Maggie Smith

Dame Margaret Natalie Smith (28 December 1934 – 27 September 2024) was a British actress. Known for her wit in both comedic and dramatic roles, she had an extensive career on stage and screen for over seven decades and was one of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actresses. She received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, four Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for...

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2026

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Obituary: Lady Pamela Hicks, daugther of Philip Mountbatten and Queen Elizabeth+ 5 events5 Jun 2026

2024

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BBC fans 'heartbroken' over Maggie Smith tribute on late star's 90th birthday28 Dec 2024

Inside Dame Maggie Smith's 'beautiful' low-key funeral that was 'full of love<span style="padding-right:0.15em;">&#39;</span>5 Nov 2024

Broadway To Dim All Lights For Gavin Creel, Maggie Smith & Adrian Bailey; League Committee Reviewing Dimming Policy After Big Backlash9 Oct 2024

Como Jean Brodie, Maggie Smith ofereceu alegoria notável sobre o fascismo30 Sep 2024

Maggie Smith found a clarity on stage that in some ways surpassed her screen work28 Sep 2024

Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and ‘Downton Abbey,’ dies at 8928 Sep 2024

Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes: Dame Maggie Smith was blessing in my life28 Sep 2024

Dame Maggie Smith obituary: A formidable star on stage and screen27 Sep 2024

Maggie Smith, the Oscar, Emmy and Tony award winning acting legend, dies at 8927 Sep 2024

Actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 8927 Sep 2024

Helen Mirren calls Maggie Smith an icon, says 'It's a very sad day<span style="padding-right:0.15em;">&#39;</span>27 Sep 2024

Daniel Radcliffe, Whoopi Goldberg, Julian Fellowes, and More Honor Late Icon Maggie Smith: A 'Magnificent' Star27 Sep 2024

Maggie Smith Remembered by Daniel Radcliffe, 'Downton Abbey' Cast and More27 Sep 2024

'Harry Potter,' 'Downton Abbey' Stars Pay Tribute to Maggie Smith: 'One of the Greatest Actors of Our Time<span style="padding-right:0.15em;">&#39;</span>27 Sep 2024

Actor Saoirse Ronan on Dame Maggie Smith27 Sep 2024

West End to dim lights in Maggie Smith's memory27 Sep 2024

رحيل ماغي سميث أستاذة "التجلي" في أفلام "هاري بوتر"27 Sep 2024

Muere Maggie Smith, legendaria actriz británica ganadora de dos Oscar y estrella veterana en Downton Abbey y Harry Potter27 Sep 2024

Muere la actriz Maggie Smith, ganadora de dos Oscar y conocida por ‘Downton Abbey’ y ‘Harry Potter’, a los 89 años27 Sep 2024

Dame Maggie Smith has died, aged 8927 Sep 2024

Maggie Smith, Oscar-winning star of stage and screen, dies aged 8927 Sep 2024

Atriz Maggie Smith, de 'Harry Potter' e 'Downton Abbey', morre aos 89 anos27 Sep 2024

Glumačka legenda Megi Smit preminula je rano jutros u 89. godini: Vest o njenoj smrti saopštili su njeni sinovi27 Sep 2024

Maggie Smith, beloved ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter’ star, dead at 8927 Sep 2024

Maggie Smith, Star of ‘Downton Abbey,’ ‘Harry Potter,’ Dies at 8927 Sep 2024

Maggie Smith, Iconic Harry Potter and Downton AbbeyStar and Two-Time Oscar Winner, Dies at 8927 Sep 2024

Dame Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died at 8927 Sep 2024

Tributes pour in as fans, friends and colleagues mourn Maggie Smith27 Sep 2024

King Charles pays tribute to Dame Maggie's 'warmth and wit'27 Sep 2024

Dame Maggie Smith introduced us to new worlds with the countless stories she acted over her long career. She was beloved by so many for her great talent, becoming a true national treasure whose work will be cherished for generations to come. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones. May she rest in peace.27 Sep 2024

Harry Potter and Downton Abbey star Dame Maggie Smith dies aged 8927 Sep 2024

Triple Crown of Acting Winners5 Apr 2024

2023

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Actor Maggie Smith (aka Professor McGonagall) is the fab new face of Loewe24 Oct 2023

Maggie Smith | Biography, Movies, & Facts7 Sep 2023

How Much Of A Profit The Harry Potter Movies Made At The Box Office28 Jun 2023

Sister Act cast: Where are they now?2 Feb 2023

2021

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50 of Maggie Smith's best quotes as the Dowager Countess in 'Downton Abbey'5 Aug 2021

