Dame Judith Olivia "Judi" Dench, CH, DBE, FRSA is an English theatre and film actress. Dench made her professional debut in 1957 with the Old Vic Company. Over the following few years, she performed in several of Shakespeare's plays in such roles as Ophelia in Hamlet, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth. Although most of her work during this period was in theatre, she also branched into film work and won a BAFTA Award as Most Promising Newcomer. She drew strong reviews for her leading role in the musical Cabaret in 1968.
Films
Known for
Highest: Murder on the Orient Express 6.2Lowest: Victoria & Abdul 4.80 of 5 Recommended or better
Credits
Filmography
Acting (5)
The Magic Faraway Tree2026 · The Fridge (voice)
5.4
Murder on the Orient Express2017 · Princess Natalia Dragomiroff
6.2
Victoria & Abdul2017 · Queen Victoria
4.8
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children2016 · Miss Avocet
6.1
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel2015 · Evelyn Greenslade
5.5