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My Take
Celia Imrie is one of those performers whose presence instantly reassures me a film is in good hands. From the Bridget Jones series to Mamma Mia and The Thursday Murder Club, she has quietly become a fixture of British cinema's warmest moments. What I admire most is her range, the way she pivots from comic timing to genuine tenderness without ever showing the seams. Holding a Laurence Olivier Award marks her as a serious stage talent, yet she never lords it over a scene, content to shine from the ensemble. Still thriving past seventy and writing books on the side, she embodies a kind of generous, unfussy mastery I deeply respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Celia Imrie
- Name (Japanese)
- セリア・イムリー
- Reading
- せりあ・いむりー
- Born
- July 15, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Guildford, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / comedian / stage actor / film actor / writer
2. Background
- High school
- Guildford High School
Awards & achievements
- Laurence Olivier Awards
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celia%20Imrie
Frequently asked questions
When was Celia Imrie born?
Born July 15, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Celia Imrie from?
Celia Imrie is from Guildford, United Kingdom.
What does Celia Imrie do?
Celia Imrie works as actor, comedian, stage actor, film actor, writer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.