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Maggie Smith

Dame Margaret Natalie Smith, a British actress, is celebrated for her sharp wit and versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles throughout her impressive seven-decade career in theatre and film. One of Britain's most recognizable and prolific actresses, she has earned numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, four Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. Smith is also one of the few performers to have achieved the Triple Crown of Acting.

December 1934: Margaret Natalie Smith Born

On December 1934, Margaret Natalie Smith was born in Ilford, Essex, to Margaret Hutton (née Little), a Scottish secretary, and Nathaniel Smith, a public-health pathologist.

1952: Stage Career at Oxford Playhouse Begins

In 1952, Maggie Smith began her stage career as a student, performing at the Oxford Playhouse.

1952: Debut as Viola in Twelfth Night

In 1952, at the age of 17, Maggie Smith began her career as Viola in "Twelfth Night" at the Oxford Playhouse.

1953: Acted in Rookery Nook and Cakes and Ale

In 1953, Maggie Smith continued to act in productions at the Oxford Playhouse, including "Rookery Nook" and "Cakes and Ale".

1954: Acted in The Government Inspector and Oxford Accents

In 1954, Maggie Smith appeared in "The Government Inspector" at the Oxford Playhouse and in the television programme "Oxford Accents".

December 1956: Broadway Debut in New Faces of '56

From June to December 1956, Maggie Smith made her Broadway debut playing several roles in the review "New Faces of '56" at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

1956: First Film Appearance in Child in the House

In 1956, Maggie Smith appeared in her first film, an uncredited role as a party guest in the British drama "Child in the House".

1957: Starred in Share My Lettuce

In 1957, Maggie Smith starred opposite Kenneth Williams in the musical comedy "Share My Lettuce".

1959: BAFTA Nomination for Nowhere to Go

In 1959, Maggie Smith received the first of her 18 British Academy Film Award nominations for her role in "Nowhere to Go".

1962: Appeared in Go to Blazes

In 1962, Maggie Smith appeared in the British comedy "Go to Blazes".

1962: Won Evening Standard Award and Joined National Theatre

In 1962, Maggie Smith won her first Evening Standard Award for her roles in "The Private Ear" and "The Public Eye" and was invited by Laurence Olivier to join his new National Theatre Company.

1963: Appeared in The V.I.P.s

In 1963, Maggie Smith appeared in a supporting role in the British drama film "The V.I.P.s".

1963: Appeared in The Recruiting Officer

In 1963-1964, Maggie Smith appeared opposite Laurence Olivier as Sylvia in "The Recruiting Officer".

1964: Appeared in The Pumpkin Eater

In 1964, Maggie Smith appeared in "The Pumpkin Eater".

1964: Hay Fever

In 1964, Maggie Smith starred in the production of Hay Fever by Noël Coward.

1964: Acted in The Master Builder and Incident during Othello production

In 1964-1965, Maggie Smith appeared as Hilde in Ibsen's "The Master Builder". During a 1964 production of Othello, Olivier struck Smith across the face, knocking her out.

1965: Oscar Nomination for Othello and Appearance in Young Cassidy

In 1965, Maggie Smith earned her first Oscar nomination for her performance in the film adaptation of "Othello" and also appeared in "Young Cassidy".

1965: Oscar Nomination for Othello

In 1965, Maggie Smith received an Oscar nomination for her role in "Othello".

June 1967: Married actor Robert Stephens

On June 29, 1967, Maggie Smith married actor Robert Stephens. They had two sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens.

1967: Appeared in The Honey Pot

In 1967, Maggie Smith appeared in Joseph L. Mankiewicz's crime comedy "The Honey Pot".

1967: Portrayal of Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing

In 1967, Maggie Smith's portrayal of Beatrice in "Much Ado About Nothing", directed by Franco Zeffirelli, was broadcast on British television.

1968: Appeared in Hot Millions

In 1968, Maggie Smith appeared in "Hot Millions".

