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Dame Judi Dench was born Judith Olivia Dench in York, England, to Eleanora Olive (Jones), who was from Dublin, Ireland, and Reginald Arthur Dench, a doctor from Dorset, England. She attended Mount School in York, and studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama. She has performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, and ...
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Actress (126 credits)
Actress (126 credits)
2007-2009
Cranford
(TV Series)
Miss Matty Jenkyns
Miss Matty Jenkyns
- Return to Cranford: Part Two - October 1844
(2009)
... Miss Matty Jenkyns
- Return to Cranford: Part One - August 1844
(2009)
... Miss Matty Jenkyns
- May 1843
(2007)
... Miss Matty Jenkyns
- April 1843
(2007)
... Miss Matty Jenkyns
- November 1842
(2007)
... Miss Matty Jenkyns
2001-2006
Angelina Ballerina
(TV Series)
Miss Lilly / Miss Lillie
Miss Lilly / Miss Lillie
- Angelina Sets Sail/All Dancers on Deck
(2006)
... Miss Lilly
- Sammy's Club/The Anniversary Party
(2003)
... Miss Lillie (voice)
- The Old Oak Tree/Lights, Camera, Action
(2003)
... Miss Lilly (voice)
- The Proposal/William the Conjuror
(2003)
... Miss Lilly (voice)
- The Gymnastics Championship/Angelina's Baby Sister
(2002)
... Miss Lilly (voice, credit only)
1992-2005
As Time Goes By
(TV Series)
Jean Hardcastle / Jean Pargetter
Jean Hardcastle / Jean Pargetter
- Reunion Special: Part 2
(2005)
... Jean Hardcastle
- Reunion Special: Part 1
(2005)
... Jean Hardcastle
- You Must Remember This....
(2002)
... Jean Hardcastle
- What Now?
(2002)
... Jean Hardcastle
- The Wedding
(2002)
... Jean Hardcastle
1996
1914-1918
(TV Mini-Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- Slaughter
(1996)
... Narrator (voice)
- War Without End
(1996)
... Narrator (voice)
- Total War
(1996)
... Narrator (voice)
- Stalemate
(1996)
... Narrator (voice)
- Mutiny
(1996)
... Narrator (voice)
1994
Middlemarch
(TV Mini-Series)
George Eliot
George Eliot
- Episode #1.7
(1994)
... George Eliot (voice)
- Episode #1.6
(1994)
... George Eliot (voice)
1992
The Torch
(TV Mini-Series)
Aba
Aba
- The End of the World
(1992)
... Aba
- The Slave State
(1992)
... Aba
- The Raft
(1992)
... Aba
- The Poseidon
(1992)
... Aba
- The Nikathlon
(1992)
... Aba
1989
Behaving Badly
(TV Mini-Series)
Bridget
Bridget
- The Horse May Talk
(1989)
... Bridget
- Seize the Day
(1989)
... Bridget
- Home Fires
(1989)
... Bridget
- The Tale of the Turbot
(1989)
... Bridget
1987
Theatre Night
(TV Series)
Mrs. Alving / Mrs. Rogers
Mrs. Alving / Mrs. Rogers
- Ghosts
(1987)
... Mrs. Alving
- Make and Break
(1987)
... Mrs. Rogers
1981-1984
A Fine Romance
(TV Series)
Laura
Laura
- Happy Ever After?
