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Imelda Staunton

Bio: Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton (born 9 January 1956) 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
Born: Mon, Jan 09 1956
Birthplace: Archway, London, England, UK
Imelda Staunton is 69 years old
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Poster of Paddington in Peru
Paddington in Peru
Imelda Staunton was
68 in Paddington in Peru
as 'Aunt Lucy (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 08 2024
Poster of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
Imelda Staunton was
67 in Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
as 'Bunty (voice)'.
Fri, Dec 08 2023
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
Imelda Staunton was
67 in The Canterville Ghost
as 'Mrs Umney (voice)'.
Fri, Sep 22 2023
Poster of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
Imelda Staunton was
66 in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 03 2022
Poster of Downton Abbey: A New Era
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Imelda Staunton was
66 in Downton Abbey: A New Era
as 'Maud Bagshaw'.
Wed, Apr 27 2022
Poster of The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson
The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson
Imelda Staunton was
64 in The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson
as 'reader'.
Fri, Dec 25 2020
Poster of Amulet
Amulet
Imelda Staunton was
64 in Amulet
as 'Sister Claire'.
Fri, Jul 24 2020
Poster of The Far Traveller
The Far Traveller
Imelda Staunton was
64 in The Far Traveller
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Mar 18 2020
Poster of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Imelda Staunton was
63 in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
as 'Knotgrass'.
Wed, Oct 16 2019
Poster of A Confession As Told By ITV News
A Confession As Told By ITV News
Imelda Staunton was
63 in A Confession As Told By ITV News
as 'Imelda Staunton - Self / Karen Edwards'.
Mon, Oct 07 2019
Poster of Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Imelda Staunton was
63 in Downton Abbey
as 'Maud Bagshaw'.
Thu, Sep 12 2019
Poster of Finding Your Feet
Finding Your Feet
Imelda Staunton was
61 in Finding Your Feet
as 'Sandra Abbott'.
Tue, Dec 26 2017
Poster of National Theatre Live: Follies
National Theatre Live: Follies
Imelda Staunton was
61 in National Theatre Live: Follies
as 'Sally Durant Plummer'.
Thu, Nov 16 2017
Poster of Paddington 2
Paddington 2
Imelda Staunton was
61 in Paddington 2
as 'Aunt Lucy (voice)'.
Thu, Nov 09 2017
Poster of Harry Potter: A History Of Magic
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic
Imelda Staunton was
61 in Harry Potter: A History Of Magic
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Oct 28 2017
Poster of National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Imelda Staunton was
61 in National Theatre Live: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
as 'Martha'.
Thu, May 18 2017
Poster of Little Bird
Little Bird
Imelda Staunton was
61 in Little Bird
as 'First Officer Simpkins'.
Sat, Apr 22 2017
Poster of Jim Carter: Lonnie Donegan and Me
Jim Carter: Lonnie Donegan and Me
Imelda Staunton was
60 in Jim Carter: Lonnie Donegan and Me
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 17 2016
Poster of Gypsy
Gypsy
Imelda Staunton was
59 in Gypsy
as 'Rose'.
Sun, Dec 27 2015
Poster of Victoria Wood - That Musical We Made
Victoria Wood - That Musical We Made
Imelda Staunton was
58 in Victoria Wood - That Musical We Made
Fri, Dec 26 2014
Poster of That Day We Sang
That Day We Sang
Imelda Staunton was
58 in That Day We Sang
as 'Enid'.
Fri, Dec 26 2014
Poster of Paddington
Paddington
Imelda Staunton was
58 in Paddington
as 'Aunt Lucy (voice)'.
Mon, Nov 24 2014
Poster of Pride
Pride
Imelda Staunton was
58 in Pride
as 'Hefina'.
Fri, Sep 12 2014
Poster of Maleficent
Maleficent
Imelda Staunton was
58 in Maleficent
as 'Knotgrass'.
Wed, May 28 2014
Poster of Mouse and Mole at Christmas Time
Mouse and Mole at Christmas Time
Imelda Staunton was
57 in Mouse and Mole at Christmas Time
as 'Shrew (voice)'.
Mon, Dec 16 2013
Poster of The Girl
The Girl
Imelda Staunton was
56 in The Girl
as 'Alma Reville Hitchcock'.
Mon, Oct 22 2012
Poster of London: The Modern Babylon
London: The Modern Babylon
Imelda Staunton was
56 in London: The Modern Babylon
as 'Spoken Quotations (voice)'.
Fri, Aug 03 2012
Poster of The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
Imelda Staunton was
56 in The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
as 'Queen Victoria (voice)'.