1969: Guest-starred in Oh! What a Lovely War

In 1969, Maggie Smith guest-starred as a Music Hall Star in Richard Attenborough's musical comedy "Oh! What a Lovely War".

1969: Won Academy Award for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

In 1969, Maggie Smith won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie", also winning her first BAFTA Film Award for Best Actress.

1970: Starred in Hedda Gabler

In 1970, Maggie Smith played the title role in Ingmar Bergman's London production of Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler", winning her second Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress.

1970: Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

In the 1970 New Year Honours, Maggie Smith was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).

1971: Conferred honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) degree by the University of St Andrews

In 1971, Maggie Smith was conferred an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) degree by the University of St Andrews.

1972: Oscar Nomination for Travels with My Aunt

In 1972, Maggie Smith received an Oscar nomination for her performance in "Travels with My Aunt".

1972: Starred in Travels with My Aunt

In 1972, Maggie Smith starred as Augusta Bertram in "Travels with My Aunt", receiving her third Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

1973: Starred in Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing

In 1973, Maggie Smith starred in the film "Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing".

April 1975: Divorced from Robert Stephens

On April 6, 1975, Maggie Smith divorced actor Robert Stephens.

June 1975: Married playwright Beverley Cross

On June 23, 1975, Maggie Smith married playwright Beverley Cross at the Guildford Register Office.

1975: Starred in Private Lives on Broadway

In 1975, Maggie Smith starred as Amanda Prynne in Noël Coward's comedy "Private Lives" at the 46th Street Theatre on Broadway, receiving positive reviews and her first Tony Award nomination.

1976: Stratford Shakespeare Festival: Anthony and Cleopatra

From 1976 to 1980, Maggie Smith appeared in numerous productions at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario; her roles included Cleopatra in Anthony and Cleopatra in 1976.

1976: Appeared in Murder by Death

In 1976, Maggie Smith appeared in "Murder by Death".

1977: Stratford Shakespeare Festival: A Midsummer Night's Dream and Richard III

From 1976 to 1980, Maggie Smith appeared in numerous productions at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario; her roles included Titania and Hippolyta in A Midsummer Night's Dream and Queen Elizabeth in Richard III in 1977.

1978: Stratford Shakespeare Festival: As You Like It and Macbeth

From 1976 to 1980, Maggie Smith appeared in numerous productions at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario; her roles included Rosalind in As You Like It and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth in 1978.

1978: Starred in Death on the Nile and California Suite

In 1978, Maggie Smith starred in "Death on the Nile" and won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "California Suite", also winning her first Golden Globe Award.

1978: Academy Award for California Suite

In 1978, Maggie Smith won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "California Suite".

1979: Tony Nomination for Night and Day

In 1979, Maggie Smith received a Tony nomination for her performance in Tom Stoppard's "Night and Day" on Broadway.

1979: Return to Broadway in Night and Day

In 1979, Maggie Smith returned to Broadway in Tom Stoppard's "Night and Day" as Ruth Carson, receiving her second Tony Award nomination.

1980: End of Stratford Shakespeare Festival Productions

From 1976 to 1980, Maggie Smith appeared in numerous productions at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario.

1981: Starred in Quartet and Clash of the Titans

In 1981, Maggie Smith starred in the Merchant Ivory film "Quartet" and played the goddess Thetis in "Clash of the Titans".

1981: Evening Standard Theatre Award for Virginia

In 1981, Maggie Smith won her third Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress for her role as Virginia Woolf in Edna O'Brien's play, Virginia.

1982: Starred in Evil Under the Sun

In 1982, Maggie Smith starred as Daphne Castle in "Evil Under the Sun".

1982: Michael Caine warned Michael Palin about Maggie Smith

In 1982, after Michael Palin was about to embark on the film "The Missionary" with Maggie Smith, Michael Caine humorously telephoned Palin, warning him that she would steal the film.

1983: Starred in All for Love and Better Late Than Never

In 1983, Maggie Smith starred as Mrs. Silly in All for Love, receiving her first Best Actress BAFTA TV Award nomination and appeared in the film Better Late Than Never.

