Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1956-01-09
- Born Place: Archway, London, England, UK
Also Known As:
Ιμέλντα Στόντον, Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton, 艾美达·斯丹顿
Imelda Staunton
Imelda Staunton is a celebrated English actress whose career spans stage, film, and television, marked by critical acclaim and numerous accolades. Born on January 9, 1956, in London, she trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and began her career in repertory theatre before becoming a fixture of the West End. Staunton has won multiple Laurence Olivier Awards for her performances in musicals such as Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, Gypsy, and Hello, Dolly!. On screen, she received international recognition for her powerful performance in Vera Drake (2004), earning a BAFTA Award and an Oscar nomination. She is also widely known for playing Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter series and voicing Aunt Lucy in Paddington. More recently, she portrayed Queen Elizabeth II in the final seasons of The Crown on Netflix. In 2024, Staunton was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for her services to drama and charity, solidifying her status as one of Britain’s most esteemed performers.
