Imelda Staunton is an acclaimed English actress and singer, born on January 9, 1956, in Archway, London. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and began her career in repertory theatre before making a name for herself in film, television, and stage productions.
Staunton has won multiple Laurence Olivier Awards for her performances in musicals like Into the Woods (1991), Sweeney Todd (2013), and Gypsy (2016). She received a BAFTA Award for her role in Vera Drake (2004) and gained international recognition as Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter films. More recently, she portrayed Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown (2022–2023).
