Imelda Staunton
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| Imelda Staunton | |
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| Biographical information | |
| Birth Name |
Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton |
| Born |
January 9, 1956 |
| Nationality |
British |
| Gender |
Female |
| Height |
5' |
| Family |
Jim Carter (husband) |
| Career | |
| Years Active |
1982-present |
| In Harry Potter | |
| Notable Roles |
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Imelda Staunton is the actress who portrays Dolores Umbridge in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
[edit] Career
Staunton is a well respected, multi award winning actress. She has won the Laurence Olivier theatre award twice, received a 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.
