Judi Dench

Date of Birth: December 09, 1934
Place of Birth: North Yorkshire, England

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Judi Dench

Dame Judith Olivia Dench is well known for often playing dignified, strong willed women in positions of authority who are sometimes opposed or criticized by those under her.

In September 1957, she made her first professional stage appearance with the Old Vic Company, at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool, as Ophelia in Hamlet, then her London debut in the same production at the Old Vic.

IIn 1959 Judi made her on-screen debut with a BBC made-for-television movie "Hilda Lessways". That was the beginning of her television career that spanned five decades of amazing performances on screen; and at 73, Judi Dench is still pursuing acting in major motion pictures.

She has won multiple awards for performances on the London stage, including a record six Laurence Olivier Awards. She also won the Tony Award for her 1999 Broadway performance in the role of Esme Allen in David Hare's Amy's View. Alongside her numerous award winning performances, she has also managed to take on the role of Director for a number of stage productions. Dench won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress as Elizabeth I in the film Shakespeare in Love.

Dench was awarded the OBE in 1970, became a Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1988, and a Companion of Honour in 2005.

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Judi Dench Information:

Eye color:	Green
Height:	5'1" (1.55 m)
Nickname(s):	Judi is her nickname taken from Judith
Notable feature(s):
Education:	Central School of Speech and Drama
Family:	Late Husband: Michael Williams (2001) Finty Williams (Actress)
Resides in:	London, England
Religious affiliations:	Quaker
Political affiliation:
Personal interests/hobbies:	She is interested in Thoroughbred horse racing and in partnership with her chauffeur Bryan Agar owns a four-year-old horse "Smokey Oakey" who won the 2008 Brigadier Gerard Stakes.
Charities/Causes:	In February 2008, she was named as the first official patron of the York Youth Mysteries 2008, a project to allow young people to explore the York Mystery Plays through dance, film-making and circus. This culminated on 21 June with a day of city centre performances in York.
Other:	Judi trained as a set designer before pursuing acting.

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Bluedolphingirl011

I love Judi Dench their is no other actress that I would rather meet in person than her. I think she is Number 1 in the acting category she can do any scene andy character and become that person so believable you almost forget who is playing the role.

posted 54 days ago
NEWYORKLIZ34

hi mrs judi dench....... love u in the bbc tv shows and in all of james bone movies too and also in all thoughter movies too........

posted 103 days ago
peddie8970

I was on holiday in England this summer (2009) and I just happened to be in Lacock when the Christmas Special of Cranford was being filmed. On my very first day I got a really good shot of Dame Judi Dench walking over to the set. I met some of the other cast but it would have made my 40th birthday really special if I had met Dame Judi.
She is such a talented Dame excuse the pun & I wish her health & happiness.

posted 129 days ago
leannedbrown

Judi has to be the most talented and gorgeous maturer actress, the Uk can offer!!She lives nearby, and is patron to my daughters school,a wonderful,wonderful woman!!!JUDI, IF YOUR EVER PASSING BY,LET ME BUY YOU DINNER..LOL

posted 266 days ago
lunaviker

I love the Dame! And I never knew she was so petite...we're the same height. :)

posted 268 days ago
dreamforever20

Judi Dench is ammmmaaaazzing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How anybody could dislike her I can't much imagine.
=D

posted 644 days ago
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posted 811 days ago
garbagefanawesome

She's been in more Bond films than Casino Royale. Why aren't they on her filmography

posted 871 days ago
pirateXgirlXclaudia

OMG I HATEEEEE JUDI DENCH!?!?!?! How she is an actor and has fans i have no idea!

posted 871 days ago
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a really great actress
luv her to death

posted 875 days ago

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Rage (Unrated, 2009)
Nine (PG-13, 2009)
Quantum of Solace (PG-13, 2008)
Notes on a Scandal (R, 2006)
Casino Royale (PG-13, 2006)
Doogal (G, 2006)
Mrs. Henderson Presents (R, 2006)
Pride and Prejudice (PG, 2005)
Ladies in Lavender (PG-13, 2005)
The Chronicles of Riddick (Unrated, 2004)

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