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Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Director & actor · born 9 December 1934 · York, North Yorkshire, England

Dame Judith Olivia "Judi" Dench, CH, DBE, FRSA (born 9 December 1934) is a retired English film, stage and television actress.

Dench made her professional debut in 1957 with the Old Vic Company. Over the following few years she played in several of William Shakespeare's plays in such roles as Ophelia in Hamlet, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth. She branched into film work, and won a BAFTA Award as Most Promising Newcomer; however, most of her work during this period was in theatre. Not generally known as a singer, she drew strong reviews for her leading role in the musical Cabaret in 1968.

Where to start: Pride & Prejudice (2005).

As director 1

As actor 126

TV shows 17

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Judi Dench movie?

By viewer score, Pride & Prejudice (2005) at 8.1/10.

What are Judi Dench’s most popular movies?

Skyfall, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Casino Royale.

How many movies has Judi Dench made?

127 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 126 as actor.

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