:00 pm EST. Dame Maggie Smith is one of the world's most distinguished actresses. Maggie Smith battled breast cancer while filming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. In 2009, news broke that Maggie Smith had been undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer in the midst of.
Dame Maggie Smith is an actress best known for her role as Minerva McGonagall in the 'Harry Potter' films. She was diagnosed with breast cancer. The actress revealed that she battled the. Dame Maggie Smith stands tall in the acting arena. She is probably best known for her performances as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies and Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham in the Downton Abbey series. Her other roles, however, are never short of spectacular. At 84 years old, Maggie Smith's achievements still.
Maggie Smith Admits She Didn't Find Harry Potter Role 'satisfying'
Smith played McGonagall, a fan-favorite character in the Harry Potter universe, in all 8 films, starting with 2001's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and ending with 2011's Harry Potter. In the first book, as well as the first film, Dumbledore tells Minerva McGonagall (Maggie Smith) that the Dursleys are the only family Harry has left. Beyond this, though, Harry's grandparents are.
