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Few in modern British history have come as far or achieved as much from humble beginnings as Glenda Jackson has. From acclaimed actress to respected MP (Member of Parliament), she is known for her high intelligence and meticulous approach to her work. She was born to a working-class household in Birkenhead, where her father was a bricklayer and ...
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Actress (51 credits)
Actress (51 credits)
1980
The Morecambe & Wise Show
(TV Series)
Woman Kissed by Eric
Woman Kissed by Eric
- 1980 Christmas Show
(1980)
... Woman Kissed by Eric
1971
Elizabeth R
(TV Mini-Series)
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth I
- Sweet England's Pride
(1971)
... Queen Elizabeth I
- The Enterprise of England
(1971)
... Queen Elizabeth I
- Horrible Conspiracies
(1971)
... Queen Elizabeth I
- Shadow in the Sun
(1971)
... Queen Elizabeth I
- The Marriage Game
(1971)
... Queen Elizabeth I
1965-1968
The Wednesday Play
(TV Series)
Julie / Cathy
Julie / Cathy
- Let's Murder Vivaldi
(1968)
... Julie
- Horror of Darkness
(1965)
... Cathy
1967
Half Hour Story
(TV Series)
Claire Foley
Claire Foley
- Which of These Two Ladies Is He Married To?
(1967)
... Claire Foley
1963
Z Cars
(TV Series)
WPC Fernley / Hospital Nurse
WPC Fernley / Hospital Nurse
- By the Book
(1963)
... WPC Fernley
- Act of Vengeance
(1963)
... Hospital Nurse
1957-1961
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Jurywoman / Iris Jones
Jurywoman / Iris Jones
- Doctor Everyman's Hour
(1961)
... Jurywoman
- A Voice in Vision
(1957)
... Iris Jones
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Self (80 credits)
Self (80 credits)
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Archive footage (18 credits)
Archive footage (18 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
She acted in Peter Weiss's play, "The Persecution and Assassination of Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of Marquis De Sade,"in a Royal Shakespeare Company production at the Aldwych Theatre in London, England with Ian Richardson, Michael Williams, Clive Revill, Patrick Magee, ... See more »Publicity Listings:
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Glenda Jackson MPHeight:
5' 6½" (1.69 m)
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One of the most depressing remarks that was made when I first came to the House of Commons was made by an MP who said, "What d'you want to come here for? You're famous already". See more »Trivia:
Is one of 17 actresses to have won the Triple Crown of Acting (an Oscar, Emmy and Tony). The others in chronological order are Helen Hayes, Ingrid Bergman, Shirley Booth, Liza Minnelli, Rita Moreno, Maureen Stapleton, Jessica Tandy, Audrey Hepburn, Anne Bancroft, Vanessa Redgrave, Maggie Smith, Ellen Burstyn, Helen Mirren, Frances McDormand, Jessica Lange and Viola Davis. See more »Trademark:
Playing emancipated women roles See more »Star Sign:
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