The Downton Abbey Sequel Moves from Holiday Release to March 2022 Premiere2 Jul 2021

Live from the National Theatre – 50 Years on Stage15 May 2021

Friends Maggie Smith and Kathleen Turner get set to stream their memories19 Feb 2021

2020

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Maggie Smith Set to Star in Film Version of Christopher Hampton's 'A German Life' (EXCLUSIVE)30 Nov 2020

For One Knight Only: what we learned about Judi, Maggie, Ian and Derek in their Zoom knees-up30 Nov 2020

Glaucoma UK reveals new name, website and branding3 Jul 2020

Maggie Smith29 Jun 2020

Maggie Smith, Kathy Bates, Laura Linney Unite for 'The Miracle Club'17 Jun 2020

Maggie Smith, Kathy Bates and Laura Linney Join 'The Miracle Club'17 Jun 2020

2019

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Professor McGonagall actress Maggie Smith said working on 'Harry Potter' 'didn't feel like acting' and 'wasn't satisfying'6 Dec 2019

The 2019 Evening Standard Theatre Awards winners in full25 Nov 2019

Maggie Smith up for fifth Evening Standard best actress award4 Nov 2019

Who Says Maggie Smith Can’t Win an Oscar for ‘Downton Abbey’?24 Sep 2019

On the London Stage, 'Top Girls' and a Grande Dame18 Apr 2019

London Theater Review: Maggie Smith in 'A German Life'15 Apr 2019

Kristen Wiig, Sally Hawkins, Maggie Smith Join 'A Boy Called Christmas'15 Apr 2019

Netflix Boards 'A Boy Called Christmas' With Jim Broadbent, Kristen Wiig in Ensemble Cast15 Apr 2019

2018

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Review: Which Tea with the Dames Are you?25 Oct 2018

Maggie Smith Had No Patience for Laurence Olivier's Diva Antics25 Sep 2018

Film Review: 'Tea With the Dames'21 Sep 2018

11 Delightful Things We Learned from Tea with the Dames20 Sep 2018

'Downton Abbey' vai ganhar filme com elenco original confirmado13 Jul 2018

Nothing Like a Dame review – Judi Dench and Maggie Smith trade brutal banter+ 1 event26 Apr 2018

Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon to Reprise Roles for Harry Potter Mobile Game5 Apr 2018

2017

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Maggie Smith and The Old Vic28 Dec 2017

In conversation with Dame Maggie Smith23 Oct 2017

2016

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Dame Maggie Smith open Bodleians Libraries' Shakespeare's Dead exhibition29 Apr 2016

Maggie Smith receives Critics' Circle award for services to the arts1 Apr 2016

Maggie Smith receives Critics' Circle award for services to the arts1 Apr 2016

Maggie Smith receives Critics' Circle award for services to the arts1 Apr 2016

Maggie Smith on the Pressures of Acting: 'You Want So Much To Get It Right'23 Feb 2016

Downton Abbey's Maggie Smith and how she became the dame who shuns fame13 Feb 2016

Downton Abbey's Maggie Smith and how she became the dame who shuns fame13 Feb 2016

'60s 'Dish' Maggie Smith Says, 'That Was Never Me'12 Jan 2016

2015

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The 74th Academy Awards | 2002+ 12 events4 Dec 2015

Ilford born Maggie Smith talks about starring in The Lady in the Van18 Nov 2015

Oscars 2016: Dame Maggie Smith tipped as candidate for Best Actress for role in The Lady in The Van9 Nov 2015

Maggie Smith Earns Oscar Buzz for 'Lady in the Van,' But It Won't Be Easy6 Nov 2015

The Graham Norton Show30 Oct 2015

The Graham Norton Show: Dame Maggie Smith makes first chat show appearance in 42 years30 Oct 2015

The Graham Norton Show: Dame Maggie Smith makes first chat show appearance in 42 years30 Oct 2015

The Graham Norton Show, Series 18, Episode 630 Oct 2015

The Lady in the Van at Toronto Film Festival14 Sep 2015

The Lady in the Van at Toronto Film Festival14 Sep 2015

Maggie Smith: Sorry, dear, but a dowager countess does not do selfies3 Mar 2015

2014

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Dame Maggie Smith's BAFTA Special Award Acceptance Speech in 199328 Dec 2014

