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Dame Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton DBE (born 9 January 1956) [1] 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.
Imelda Staunton is an English actress and singer from Archway, London. Her ancestry is primarily Irish. She has worked extensively in theater, and has won 4 Laurence Olivier Awards; 3 for leading roles and one for a supporting role.
4 days ago · Prince William made actress Imelda Staunton — who portrayed his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, in the final seasons of Netflix’s The Crown — a Dame in a moment of art meeting life. On Nov. 12, the Prince of Wales, 42, made Staunton a Dame Commander of the British Empire at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Dec 18, 2023 · Imelda Staunton discusses playing Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown at the time of The Queen's passing.Together on Graham’s sofa are Imelda Staunton, playing Q...
Jun 19, 2024 · Warm, wise, and wickedly funny, Imelda Staunton replaces one crown with another this summer as queen of the West End in “Hello, Dolly!.” She grants an audience to Olivia Marks.
Jan 9, 2024 · Imelda Staunton, the hairdresser’s daughter who became queen. The last incarnation of Elizabeth II in ‘The Crown’ has picked up a string of awards during her career, including a BAFTA and...
Dec 18, 2023 · NPR's Scott Detrow talks with actress Imelda Staunton, who plays Queen Elizabeth II on Netflix's sweeping historical drama The Crown, which is ending its six-season run with a final batch...
Dec 17, 2023 · NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to Imelda Staunton about the joys and challenges of portraying Queen Elizabeth II in the final season of Netflix's The Crown.
Imelda Staunton can next be seen on the upcoming MASTERPIECE on PBS series Flesh and Blood as overly-kind, overly-attentive neighbor Mary — but her on-screen prowess extends far beyond...
The Crown stars Imelda Staunton and Lesley Manville tell the BBC it was a "special" experience playing the royal sisters - but a "shock" when the Queen died while they were...