Maggie Smith, the renowned British actress famous for her spectacular Shakespearean performances and two Academy Award wins, has died at the age of 89, BBC news reported on September 27.
Smith is one of those rare talents who has received the prestigious triple crown of acting, with two Oscars, four Emmys, and a Tony Award. His colorful stage career began in the 1950s.
For many young people, she is best known as Professor McGonagall in all seven "Harry Potter" films and as the Dowager Countess in the popular series and film "Downton Abbey." His role here displayed his favorite wit and sharp humor.
Her journey to the Oscars began with a nomination for her performance as Desdemona in Laurence Olivier's "Othello" in 1965. She won her first Academy Award for her role as a schoolmistress in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" in 1969. .He earned a second Oscar for his supporting role in the 1978 comedy "California Suite," prompting co-star Michael Caine to say that he “didn't just steal the movie; he committed grand larceny.”
Throughout her career, she has given many remarkable performances, including Lady Bracknell in "The Importance of Being Earnest" in the West End, a 92-year-old battling dementia in Edward Albee's "Three Tall Women", and a role in the dark comedy "Gosford Park" in 2001.
In 1990, Smith was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and made a Dame.
