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Imelda Staunton

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Imelda Staunton
Biographical information
Birth Name

Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton

Born

January 9th, 1956

Nationality

British

Gender

Female

Height

5'

Family

Jim Carter (husband)

Career
Years Active

1982-present

In Harry Potter

Dolores Umbridge

Notable Roles
  • Taking Woodstock (2009)
  • Nanny McPhee (2005)
  • Vera Drake (2004)
  • Chicken Run (2000)
  • Shakespeare In Love (1998)
  • Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
  • Peter's Friends (1992)

Imelda Staunton is a British actress who portrays Dolores Umbridge in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. She will return to her role as Umbridge in the upcoming film adaptation or adaptations of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.[1]

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[edit] Career

Staunton is a well-respected, multiple award-winning actress. She has won the Laurence Olivier theatre award twice, received an Academy Award nomination and is an associate member of RADA. She has appeared in countless theatre productions, films and television shows, including; Much Ado About Nothing (1993), Sense and Sensibility (1995), Shakespeare in Love (1998), Vera Drake (2004), and Nanny McPhee (2005).

In 1999, she played Mrs Micawber in David Copperfield, which Daniel Radcliffe starred in as young David Copperfield.

[edit] Personal Life

Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton O.B.E, was born to Joseph and Bridie Staunton on the 9th of January 1956 in Archway, North London. She is married to the actor Jim Carter and has a daughter named Bessie, born 1993.

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