Imelda Staunton
Actor
Born Jan 9, 1956 · Archway, London, England, UK
Active 1974–present · Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role, Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, British Independent Film Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film, London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the Year, New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress
Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton (born January 9, 1956) is an English actress and singer. After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Staunton began her career in repertory theatre in 1976 and appeared in various theatre…
Filmography
& Sons (2026) — IsabelNational Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren's Profession (2025) — Mrs Peggy WarrenHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) — Dolores UmbridgeHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) — Dolores UmbridgeMaleficent (2014) — KnotgrassMaleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) — KnotgrassAlice in Wonderland (2010) — Talking Flowers (voice)The Crown (2016) — Queen Elizabeth IIDoctor Who (2005) — Interface (voice)Freedom Writers (2007) — Margaret CampbellPaddington (2014) — Aunt Lucy (voice)Paddington 2 (2017) — Aunt Lucy (voice)Chicken Run (2000) — Bunty (voice)Sense and Sensibility (1995) — Charlotte Jennings PalmerPride (2014) — HefinaTales from the Crypt (1989) — SarahShakespeare in Love (1998) — NurseNanny McPhee (2005) — Mrs. BlatherwickDownton Abbey (2019) — Maud BagshawArthur Christmas (2011) — Mrs Santa (voice)Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023) — Bunty (voice)The Awakening (2011) — Maud HillMuch Ado About Nothing (1993) — MargaretThe Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012) — Queen Victoria (voice)