Mon, Mar 12 2012
Poster of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Imelda Staunton was
56 in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
as 'Mrs. Lovett'.
Sat, Mar 10 2012
Poster of Arthur Christmas
Arthur Christmas
Imelda Staunton was
55 in Arthur Christmas
as 'Mrs Santa (voice)'.
Thu, Nov 10 2011
Poster of The Awakening
The Awakening
Imelda Staunton was
55 in The Awakening
as 'Maud Hill'.
Wed, Aug 17 2011
Poster of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Imelda Staunton was
54 in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
as 'Dolores Umbridge'.
Wed, Nov 17 2010
Poster of White Other
White Other
Imelda Staunton was
54 in White Other
as 'Lynne McDermott'.
Sat, Nov 13 2010
Poster of Another Year
Another Year
Imelda Staunton was
54 in Another Year
as 'Janet'.
Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of Psychoville Halloween Special
Psychoville Halloween Special
Imelda Staunton was
54 in Psychoville Halloween Special
as 'Grace Andrews'.
Sun, Oct 31 2010
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Imelda Staunton was
54 in Alice in Wonderland
as 'Tall Flower Faces (voice)'.
Wed, Mar 03 2010
Poster of Taking Woodstock
Taking Woodstock
Imelda Staunton was
53 in Taking Woodstock
as 'Sonia Teichberg'.
Wed, Aug 26 2009
Poster of A Bunch of Amateurs
A Bunch of Amateurs
Imelda Staunton was
52 in A Bunch of Amateurs
as 'Mary'.
Mon, Nov 17 2008
Poster of Three and Out
Three and Out
Imelda Staunton was
52 in Three and Out
as 'Rosemary Cassidy'.
Sun, Oct 12 2008
Poster of Clay
Clay
Imelda Staunton was
52 in Clay
as 'Mary Doonan'.
Sun, Mar 30 2008
Poster of How About You...
How About You...
Imelda Staunton was
51 in How About You...
as 'Hazel Nightingale'.
Fri, Nov 16 2007
Poster of Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out
Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out
Imelda Staunton was
51 in Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 11 2007
Poster of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Imelda Staunton was
51 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
as 'Dolores Umbridge'.
Sun, Jul 08 2007
Poster of Freedom Writers
Freedom Writers
Imelda Staunton was
50 in Freedom Writers
as 'Margaret Campbell'.
Fri, Jan 05 2007
Poster of The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
Imelda Staunton was
50 in The Wind in the Willows
as 'Barge Lady'.
Mon, Dec 18 2006
Poster of Shadow Man
Shadow Man
Imelda Staunton was
50 in Shadow Man
as 'Ambassador Cochran'.
Tue, Sep 05 2006
Poster of Bill Douglas: Intent on Getting the Image
Bill Douglas: Intent on Getting the Image
Imelda Staunton was
50 in Bill Douglas: Intent on Getting the Image
as 'Herself'.
Sun, Jun 18 2006
Poster of Guilty Hearts
Guilty Hearts
Imelda Staunton was
49 in Guilty Hearts
as 'Naomi'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of My Family and Other Animals
My Family and Other Animals
Imelda Staunton was
49 in My Family and Other Animals
as 'Mother'.
Tue, Dec 27 2005
Poster of Nanny McPhee
Nanny McPhee
Imelda Staunton was
49 in Nanny McPhee
as 'Mrs. Blatherwick'.
Fri, Oct 21 2005
Poster of Vera Drake
Vera Drake
Imelda Staunton was
48 in Vera Drake
as 'Vera Drake'.
Fri, Oct 22 2004
Poster of Bright Young Things
Bright Young Things
Imelda Staunton was
47 in Bright Young Things
as 'Lady Brown'.
Fri, Oct 03 2003
Poster of I'll Be There
I'll Be There
Imelda Staunton was
47 in I'll Be There
as 'Dr. Bridget'.
Fri, Jun 13 2003
Poster of Blackball
Blackball
Imelda Staunton was
47 in Blackball
as 'Bridget'.
Sun, May 18 2003
Poster of The Virgin of Liverpool
The Virgin of Liverpool
Imelda Staunton was
47 in The Virgin of Liverpool
as 'Sylvia Conlon'.
Sat, Mar 15 2003
Poster of Crush
Crush
Imelda Staunton was
46 in Crush
as 'Janine'.
Fri, Jun 07 2002
Poster of Murder
Murder
Imelda Staunton was
46 in Murder
as 'DCI Billie Dory'.
Wed, May 01 2002
Poster of Ready
Ready
Imelda Staunton was
45 in Ready
as 'Naomi'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Another Life
Another Life
Imelda Staunton was
45 in Another Life
as 'Ethel Graydon'.
