The theater world is in mourning. Maggie Smith, renowned and beloved British actress, died this Friday at the age of 89. This tragic information was confirmed by the Associated Press (AP). As expected, Maggie’s death hgenerated a huge stir among his followers, but also those of legendary projects like Harry Potter either Downtown Abbey. The actress, whose real name is Dame Margaret Natalie Smith, has been part of a large number of series and films, but she also had a before and after in the theater.
Despite everything, we must keep in mind that Maggie Smith’s career was marked by two great titles. On the one hand, the Harry Potter saga, where she brought Professor Minerva McGonagall to life. On the other hand, we talked about her role in Downtown Abbey, where she played the Dowager Countess of Grantham for six seasons. Among the many awards she received throughout her career, we note the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in 1969 for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, or the Oscar in 1978 for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. for California Suite.
Inevitably, over the years, she has become one of the most recognized British actresses in the world. Something that he earned hard since, if there was something that characterized him, it was his enormous acting talent. He managed to touch the souls of thousands of people who followed his every step in the world of theater!
Additionally, some consider her to be the most significant British actress of her generation, including Judi Dench and even Vanessa Redgrave.
Far from being all there, we cannot fail to mention that Maggie Smith has been and will always be considered a very significant figure in British culture. So much so that in 1990 she was made a “dame” by Queen Elizabeth II. The reason? His great contribution to the performing arts. As if that wasn’t enough, in 2014 Smith was awarded the Order of Companions of Honor.
Without a doubt, the loss of this actress was a very hard blow for lovers of the Harry Potter saga and the legendary Dowton Abbey series, but also for all those people whom Maggie accompanied for years through film projects , very important series and theater. .
Rest in peace.