1984: Evening Standard Theatre Award for The Way of the World

In 1984, Maggie Smith won her fourth Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress, for her role as Millament in The Way of the World.

1984: Won BAFTA Film Award for A Private Function

In 1984, Maggie Smith won her second Best Actress BAFTA Film Award for her role in "A Private Function" and also starred in "Lily in Love".

1985: A Room with a View

In 1985, Maggie Smith portrayed Charlotte Bartlett in the film A Room with a View, which received universal acclaim and earned eight Academy Award nominations. Smith also earned her fifth Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress and won her second Golden Globe Award and her third British Academy Film Award for Best Actress.

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1985: Oscar Nomination for A Room with a View

In 1985, Maggie Smith received an Oscar nomination for her performance in "A Room with a View".

1986: Awarded an honorary DLitt from the University of Bath

In 1986, Maggie Smith was awarded an honorary DLitt from the University of Bath.

1987: Starred in A Bed Among the Lentils

In 1987, Maggie Smith starred as Susan in "A Bed Among the Lentils", receiving a second BAFTA TV nomination.

1987: London Production of Lettice and Lovage

In 1987, Maggie Smith starred in the London production of Lettice and Lovage alongside Margaret Tyzack, receiving an Olivier Award nomination.

1987: The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne

In 1987, Maggie Smith won her fourth BAFTA Film Award for Best Actress for the title role in the film The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne, directed by Jack Clayton.

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January 1988: Diagnosed with Graves' disease

In January 1988, Maggie Smith was diagnosed with Graves' disease, for which she underwent radiotherapy and optical surgery.

1990: Broadway Transfer of Lettice and Lovage

In 1990, Maggie Smith reprised her role in Lettice and Lovage when it transferred to Broadway, and she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.

1990: Made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II

In 1990, Maggie Smith was made a dame by Queen Elizabeth II.

1990: Tony Award for Lettice and Lovage

In 1990, Maggie Smith won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her performance in "Lettice and Lovage" on Broadway.

1990: Promoted to Dame Commander (DBE)

In the 1990 New Year Honours, Maggie Smith was promoted to Dame Commander (DBE).

1991: Acted in Hook

In 1991, Maggie Smith acted in "Hook".

1991: Awarded the Shakespeare Prize by the Hamburg Alfred Toepfer Foundation

In 1991, Maggie Smith was awarded the Shakespeare Prize by the Hamburg Alfred Toepfer Foundation.

1992: Acted in Sister Act

In 1992, Maggie Smith acted in "Sister Act".

1992: Sister Act and Memento Mori

In 1992, Maggie Smith appeared as Mother Superior in the film Sister Act and received a British Academy Television Award nomination for her role in the TV film Memento Mori.

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1992: Made a Fellow of the British Film Institute

In 1992, Maggie Smith was made a Fellow of the British Film Institute in recognition of her outstanding contribution to film culture.

1993: Acted in The Secret Garden

In 1993, Maggie Smith acted in "The Secret Garden".

1993: Sister Act 2, Suddenly Last Summer, and The Importance of Being Earnest

In 1993, Maggie Smith appeared in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, received her first Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role in the PBS television film Suddenly, Last Summer, and portrayed Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest at the Aldwych Theatre, receiving her fourth Olivier Award nomination.

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1993: Received British Film Institute Fellowship

In 1993, Maggie Smith received the British Film Institute Fellowship.

1993: Awarded with the BAFTA Special Award by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts

In 1993, Maggie Smith was awarded the BAFTA Special Award by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

1994: Received an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) from the University of Cambridge

In 1994, Maggie Smith received an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) from the University of Cambridge.

1994: Elected to the American Theatre Hall of Fame

In 1994, Maggie Smith was elected to the American Theatre Hall of Fame.

1995: Richard III

In 1995, Maggie Smith portrayed the Duchess of York in the film adaptation of William Shakespeare's Richard III.

