Imelda Staunton

Date of Birth: January 9, 1956

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

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Biography

Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton is an acclaimed English actress and singer, known for her versatile roles across film, television, and theater. Born in Archway, London, Staunton trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and began her career in repertory theatre before making a significant impact in the West End. She gained widespread recognition for her work in the Harry Potter series as Dolores Umbridge and for her critically acclaimed performance in the film “Vera Drake,” which earned her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Staunton has also had a prolific career on television, with notable roles in series such as “Cranford” and “Downton Abbey,” and continues to captivate audiences with her powerful performances.

5 Interesting Facts about Imelda Staunton

1. Imelda Staunton was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2016 New Year Honours for her services to drama.

2. She has been married to English actor Jim Carter since 1983, and they have one daughter together.

3. Staunton voiced the character of Bunty in the animated film “Chicken Run.”

4. She starred in the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Gypsy,” winning the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

5. Imelda Staunton is set to portray Queen Elizabeth II in the fifth and sixth seasons of the critically acclaimed Netflix series “The Crown.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Imelda Staunton

1. “I want to be able to do everything. I want to have a long career. I want to be able to do the classic plays and new plays and films.”

2. “I think being an actor is really, really hard, and you have to be very brave and very strong and very resilient.”

3. “I like to disappear into a role, immerse myself in it, and let the character take over.”

4. “Theatre is my first love. I absolutely adore it.”

5. “Acting is about being true to yourself and the character you are playing.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Imelda Staunton’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter have one daughter, Bessie Carter, born in 1993, who is also an actress known for her roles in “Howards End” and “Bridgerton.”