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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.
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
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Ilford, United Kingdom
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- actor
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
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Maggie Smith born?
December 28, 1934 – September 27, 2024.
Where is Maggie Smith from?
Maggie Smith is from Ilford, United Kingdom.
What does Maggie Smith do?
Maggie Smith works as actor.
How tall is Maggie Smith?
Maggie Smith is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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.