Richard III: No Fear Shakespeare Side-by-Side Plain English (Volume 15)
Richard III: No Fear Shakespeare Side-by-Side Plain English (Volume 15)

1995: Honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Women in Film and Television UK

In 1995, Maggie Smith was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Women in Film and Television UK.

1996: The First Wives Club

In 1996, Maggie Smith appeared in the comedy film The First Wives Club.

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1996: Received BAFTA Fellowship

In 1996, Maggie Smith received the BAFTA Fellowship.

1996: Presented with the BAFTA Fellowship by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts

In 1996, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts presented Maggie Smith with the BAFTA Fellowship, the highest honor the Academy can bestow.

1997: Washington Square

In 1997, Maggie Smith starred in the film Washington Square, playing Aunt Lavinia Penniman.

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1997: A Delicate Balance

In 1997, Maggie Smith starred in the play A Delicate Balance, receiving her fifth Olivier Award nomination for her performance.

March 1998: Death of Beverley Cross

On March 20, 1998, Maggie Smith's husband, playwright Beverley Cross, died.

April 1999: Received the William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre

On April 10, 1999, Maggie Smith received the William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre (The Will Award) presented by the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C., for her significant contribution to classical theatre in the United States.

1999: The Lady in the Van and David Copperfield

In 1999, Maggie Smith gained critical acclaim for her performance in The Lady in the Van, receiving her sixth Laurence Olivier Award nomination. She also starred in the BBC adaptation of David Copperfield, receiving a British Academy Television Award and her second Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

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David Copperfield (Penguin Classics)

1999: Tea with Mussolini and Other Films

In 1999, Maggie Smith won her fifth BAFTA Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for the film Tea with Mussolini. She also starred in The Last September and Curtain Call in the same year.

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2001: Gosford Park

In 2001, Maggie Smith appeared in Gosford Park. Her portrayal as Constance, Countess of Trentham earned her a sixth Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The film premiered at the 2001 London Film Festival.

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2001: Harry Potter film series

In 2001, Maggie Smith began playing Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series, a role requested by author J. K. Rowling.

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2001: Oscar Nomination for Gosford Park

In 2001, Maggie Smith received an Oscar nomination for her performance in "Gosford Park".

2002: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood and The Breath of Life

In 2002, Maggie Smith starred in Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood and reunited with Judi Dench for the stage play The Breath of Life.

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2003: My House in Umbria

In 2003, Maggie Smith received her first Primetime Emmy Award for her role in the HBO television film My House in Umbria. She also received her 8th Golden Globe nomination for her performance.

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2003: Won Emmy for My House in Umbria

In 2003, Maggie Smith won a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in the HBO film "My House in Umbria".

2004: Ladies in Lavender and Talking Heads

In 2004, Maggie Smith acted with Judi Dench in the film Ladies in Lavender and toured Australia in Alan Bennett's Talking Heads.

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2005: Keeping Mum

In 2005, Maggie Smith starred in the black comedy Keeping Mum.

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2006: Star on the London Avenue of Stars removed

In 2006, Maggie Smith had a star on the London Avenue of Stars until all of the stars were removed.

2007: Becoming Jane

In 2007, Maggie Smith appeared in the British costume drama Becoming Jane, a film that depicts the early life of Jane Austen.

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2007: The Lady from Dubuque and Capturing Mary

In 2007, Maggie Smith starred in a revival of Edward Albee's stage play The Lady from Dubuque and in the HBO television film Capturing Mary, for which she was nominated for her fourth Primetime Emmy Award.

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2007: Diagnosed with breast cancer

In 2007, The Sunday Telegraph disclosed that Maggie Smith had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

2009: From Time to Time

In 2009, Maggie Smith appeared in Julian Fellowes's fantasy drama film From Time to Time.

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2009: Reported to have made a full recovery

In 2009, Maggie Smith was reported to have made a full recovery from breast cancer.

2010: Celebrated with the Society of London Theatre Special Award at the Laurence Olivier Awards

At the 2010 Laurence Olivier Awards, Maggie Smith was celebrated with the Society of London Theatre Special Award.

