Judi Dench
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Date of Birth:
December 09, 1934 (87)
Birth Place: York, ENGLAND
Bio:
In a diverse career that has drawn widespread critical and popular admiration, Dame Judi has captivated audiences with a range of classical and contemporary roles across both stage and screen. In recognition of her many achievements she received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 1970, became a ...
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In a diverse career that has drawn widespread critical and popular admiration, Dame Judi has captivated audiences with a range of classical and contemporary roles across both stage and screen. In recognition of her many achievements she received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 1970, became a DBE (Dame of the British Empire) in 1988, and in 2005 was awarded a Companion of Honour. Her performances have garnered her an Academy Award, ten BAFTA awards, and a record eight Laurence Olivier Awards. Dame Judi's career in film has successfully traversed the entire landscape of cinema, from acclaimed performances in British independent hits A Room With a View, Notes On a SCANDAL (for which she won the Best Actress BIFA), Philomena and Iris to her legendary role as M in seven James Bond films from Goldeneye to Skyfall. Her global reputation has been cemented with further lauded roles in the hugely successful India-set comedy The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and its sequel, both directed by John Madden; Roald Dahl's Esio Trot, opposite Dustin Hoffman; and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, directed by Tim Burton.Dame Judi is also revered for her television work. Most recently she starred as Cecily, Duchess of York, in The Hollow Crown for the BBC, and past credits include: The Last of the Blonde Bombshells, for which she received BAFTA and GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS and an Emmy Award nomination; the long-running hit BBC sitcom As Time Goes By; and the critically acclaimed Cranford series, for which she received a number of major award nominations.
Dame Judi's celebrated career on stage has mirrored her achievements on screen, from her most recent, Olivier award-winning role in Kenneth Branagh's The Winter's Tale, to The Vote, directed by Josie Rourke, which was also broadcast live on UK General Election night in a landmark television event. She has regularly collaborated with the leading theatre directors of her era, including Sir Peter Hall (The Royal Family, Hay Fever), Michael Grandage (Peter and Alice, Madame de Sade) and Sir Richard Eyre (Amy's View).
Following last year's roles in Kenneth Branagh's Murder on the Orient Express and Victoria & Abdul, directed by Stephen Frears, Dame Judi recently wrapped production on Disney's Artemis Fowl, directed by Kenneth Branagh, and will soon be seen in feature film Red Joan, directed by Trevor Nunn.
Judi Dench Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role ![]() |
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Judi DenchThe Winter's Tale | ||
Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Actress | ||
Judi DenchPeter And Alice | ||
Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Performance in a Supporting Role | ||
Judi DenchAll's Well That Ends Wel | ||
Evening Standard Awards - 2004 - Lebedev Special Award ![]() |
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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Actress - Play ![]() |
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Judi DenchLindsay Duncan | ||
Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Actress | ||
Judi DenchFilumena | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Actress in a Play | ||
Judi Dench , Amy's View | ||
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play ![]() |
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Judi Dench, Amy's View | ||
Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Actress | ||
Judi DenchAmy's View | ||
Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Actress in a Musical ![]() |
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Judi Dench, A Little Night Music | ||
Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Actress | ||
Judi DenchThe Gift Of The Gorgon, RSC | ||
Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Director of a Musical | ||
Judi DenchThe Boys From Syracuse | ||
Olivier Awards - 1987 - Actress of the Year ![]() |
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Judi DenchAntony And Cleopatra | ||
Olivier Awards - 1983 - Actress of the Year in a New Play ![]() |
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Judi DenchPack Of Lies | ||
Olivier Awards - 1982 - Actress of the Year in a New Play | ||
Judi Dench, Other Places | ||
Olivier Awards - 1982 - Actress of the Year in a Revival | ||
Judi DenchThe Importance Of Being Earnest | ||
Olivier Awards - 1980 - Actress of the Year in a Revival ![]() |
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Judi Dench, Juno And The Paycock, RSC | ||
Olivier Awards - 1977 - Actress of the Year in a Revival ![]() |
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Judi DenchMacbeth |
Judi Dench News

by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022
Hayley Mills, best known for her memorable performances in Disney's The Parent Trap and Pollyanna, has signed on to lead the upcoming stage adaptation of the acclaimed film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2022
A piece of the set from Shakespeare in Love will become a permanent part of the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, Knowsley.