The 45th Academy Awards+ 13 events5 Oct 2014

The 51st Academy Awards (1979) Nominees and Winners+ 19 events5 Oct 2014

42nd Academy Awards+ 6 events4 Oct 2014

38th Academy Awards+ 22 events4 Oct 2014

Theatrical artists in The Queen's Birthday Honours 201414 Jun 2014

2008 Inductees14 Jun 2014

নং. 6089514 Jun 2014

No. 6089514 Jun 2014

No. 6089514 Jun 2014

Supplement No. 1: Birthday Honours List - United Kingdom14 Jun 2014

Stephen Sutton, Daniel Day-Lewis and Angelina Jolie on Birthday Honours list14 Jun 2014

Downton Abbey star Dame Maggie Smith honoured13 Jun 2014

Queen makes Dame Maggie a Companion of Honour13 Jun 2014

Dame Maggie Smith Receives Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance in a Drama Series18 Jan 2014

Dame Maggie Smith Receives Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance in a Drama Series18 Jan 2014

2013

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National theatre's 50th birthday: what were your highlights?4 Nov 2013

Guardian gnomewatch13 May 2013

Cannes: Maggie Smith to Star in Israel Horovitz's 'My Old Lady'7 May 2013

Celebrating: Award-Winner Maggie Smith23 Feb 2013

Dame Maggie Smith has no plans to retire from Downton Abbey19 Feb 2013

Dame Maggie Smith has no plans to retire from Downton Abbey19 Feb 2013

2012

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Quartet: The Least Exotic Country Retirement Home21 Dec 2012

Maggie Smith receives Stratford festival's Legacy Award10 Sep 2012

Honorary Degrees and the Star Figure4 Jun 2012

Evening Standard theatre awards: 1955-197910 Apr 2012

2011

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Dame Maggie supporting Christchurch theatre14 Sep 2011

In Full: Monte Carlo TV Festival fiction nominees9 Jun 2011

2010

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What do Al Pacino and Maggie Smith have in common?9 Jul 2010

Antony and Cleopatra25 Jun 2010

50 Años De cine Norteamericano24 Jun 2010

Vanessa Redgrave: A performer of passion, conviction and tragedy21 Feb 2010

2009

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From Time to Time19 Oct 2009

Dame Maggie Smith reveals Harry Potter breast cancer treatment struggle5 Oct 2009

Actress Maggie Smith recounts cancer battle5 Oct 2009

David Niven: The Man Behind the Balloon25 Jun 2009

Jewel in the triple crown10 Jun 2009

2008

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Story Of The Scene: 'A Private Function', Malcolm Mowbray, 198425 Apr 2008

2007

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Obituary: Ned Sherrin3 Oct 2007

Prodigal Son31 May 2007

Prodigal Son31 May 2007

The Lady from Dubuque21 Mar 2007

I'm Very Scared of Being Back on Stage3 Feb 2007

I'm Very Scared of Being Back on Stage3 Feb 2007

I'm Very Scared of Being Back on Stage3 Feb 2007

2005

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ITV unveils Avenue of Stars19 Sep 2005

ITV unveils Avenue of Stars19 Sep 2005

2004

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You have to laugh20 Nov 2004

You have to laugh20 Nov 2004

You have to laugh20 Nov 2004

2002

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The Breath of Life16 Oct 2002

Maggie Smith in 'Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood<span style="padding-right:0.15em;">&#39;</span>4 Jun 2002

2001

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Rowling: 'It is as I imagined it inside my head'5 Nov 2001

2000

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Author's favourites are chosen for Potter film14 Aug 2000

1999

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Dame Maggie Smith Receives 'Will Award' in D.C. April 109 Apr 1999

1997

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A Delicate Balance – Review2 Nov 1997

1995

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Dame MAGGIE SMITH British Actress (Seen at the Carlton UK TV 'Women in Film and Television Award') Winner of The Channel Four Lifetime Achievement Award12 Dec 1995

REVIEW:Theatre Three Tall Women Wyndham's Theatre, London1 Oct 1995

1994

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Albee's 'Tall Women' Wins Award in London28 Nov 1994

1992

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Maggie Smith: A Bright Particular Star25 Sep 1992

Maggie Smith. A bright peculiar star9 Jun 1992

Interview upon receiving the Shakespeare Prize26 May 1992

Interview upon receiving the Shakespeare Prize26 May 1992

1990

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Review/Theater; One and Many Maggie Smiths26 Mar 1990

There Is Nothing Like This Dame18 Mar 1990

1989

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Queen Honors Naipaul, Maggie Smith30 Dec 1989

No. 5198129 Dec 1989

Viewing Page 7 of Issue 5198129 Dec 1989

No. 5198129 Dec 1989

1985

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Lily in Love for the indulgent5 Jul 1985