2010: Downton Abbey

In 2010, Maggie Smith began appearing as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, in Downton Abbey. The show became a cultural phenomenon, and Smith's performance won her three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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2010: Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

In 2010, Maggie Smith played Mrs. Docherty in the film Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang.

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2010: Received Society of London Theatre Special Award

In 2010, Maggie Smith received the Society of London Theatre Special Award.

2010: Discovery of Much Ado About Nothing screen version

In 2010, the screen version of Maggie Smith's 1967 portrayal of Beatrice in "Much Ado About Nothing" was discovered in the Library of Congress.

September 2011: Offered support for rebuilding the Court Theatre in Christchurch, New Zealand

In September 2011, Maggie Smith offered her support for raising the NZ$4.6 million needed to help rebuild the Court Theatre in Christchurch, New Zealand, after the earthquake in 2011 that caused severe damage to the area.

2011: Concluded Harry Potter film series

In 2001-2011, Maggie Smith portrayed Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series.

July 2012: Became a patron of the International Glaucoma Association

In July 2012, Maggie Smith became a patron of the International Glaucoma Association (now known as Glaucoma UK), hoping to support the organisation and raise the profile of glaucoma.

September 2012: Honoured with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Legacy Award

In September 2012, Maggie Smith was honoured with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Legacy Award, presented to her by Christopher Plummer at a ceremony at the Fairmont Royal York hotel.

November 2012: Contributed a drawing to the Celebrity Paw Auction

On 27 November 2012, Maggie Smith contributed a drawing of her own hand to the 2012 Celebrity Paw Auction, to raise funds for Cats Protection.

2012: Acted in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Quartet

In 2012, Maggie Smith acted in "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" and "Quartet".

May 2013: Contributed a gnome for an auction to raise money for the Royal Horticultural Society Campaign for School Gardening

In May 2013, Maggie Smith contributed a gnome which she had decorated, for an auction to raise money for the Royal Horticultural Society Campaign for School Gardening.

2013: National Theatre Live: 50 Years On Stage

In 2013, Maggie Smith participated in the filmed event National Theatre Live: 50 Years On Stage, featuring a clip from the 1964 production of Hay Fever and a live monologue from The Beaux' Stratagem.

2013: Awarded the Evening Standard Icon Award

In 2013, Maggie Smith was awarded the Evening Standard Icon Award.

2013: Expressed feelings of loneliness

In 2013, when asked if she was lonely, Maggie Smith replied, "it seems a bit pointless, going on on one's own, and not having someone to share it with".

February 2014: Inducted into the Actors Hall of Fame

On February 9, 2014, Maggie Smith was inducted into the Actors Hall of Fame.

2014: My Old Lady

In 2014, Maggie Smith starred in the romantic comedy My Old Lady.

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2014: Appointed Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH)

In 2014, Maggie Smith was appointed Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH) for services to drama in the Queen's Birthday Honours, becoming the third actress to receive the honour.

March 2015: Announcement of Downton Abbey Departure

In March 2015, Maggie Smith announced that the sixth season of Downton Abbey would be her last.

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October 2015: The Lady in the Van and The Graham Norton Show

In October 2015, Maggie Smith received positive reviews for her performance in The Lady in the Van. On October 30, 2015, she appeared on The Graham Norton Show, her first appearance on a chat show in 42 years, discussing her appearance in the film.

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2015: Downton Abbey Ended

From 2010 to 2015, Maggie Smith gained international fame for her role as Violet Crawley in the British period drama "Downton Abbey".

2015: Acted in The Lady in the Van

In 2015, Maggie Smith acted in "The Lady in the Van".

2015: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

In 2015, Maggie Smith appeared in The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, a sequel to the 2012 film.

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2015: Recalled Othello incident on The Graham Norton Show

In 2015, Maggie Smith recalled the 1964 incident during the "Othello" production on The Graham Norton Show.

