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Maggie Smith was born in Ilford, United Kingdom on December 28, 1934. Public records list Maggie Smith as an actor. Death is recorded on September 27, 2024, at the age of 89. Schooling on record includes Oxford High School. Recorded honors include Society of London Theatre Special Award (2010), Academy Award for Best Actress (1970), Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1990) and 3 more.
My Take
Maggie Smith was, in my view, the rare actress whose comic timing was itself a form of intelligence. Two Oscars decades apart, a BAFTA Fellowship, a damehood: the trophies tell you she was great, but they cannot capture how she could demolish a scene partner with a single raised eyebrow. I am struck that her fame actually grew in her final decades, when most careers fade; audiences who never saw her stage work still adored her wit. Seven decades at the top of a brutal profession is almost unthinkable. Her passing in 2024 closed a chapter of British acting that I doubt will ever be rewritten.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maggie Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- マギー・スミス
- Reading
- まぎー・すみす
- Born
- December 28, 1934 – September 27, 2024
- Origin
- Ilford, United Kingdom
- Height
- 165 cm
- Occupation
- actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- Oxford High School
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Society of London Theatre Special Award
- 1970 Academy Award for Best Actress
- 1990 Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 1979 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
- 1996 BAFTA Fellowship
- 1970 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
- 1985 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
- 1987 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maggie%20Smith
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%82%AE%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9F%E3%82%B9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q172653
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Maggie Smith born?
Maggie Smith was born on December 28, 1934.
When did Maggie Smith die?
Maggie Smith died on September 27, 2024, aged 89.
Where was Maggie Smith from?
Maggie Smith was from Ilford, United Kingdom.
What did Maggie Smith do?
Maggie Smith worked as actor.
How tall was Maggie Smith?
Maggie Smith was 165 cm tall.
Which high school did Maggie Smith attend?
Maggie Smith attended Oxford High School.
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