1983

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Educating Rita28 Oct 1983

1981

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Ivory's 'Quartet', Based on Rhys Novel25 Oct 1981

1979

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Theater: Stoppard's 'Night and Day'28 Nov 1979

The 51st Academy Awards (1979) Nominees and Winners+ 7 events9 Apr 1979

1977

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Maggie Smith Superb in Molnar11 Jun 1977

1975

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STAGE VIEW16 Feb 1975

1969

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No. 4499930 Dec 1969

No. 4499930 Dec 1969

1968

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Hot Millions movie review & film summary (1968)21 Oct 1968

1403

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درگذشت مگی اسمیت: حضوری نافذ بر صحنه تئاتر و پرده سینما9 Jun 1403

Undated

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Maggie Smith BAFTA Awards

BAFTA Awards Search | BAFTA Awards

Orders and decorations conferred by the crown

Maggie Smith profile

Maggie Smith biography

Maggie Smith biography and filmography

Musical Shows 'S': Share My Lettuce

Production of The Recruiting Officer

The Master Builder at The Old Vic November 1964 to July 1965

BFI Screenonline: Much Ado About Nothing (1967)

Dame Again – Early 'lost' Maggie Smith appearance painstakingly restored

Film in 1959

Go to Blazes

A list of Maggie Smith's film appearances

A list of Maggie Smith's films

Oh! What A Lovely War!

Academy Awards Best Actress+ 1 event

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie – Film Article

Smith, Maggie

The Carol Burnett Show: Dame Maggie Smith

ACADEMY AWARDS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH: Maggie Smith

Dame Maggie Smith: Everyone warms to Countess Frosty

Maggie Smith to get Stratford tribute

Nominees

Quarter

Clash of the Titans (1981)

Hook+ 1 event

Richard III (R)

Every 'Harry Potter' Movie Ranked By Worldwide Box Office

My House in Umbria – Emmy Awards Nominations, and Wins

Bed Among the Lentils

Capturing Mary – Emmy Awards, Nominations and Wins

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Dame Maggie Smith | Emmy Awards

Maggie Smith to Make First British Talk-Show Appearance in Four Decades

Downton Abbey

Michelle Dockery on filming THAT emotional scene with Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey: A New Era

Why we love Maggie Smith

Judi Dench and Shakesperean personas

Honorary Graduates 1989 to present

A short history of the National Film and Television School

Award winning actress Maggie Smith hopes to return to the stage

BFI Fellows

The 2002 Awards

Dame MAGGIE SMITH British Actress (Seen at the Carlton UK TV 'Women in Film and Television Award') Winner of The Channel Four Lifetime Achievement Award

60 Minutes: Dame Maggie Smith Retirement & Downton Abbey Season 4

The International Glaucoma Association Welcomes Dame Maggie Smith

Oxford Playhouse Patrons

THE MYSTERIOUS MAGGIE AND ME

The Board of Directors – The Royal Theatrical Fund

The Royal Theatrical Fund

Celeb paws 2014

King Charles III mourns Maggie Smith after legendary British actress dies at 89

Remembering Dame Maggie Smith: 'Truly heartbreaking', says Daniel Radcliffe, British PM Starmer calls her a 'national treasure'

Maggie Smith remembered by Daniel Radcliffe, Whoopi Goldberg and more

Emma Watson honors 'Harry Potter' costar and 'legend' Maggie Smith

Tributes paid to 'true legend' Dame Maggie Smith

@paulmccartney

Person Details for Margaret N. Smith, "England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008"

Maggie Smith profile at

Who&#39;s who

Academy Awards Best Actress+ 1 event

Maggie Smith

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie – Film Article

Better LAte Than Never

The Last September

Curtain Call

Ladies in Lavender

Becoming Jane

Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

My Old Lady

Harry Potter fans get first look at 'Hogwarts Mystery' mobile game

Maggie Smith Will Return to the Stage in a German Life

Award winning actress Maggie Smith hopes to return to the stage

"Harri Potter"in ulduzlarından biri dünyasını dəyişdi

Maggie Smith biography & movies

The 38th Academy Awards (1966) Nominees and Winners+ 9 events

BAFTA Awards (1970)

California Suite

Whoopi Goldberg pays tribute to late Sister Act costar Maggie Smith: 'A brilliant actress'

You have to laugh

Maggie Smith - Biography (Page 1)

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Maggie Smith-Biography (Page 2)

The 42nd Academy Awards (1970) Nominees and Winners+ 2 events

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie – The crème de la crème or prime ham?