by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2022
The Muny announced today that Robert Petkoff, Ta'Nika Gibson and Brandon Chu will star in the enchanting and romantic legend, Lerner and Loewe's Camelot, June 22-28, 2022. This triumphant story is directed by Matt Kunkel, choreographed by Beth Crandall, with music direction by Abdul Hamid Royal.

by - May 5, 2022
Today's top stories include our Tony Awards host, Ariana DeBose! Plus, watch the opening number from MJ the Musical, check out photos and clips from the Stephen Sondheim celebration performances, Sondheim's Old Friends, and more!

by BroadwayWorld TV - May 4, 2022
An all-star cast came together last night (Tuesday, May 3) in London's West End for a thrilling, joyous celebration of the extraordinary talents and legacy of composer & lyricist Stephen Sondheim at the theatre which was gloriously rebuilt and renamed in his honor.

by BroadwayWorld TV - May 4, 2022
An all-star cast came together last evening (Tuesday, May 3) in London’s West End for a thrilling, joyous celebration of the extraordinary talents and legacy of composer & lyricist Stephen Sondheim at the theatre which was gloriously rebuilt and renamed in his honor.

by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2022
Glittering array of stars gather to remember iconic talent in special one-off show on 13th June including Stephen Fry, Judi Dench, Bill Bailey, Harry Hill, Maureen Lipman, Barry Humphries and Stewart Lee, plus recorded tributes from the likes of Stephen Merchant, Sandi Toksvig, Emma Thompson & Lee Mack…

by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 27, 2022
Cameron Mackintosh has invited Stephen Sondheim’s old friends to join him in celebrating his extraordinary talents and legacy at the Sondheim Theatre which was recently gloriously rebuilt in Sondheim’s honour and thanks the cast and company and everyone involved for agreeing to a special screening which will allow over 2,500 to see the performance.

by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2022
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) announced that Gregory Doran will step down as Artistic Director from today after 35 years with the Company including the last ten years as Artistic Director.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022
The Green Room 42 has announced their April line-up for in-person performances. Located inside YOTEL Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue, Fourth Floor), The Green Room 42 is Broadway's newest and most spacious cabaret club.
Judi Dench Videos

by BroadwayWorld TV - May 4, 2022
An all-star cast came together last night (Tuesday, May 3) in London's West End for a thrilling, joyous celebration of the extraordinary talents and legacy of composer & lyricist Stephen Sondheim at the theatre which was gloriously rebuilt and renamed in his honor.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 27, 2022
Cameron Mackintosh has invited Stephen Sondheim’s old friends to join him in celebrating his extraordinary talents and legacy at the Sondheim Theatre which was recently gloriously rebuilt in Sondheim’s honour and thanks the cast and company and everyone involved for agreeing to a special screening which will allow over 2,500 to see the performance.

by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2022
Last night, Dame Judi Dench was a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers. In the interview, she talks about her film Belfast, working with Kenneth Branagh and learning Tik Tok dances with her grandson.

by Stage Tube - Sep 16, 2020
Jason Derulo looks back at the last time he visited 'The Kelly Clarkson Show,' including the jaw-dropping moment where he impersonated a feline on all fours. Plus, he talks about his new single, 'Take You Dancing,' and all the crazy things he's done to stay entertained during quarantine.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 13, 2020
The Brilliant musician and composer George Fenton sat down with celebrity interviewer and theatre historian Neil Sean to chat through his new album and massive back catalogue a?" What became apparent was George is no ordinary composer taking on a vast cross section of work loved world-wide.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 13, 2020
Musician and composer George Fenton sat down with celebrity interviewer and theatre historian Neil Sean to chat about his new album and massive back catalogue.

by Stage Tube - Jul 11, 2020
BBC has released a new clip from episode 6 of Staged, featuring Judi Dench - watch as she puts the actors 'in their place' as only she can.

by Stage Tube - Jun 25, 2020
Dame Judi Dench recently chatted with Channel 4 about the future of the theatre and more.

by Stage Tube - May 10, 2020
What do you think Sam Smith would ask Judi Dench, given the chance? What about Cara Delevingne, Stormzy, Charlize Theron, Naomi Scott, Kate Moss, or her former James Bond co-star, Daniel Craig?

by Stage Tube - Apr 5, 2020
Video essayist and YouTuber Lindsay Ellis has created an hour-long video, attempting to explain CATS.