March 2016: Awarded the Critics' Circle Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts

In March 2016, Maggie Smith was awarded the Critics' Circle Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts.

April 2016: Awarded the Bodley Medal by the University of Oxford's Bodleian Libraries

In April 2016, Maggie Smith was awarded the Bodley Medal by the University of Oxford's Bodleian Libraries in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the performing arts.

2016: Smith discusses aging into character roles

In 2016, Maggie Smith told NPR that as a character actor, she was able to age into roles as mothers and grandmothers while still developing her talents.

2016: Experiences working with Alan Rickman

In 2016, while promoting The Lady in the Van, Maggie Smith shared her positive experiences working on the Harry Potter films and with Alan Rickman, noting his terrific acting and their shared laughter on set.

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October 2017: Made an honorary fellow of Mansfield College, Oxford

In October 2017, Maggie Smith was made an honorary fellow of Mansfield College, Oxford.

2018: Recalled Othello incident in Nothing Like a Dame documentary

In 2018, Maggie Smith recalled the 1964 incident during the "Othello" production in the documentary "Nothing Like a Dame".

2018: Starred in British documentary Nothing Like a Dame and reprised her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery

In 2018, Maggie Smith starred in the British documentary "Nothing Like a Dame", which featured conversations between her and fellow actresses Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins, and Joan Plowright. That same year, she also reprised her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall by voicing the character in the role-playing video game "Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery".

April 2019: Returned to theatre in A German Life as Brunhilde Pomsel

In April 2019, Maggie Smith returned to the stage after an eleven-year absence, starring as Brunhilde Pomsel in "A German Life" at the Bridge Theatre in London. The play is a one-woman solo performance, written by Christopher Hampton, where Smith portrayed an elderly German woman who worked as a secretary for Joseph Goebbels.

September 2019: Continuation of Downton Abbey series released as a feature-length film

In September 2019, Maggie Smith reprised her role as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, in the feature-length film continuation of the Downton Abbey series. The film was a financial success, earning $194.3 million at the box office.

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2019: Announced as starring in the film version of A German Life

In 2019, it was announced that Maggie Smith would be starring in the film version of Christopher Hampton's "A German Life", reprising the role she originated onstage in London.

November 2020: Joined a conversation on Zoom entitled For One Knight Only for charity

In November 2020, Maggie Smith joined Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Derek Jacobi, and Ian McKellen for a conversation on Zoom entitled "For One Knight Only", for the charity Acting for Others.

April 2021: Appeared in a streaming event alongside Kathleen Turner

In April 2021, Maggie Smith appeared in a streaming event alongside Kathleen Turner in support of The Royal Theatrical Fund.

2021: Starred in the Netflix adaptation of A Boy Called Christmas

In 2021, Maggie Smith starred in the Netflix adaptation of Matt Haig's children's book, "A Boy Called Christmas". The film was directed by Gil Kenan and featured Sally Hawkins, Kristen Wiig, Jim Broadbent, and Toby Jones.

A Boy Called Christmas
A Boy Called Christmas

2022: Reprised her role in Downton Abbey: A New Era

In 2022, Maggie Smith reprised her role as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham in Simon Curtis's historical-drama Downton Abbey: A New Era alongside Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern and Michelle Dockery.

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October 2023: Revealed as one of the faces for Loewe's SS24 pre-collection

In October 2023, Maggie Smith was revealed as one of the faces for Loewe's SS24 pre-collection.

2023: Starred as Lily Fox in The Miracle Club

In 2023, Maggie Smith starred as Lily Fox in the Irish drama film "The Miracle Club", alongside Kathy Bates and Laura Linney. The film follows a group of working-class women from Dublin on a pilgrimage to Lourdes.

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September 2024: Death at the age of 89

On 27 September 2024, Maggie Smith died at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London at the age of 89. She was praised as a national treasure by King Charles III and the UK's prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer.

September 2024: Death of Margaret Natalie Smith

On September 2024, Margaret Natalie Smith died, ending her extensive career on stage and screen.