MAGGIE SMITH | 87

Maggie Smith is one of the most famous English actresses today. She reached her international stardom when she played as the much-loved Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter movie series. She has been in the business since the mid-1950s and already has more than 60 movie credits to her name. Smith was born on December 28, 1934, in Ilford, Essex. When she turned four, she, her parents, and her older twin brothers moved to Oxford, where they spent the rest of their growing years. She ultimately went to Oxford High School and then Oxford Playhouse to get her education.

In 1990, Queen Elizabeth II named her Dame for her many contributions to the performing arts. She was also honored with a Companion of Honour in 2014 for her services to drama. Last year, Maggie returned to the London stage after 12 years to do Christopher Hampton¡¯s new play, A German Life.