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Margaret Rutherford was born on May 11, 1892 in London, Roman Empire. Margaret Rutherford was credited as a character actor, stage actor and film actor. Death is recorded on May 22, 1972, at the age of 80. Education on record includes Wimbledon High School. Listed accolades include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1967) and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (1964).
My Take
Rutherford is the kind of actress I treasure: an unmistakable presence who made character work feel like the main event. Her rise after the war through Blithe Spirit and The Importance of Being Earnest proved that warmth and eccentricity could carry a film as surely as conventional glamour. Winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and later being made a Dame confirmed what audiences already felt. What moves me most is that she flourished with age, owning the screen, stage and television well into her later years. She is a reminder that real charisma has nothing to do with being young.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Margaret Rutherford
- Name (Japanese)
- マーガレット・ラザフォード
- Reading
- まーがれっと・らざふぉーど
- Born
- May 11, 1892 – May 22, 1972
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Occupation
- character actor / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Wimbledon High School
Awards & achievements
- 1967 Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 1964 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Margaret Rutherford born?
Born May 11, 1892.
When did Margaret Rutherford die?
Died May 22, 1972, aged 80.
Where was Margaret Rutherford from?
Margaret Rutherford was from London, Roman Empire.
What did Margaret Rutherford do?
Margaret Rutherford worked as character actor, stage actor, film actor.
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