Judi Dench
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1934-12-09
    • Born Place: York, North Yorkshire, England
  • Also Known As:

    Джуди Денч, 주디 덴치, Dame Judi Dench, Judy Dench, Judith Olivia Dench, جودی دنچ, Джудит Оливия Денч

Judi Dench

Dame Judith Olivia Dench, born on December 9, 1934, in York, England, is an immensely acclaimed and versatile English actress with a career spanning over seven decades. After studying at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, she began her professional stage career in 1957 with the Old Vic Company, quickly establishing herself as a leading Shakespearean actress, performing numerous roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company, including Ophelia in "Hamlet" and Lady Macbeth in "Macbeth."While her early career was predominantly in theatre, earning her a record seven Olivier Awards and a Tony Award, Dench achieved widespread international recognition in film and television from the 1980s onwards. She became globally famous for her role as M, James Bond's superior, first appearing in "GoldenEye" (1995) and continuing in the series until "Skyfall" (2012). Her extensive filmography includes critically acclaimed performances such as Queen Victoria in "Mrs. Brown" (1997), which earned her an Academy Award nomination, and Queen Elizabeth I in "Shakespeare in Love" (1998), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Other notable film roles include "Chocolat" (2000), "Iris" (2001), "Mrs. Henderson Presents" (2005), "Notes on a Scandal" (2006), "Pride & Prejudice" (2005) as Lady Catherine de Bourgh, "Philomena" (2013), and "Belfast" (2021), all of which garnered her further Oscar nominations. On television, she is well-known for her roles in "A Fine Romance" and "As Time Goes By."Recognized for her distinctive voice, commanding presence, and ability to embody a vast range of characters with depth and wit, Judi Dench has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Golden Globe Awards, four British Academy Television Awards, and six British Academy Film Awards. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1970 and elevated to Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 1988, acknowledging her profound contributions to the performing arts.

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