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Her composed demeanour shows off her signature 'cool under pressure' energy. In 1999, Smith was again awarded a BAFTA for 'Best Supporting Actress'. It was during this period that she earned widespread acclaim, winning her first Best Actress Evening Standard Award for her roles in The Private Ear (1962) and The Public Eye (1963).

Her first role was a short, uncredited appearance in Child in the House (1956) followed by a larger part in the crime drama Nowhere to Go (1959).

In the 1960s, Smith was active in the National Theatre of Great Britain. She was 89.

Smith’s portrayal added depth and humour, and her presence in the movie sequels was a major draw for audiences eager to revisit the Crawley family.

In the end, she was with friends and family. The two would have two children together before divorcing in 1975. She made her professional stage debut in 1952, playing Viola in an Oxford University Dramatics Society production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.

Early Career in Theater and Film

After a brief detour to New York’s Broadway, where she performed in the comedy revue New Faces of 1956, Smith also began to act in movies.

Elegant and refined, like an international top model. The actress found working on Franco Zeffirelli's 'Tea with Mussolini' particularly engaging, appearing as the widow of the British ambassador, Lady Hester Random. Then in 2014, she was appointed to the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH), one of the highest recognitions in Britain.

Maggie Smith’s influence on acting is undeniable.

Whether decked out in splendid costumes for onscreen appearances or 1960s West End spectacles, Loewe campaigns and more, the actress knew exactly how to leave an indelible mark on an audience. She received the Best Actress trophy for her portrayal of an idealistic, unorthodox schoolteacher in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969).

She starred in the adventure comedy 'Travels with My Aunt' (Aunt Augusta Bertram) with directors Robert Stevenson and Robert Fleming, and she appeared in the detective film 'Murder by Death' (Mrs. Nine years later, Smith won Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Neil Simon’s California Suite (1978). But cracks were already showing in the couple's relationship.

Fans loved her for her quick wit and loyalty, making her one of the most memorable characters in the wizarding world. She played the Mother Superior in the crime comedy 'Sister Act' and its sequel. Her sharp one-liners and ability to balance wit with poignancy made her a fan favorite, adding yet another iconic character to her storied career.

Personal Life

Maggie Smith preferred to keep her personal life private.