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Other Works:
She acted in William Shakespeare's play, "As You Like It," at the Old Vic Theatre in London, England with Barbara Jefford, John Justin, Alec McCowen, Maggie Smith, John Moffatt, Gerald James, John Stride, and Barbara Leigh-Hunt in the cast. Toye was director.
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Publicity Listings:
5 Print Biographies
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12 Interviews
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17 Articles
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3 Pictorials
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33 Magazine Cover Photos
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Alternate Names:
Dame Judi Dench | Judy Dench
Height:
5' 1" (1.55 m)
Parents:
Dench (Jones), Eleanora Olive
| Dench, Reginald Arthur
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Personal Quote:
I'm more comfortable on stage, where there is an audience to tell a story to, as opposed to a film set where you are not in charge at all. On stage you can hear an audience's reactions. Within two minutes of a play starting you know how the evening will go. On film you're more reliant on the director. The moment he leaves you, you're like a child learning to walk.
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Trivia:
Has twice been nominated for an Oscar in the same year that another actress was nominated for playing the same role. She received Best Supporting Actress for playing Queen Elizabeth I in
Shakespeare in Love (1998), while
Cate Blanchett was nominated for
Elizabeth (1998). She was later nominated for Best Actress in
Iris (2001), for which
Kate Winslet was also nominated for the title role.
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Trademark:
Known for often playing dignified, strong-willed women in positions of authority, who are sometimes opposed or criticised by those under them.