(1984)
... Laura
- A Romantic Meal
(1984)
... Laura
- Problems
(1984)
... Laura
- A Weekend Away
(1984)
... Laura
- Mike's New Girlfriend
(1984)
... Laura
1980
Love in a Cold Climate
(TV Mini-Series)
Sadie
Sadie
- In Love and War
(1980)
... Sadie
- Monsieur Le Duc
(1980)
... Sadie
- Foreigners Are Fiends
(1980)
... Sadie
- Heir Apparent
(1980)
... Sadie
- The Merry Widower
(1980)
... Sadie
1968-1979
ITV Playhouse
(TV Series)
Z / Helen Payle
Z / Helen Payle
- Village Wooing
(1979)
... Z
- On Approval
(1968)
... Helen Payle
1978-1979
BBC2 Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Hazel Wiles / Imogen Langrishe
Hazel Wiles / Imogen Langrishe
- On Giant's Shoulders
(1979)
... Hazel Wiles
- Langrishe Go Down
(1978)
... Imogen Langrishe
1968-1978
Jackanory
(TV Series)
Storyteller / Reader
Storyteller / Reader
- A Dog So Small
(1978)
... Reader
- My Sister Sophie/The Vicious Woman
(1968)
... Storyteller
- Chi Ming: Chi Ming and That Dragon Boat Race
(1968)
... Storyteller
- Chi Ming: Chi Ming Moves House
(1968)
... Storyteller
- Chi Ming: Chi Ming and the Jade Earring
(1968)
... Storyteller
1964-1966
Theatre 625
(TV Series)
Terry Stevens - Daughter / Valentine Wannop
Terry Stevens - Daughter / Valentine Wannop
- Talking to a Stranger 4: The Innocent Must Suffer
(1966)
... Terry Stevens - Daughter
- Talking to a Stranger 3: Gladly, My Cross-Eyed Bear
(1966)
... Terry Stevens - Daughter
- Talking to a Stranger 2: No Skill or Special Knowledge Is Required
(1966)
... Terry Stevens - Daughter
- Talking to a Stranger 1: Anytime You're Ready I'll Sparkle
(1966)
... Terry Stevens - Daughter
- Parade's End #3: A Man Could Stand Up
(1964)
... Valentine Wannop
1959-1966
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Louisa Lindley / Dido Morgan / Miss Richards / ...
Louisa Lindley / Dido Morgan / Miss Richards / ...
- Stories of D.H. Lawrence #2: Daughters of the Vicar
(1966)
... Louisa Lindley
- Marching Song
(1964)
... Dido Morgan
- The Teachers
(1963)
... Miss Richards
- The Finambulists
(1963)
... Susannah
- Major Barbara
(1962)
... Major Barbara Undershaft
1960
An Age of Kings
(TV Series)
Katherine, Princess of France
Katherine, Princess of France
- Henry V Part 2: The Band of Brothers
(1960)
... Katherine, Princess of France
- Henry V Part 1: Signs of War
(1960)
... Katherine, Princess of France
1960
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series)
Emily Strachan
Emily Strachan
- Pink String and Sealing Wax
(1960)
... Emily Strachan
1960
The Terrible Choice
(TV Series)
Good Angel
Good Angel
- Dr. Faustus Part 1: A Deed of Gift
(1960)
... Good Angel
1959
Hilda Lessways
(TV Series)
Hilda Lessways
Hilda Lessways
- Episode #1.6
(1959)
... Hilda Lessways
- Episode #1.5
(1959)
... Hilda Lessways
- Episode #1.4
(1959)
... Hilda Lessways
- Episode #1.3
(1959)
... Hilda Lessways
- Episode #1.2
(1959)
... Hilda Lessways
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Soundtrack (7 credits)
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Director (1 credit)
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Thanks (8 credits)
Thanks (8 credits)
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Self (160 credits)
Self (160 credits)
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Archive footage (54 credits)
Archive footage (54 credits)
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She acted in Sean O'Casey's play, "Juno and the Paycock," in a Royal Shakespeare Company production at the Aldwych Theatre in London, England with Norman Rodway in the cast. Trevor Nunn was director. See more »Publicity Listings:
5 Print Biographies | 12 Interviews | 16 Articles | 3 Pictorials | 17 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Dame Judi Dench | Judy DenchHeight:
5' 1" (1.55 m)
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On plastic surgery: I've considered it, but I'm too old now. Every time I go to America I wonder if there is some process where it could all be sucked out and I could be out of there in time for dinner, but I'm frightened it would all drop off under the anaesthetic. See more »Trivia:
She was awarded the 1997 London Evening Standard Theatre Award: The Patricia Rothermere Award for her contributions to theatre. See more »Trademark:
Known for often playing dignified, strong-willed women in positions of authority, who are sometimes opposed or criticised by those under them.Star Sign:
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