The Missionary (1982)

Función privada

A Room With A View (1986)

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The 74th Academy Awards (2002) Nominees and Winners+ 5 events

Review for 'Gosford Park'

Maggie Smith

Dame Maggie Smith in Harry Potter: Spell binding

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Emma Watson: Maggie Smith almost stole the show

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel sequel begins shoot in Jaipur

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Oscars 2016: Dame Maggie Smith tipped as candidate for Best Actress for role in The Lady in The Van

'The Lady in the Van': TIFF Review

Frank Shelley

Shakespeare Productions A-Z

Maggie Smith to receive Legacy Award

Maggie Smith’s four seasons at Stratford Festival never forgotten

As You Like it

Macbeth

Lady In The Van

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ARTS / All the angles: Farce or tragedy, stage or screen - no role seems beyond Maggie Smith. Just nominated for her umpteenth Bafta award, she is about to take her handbag to Lady Bracknell

Goold, Spring Awakening and Maggie Smith win final awards

Olivier Awards 1981

Olivier Awards 1985

Olivier Awards 1987

Olivier Awards 1994

I'm very scared of being back on stage

Maggie Smith reveals Harry Potter breast cancer treatment struggle

Maggie Smith Gets BAFTA TV Nomination for ‘Downton Abbey’

'Downton Abbey' the next great British import featuring foibles of English gentry

House again the hub of the action on new ‘Downton Abbey’ season

Preview: PBS' 'Downton Abbey' does its forebears proud

Critic's Notebook: Maggie Smith, the magnificent

Downton Abbey Actress Dame Maggie Smith Taken To Hospital

"The pains were awful": Downton Abbey star Dame Maggie Smith rushed to hospital with heart scare

Maggie Smith Boards 'Downton Abbey' Season 4 And More Casting News

Maggie Smith-Biography (Page 3)

Beverley Cross, 66, Playwright and Librettist

There is nothing like this Dame

Dame Maggie Smith is fighting breast cancer

Fallece la actriz británica Maggie Smith a los 89 años, anuncia la familia

La extraña coincidencia entre la muerte de Maggie Smith y otro profesor de la saga Harry Potter: «Es desgarrador

La coincidencia que une las muertes de Maggie Smith (McGonagall) y Michael Gambon (Dumbeldore)

Dame Judi Dench, 90, shares heartbreaking tribute to late friend Maggie Smith as she recalls 'Great times'

All Maggie Smith Movies Ranked

Maggie Smith - Box Office

All about Oscar: 1969: Best Actress

Maggie Smith: Biography

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Honorary Graduates

Maggie Smith receives Stratford festival’s Legacy Award

Maggie Smith - Awards and nominations

How old was Maggie Smith in Child in the House?

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Maggie Smith (visual voices guide)

Maggie Smith Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Maggie Smith | Times of India Entertainment

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Maggie Smith - Biography and list of films-movies, theatre and television roles database

Rupert Grint says he is 'heartbroken' over Harry Potter co-star Maggie Smith's death as he pays emotional tribute to screen legend

Maggie Smith, la sorprendente nueva imagen de Loewe

La actriz Maggie Smith se convierte en modelo a los 88 años

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Gemeinsame Normdatei+ 77 events

SNAC

Internet Broadway Database

Internet Broadway Database

Internet Broadway Database

Theatricalia

Maggie Smith, Legendary Actor Known for ‘Sharp Wit and Formidable Talent,’ Dies at 89

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Maggie Smith receives Stratford festival’s Legacy Award

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Actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89

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BAFTA Awards Search

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10 coisas que você precisa saber sobre Minerva McGonagall, de Harry Potter!

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Glenn Close+ 33 events

AFP: Actress Maggie Smith recounts cancer battle

Quartet (2013) - Box Office Mojo

Maggie Smith: A Bright Particular Star

Birthday Honours 2014

Skådespelaren Maggie Smith död

Dame Again – Early ‘lost’ Maggie Smith appearance painstakingly restored

Birthday Honours lists 2014

Maggie Smith Awards

"Maggie Smith Steals Supporting Actress Statue At Golden Globes!" (1/13/2013) PerezHilton.com

Cats Protection - Caring for the UK′s Cats: homing, neutering, raising awareness

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Dame Maggie Smith dies - latest: King pays heartfelt tribute to 'national treasure'; co-star says actress was 'very cross about being old'

Emma Watson Praises Late Maggie Smith for Holding Her Own Amid 'a Lot of Male Professors' at Hogwarts

BFI Fellows

The 59th Academy Awards | 1987+ 13 events

Much Ado About Nothing (1967)

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Every 'Harry Potter' Movie Ranked By Worldwide Box Office

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