About
Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton (born January 9, 1956) is an English actress and singer. After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Staunton began her career in repertory theatre in 1976 and appeared in various theatre productions in the United Kingdom. Staunton has performed in a variety of plays and musicals in London throughout her career, winning four Laurence Olivier Awards; three for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for her roles in the musicals Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, and Gypsy, and one for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Play for her work in both A Chorus of Disapproval and The Corn is Green. Her other stage appearances include The Beggar's Opera, The Wizard of Oz, Uncle Vanya, Guys and Dolls, Entertaining Mr Sloane, and Good People. She has been nominated for 13 Olivier Awards. On film, Staunton starred in Antonia and Jane; in...
Known for
Doctor WhoSeries • 2005
Midsomer MurdersSeries • 1997
The CrownSeries • 2016
Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixMovie • 2007
Screen TwoSeries • 1985
Tales from the CryptSeries • 1989
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1Movie • 2010
PlayhouseSeries • 1974
Natural WorldSeries • 1983
PerformanceSeries • 1991
Alice in WonderlandMovie • 2010
ScreenPlaySeries • 1986
The Ruth Rendell MysteriesSeries • 1987
TryingSeries • 2020
Little BritainSeries • 2003
MaleficentMovie • 2014
Arthur ChristmasMovie • 2011
Maleficent: Mistress of EvilMovie • 2019
Chicken RunMovie • 2000
Sense and SensibilityMovie • 1995
Lily's Driftwood BaySeries • 2014
Paddington 2Movie • 2017
Chicken Run: Dawn of the NuggetMovie • 2023
Paddington in PeruMovie • 2024