Fri, Jun 15 2001
Poster of Rat
Rat
Imelda Staunton was
45 in Rat
as 'Conchita Flynn'.
Sun, Apr 01 2001
Poster of Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Imelda Staunton was
44 in Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
as 'Mrs. Cottisloe'.
Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of Chicken Run
Chicken Run
Imelda Staunton was
44 in Chicken Run
as 'Bunty (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 23 2000
Poster of Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk
Imelda Staunton was
43 in Jack and the Beanstalk
as 'Dilly'.
Mon, Oct 11 1999
Poster of Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love
Imelda Staunton was
42 in Shakespeare in Love
as 'Nurse'.
Fri, Dec 11 1998
Poster of The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling
Imelda Staunton was
41 in The Ugly Duckling
as 'Scruffy (voice)'.
Thu, Sep 04 1997
Poster of Remember Me?
Remember Me?
Imelda Staunton was
40 in Remember Me?
Thu, Jan 02 1997
Poster of Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
Imelda Staunton was
40 in Twelfth Night
as 'Maria'.
Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of The Adventures of Toad
The Adventures of Toad
Imelda Staunton was
40 in The Adventures of Toad
as 'Voice'.
Tue, Jul 30 1996
Poster of The Adventures of Mole
The Adventures of Mole
Imelda Staunton was
39 in The Adventures of Mole
as 'Voice'.
Sun, Dec 24 1995
Poster of Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility
Imelda Staunton was
39 in Sense and Sensibility
as 'Charlotte Jennings Palmer'.
Wed, Dec 13 1995
Poster of The Pen
The Pen
Imelda Staunton was
39 in The Pen
Fri, Aug 25 1995
Poster of Citizen X
Citizen X
Imelda Staunton was
39 in Citizen X
as 'Mrs. Burakov'.
Sat, Feb 25 1995
Poster of The Snow Queen
The Snow Queen
Imelda Staunton was
38 in The Snow Queen
as 'Ivy / Angorra'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Mole's Christmas
Mole's Christmas
Imelda Staunton was
38 in Mole's Christmas
as '(voices)'.
Sun, Dec 25 1994
Poster of Deadly Advice
Deadly Advice
Imelda Staunton was
38 in Deadly Advice
as 'Beth Greenwood'.
Fri, Apr 29 1994
Poster of Don't Leave Me This Way
Don't Leave Me This Way
Imelda Staunton was
37 in Don't Leave Me This Way
as 'Bridget Bennet'.
Sun, May 30 1993
Poster of Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing
Imelda Staunton was
37 in Much Ado About Nothing
as 'Margaret'.
Fri, May 07 1993
Poster of Roots
Roots
Imelda Staunton was
36 in Roots
as 'Jenny Beales'.
Sat, Nov 28 1992
Poster of Peter's Friends
Peter's Friends
Imelda Staunton was
36 in Peter's Friends
as 'Mary Charleston'.
Fri, Sep 18 1992
Poster of A Masculine Ending
A Masculine Ending
Imelda Staunton was
36 in A Masculine Ending
as 'Bridget Bennet'.
Sun, Apr 12 1992
Poster of They Never Slept
They Never Slept
Imelda Staunton was
35 in They Never Slept
as 'The Producer'.
Sun, Jan 20 1991
Poster of Yellowbacks
Yellowbacks
Imelda Staunton was
34 in Yellowbacks
as 'Cheryl Newman'.
Thu, Aug 30 1990
Poster of The Englishman's Wife
The Englishman's Wife
Imelda Staunton was
33 in The Englishman's Wife
as 'Stephanie'.
Mon, Jan 08 1990
Poster of Antonia and Jane
Antonia and Jane
Imelda Staunton was
33 in Antonia and Jane
as 'Jane Hartman'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of The Heat of the Day
The Heat of the Day
Imelda Staunton was
33 in The Heat of the Day
as 'Louie'.
Fri, Jun 09 1989
Poster of Comrades
Comrades
Imelda Staunton was
31 in Comrades
as 'Betsy Loveless'.
Sun, Aug 23 1987
Poster of Easy Money
Easy Money
Imelda Staunton was
26 in Easy Money
as 'Mary Price'.
Fri, May 28 1982
Poster of Easy Money
Easy Money
Imelda Staunton was
26 in Easy Money
as 'Mary Price'.
Fri, May 28 1982

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads
Alan Bennett's Talking Heads
Imelda Staunton was
64+ in Alan Bennett's Talking Heads
as 'Irene Ruddock'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 23 2020
Poster of Trying
Trying
Imelda Staunton was
64+ in Trying
as 'Penny'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 01 2020
Poster of Flesh and Blood
Flesh and Blood
Imelda Staunton was
64+ in Flesh and Blood
as 'Mary Bennett'.
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Mon, Feb 24 2020
Poster of A Confession
A Confession
Imelda Staunton was
63+ in A Confession
as 'Karen Edwards'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 2019
Poster of Brassic
Brassic
Imelda Staunton was
63+ in Brassic
as 'Edie'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 22 2019
Poster of The Crown
The Crown
Imelda Staunton was
60+ in The Crown
as 'Queen Elizabeth II'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of Lily's Driftwood Bay
Lily's Driftwood Bay
Imelda Staunton was
58+ in Lily's Driftwood Bay
as 'Rowena Rabbit (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 05 2014
Poster of The Michael Ball Show
The Michael Ball Show
Imelda Staunton was
54+ in The Michael Ball Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 16 2010
Poster of Psychoville
Psychoville
Imelda Staunton was
53+ in Psychoville
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 18 2009
Poster of Big & Small
Big & Small
Imelda Staunton was
52+ in Big & Small
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Mon, Oct 06 2008
Poster of Cranford
Cranford
Imelda Staunton was
51+ in Cranford
as 'Miss Pole, Self/Miss Octavia Pole'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 2007
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Imelda Staunton was
51+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Live!Girls! present Dogtown
Live!Girls! present Dogtown
Imelda Staunton was
50+ in Live!Girls! present Dogtown
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Wed, Oct 04 2006
Poster of ShakespeaRe-Told
ShakespeaRe-Told
Imelda Staunton was
49+ in ShakespeaRe-Told
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 07 2005
Poster of Fingersmith
Fingersmith
Imelda Staunton was
49+ in Fingersmith
as 'Mrs. Sucksby'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Imelda Staunton was
49+ in Doctor Who
as 'Interface (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Imelda Staunton was
48+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of Little Britain
Little Britain
Imelda Staunton was
47+ in Little Britain
as 'Mrs. Mead'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of Strange
Strange
Imelda Staunton was
47+ in Strange
First Air Date
Sat, May 31 2003
Poster of Cambridge Spies
Cambridge Spies
Imelda Staunton was
47+ in Cambridge Spies
as 'The Queen'.
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Fri, May 09 2003
Poster of Murder
Murder
Imelda Staunton was
46+ in Murder
as 'DCI Billie Dory'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 29 2002
Poster of David Copperfield
David Copperfield
Imelda Staunton was
43+ in David Copperfield
as 'Mrs. Micawber'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 25 1999
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Imelda Staunton was
41+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Christine Cooper'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Is It Legal?
Is It Legal?
Imelda Staunton was
39+ in Is It Legal?
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1995
Poster of Look at the State We're In!
Look at the State We're In!
Imelda Staunton was
39+ in Look at the State We're In!
as 'Councillor Johnson'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 20 1995
Poster of If You See God, Tell Him
If You See God, Tell Him
Imelda Staunton was
37+ in If You See God, Tell Him
as 'Muriel Spry'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 11 1993
Poster of Frank Stubbs Promotes
Frank Stubbs Promotes
Imelda Staunton was
37+ in Frank Stubbs Promotes
as 'Susan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 1993
Poster of Performance
Performance
Imelda Staunton was
35+ in Performance
as 'Jenny Beales'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of Up the Garden Path
Up the Garden Path
Imelda Staunton was
34+ in Up the Garden Path
First Air Date
Wed, May 02 1990
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Imelda Staunton was
33+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Sarah'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of A Bit of Fry & Laurie
A Bit of Fry & Laurie
Imelda Staunton was
33+ in A Bit of Fry & Laurie
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 1989
Poster of Thompson
Thompson
Imelda Staunton was
32+ in Thompson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 10 1988
Poster of The Play on One
The Play on One
Imelda Staunton was
32+ in The Play on One
as 'Cheryl Newman'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 19 1988
Poster of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Imelda Staunton was
31+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
as 'Polly Flinders'.
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Sun, Aug 02 1987
Poster of The Singing Detective
The Singing Detective
Imelda Staunton was
30+ in The Singing Detective
as 'Staff Nurse White'.
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Sun, Nov 16 1986
Poster of Ladies in Charge
Ladies in Charge
Imelda Staunton was
30+ in Ladies in Charge
as ', Edith'.
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Tue, May 06 1986
Poster of Screen Two
Screen Two
Imelda Staunton was
28+ in Screen Two
as 'The Producer'.
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Sun, Jan 06 1985
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Imelda Staunton was
27+ in Natural World
as 'Narrator'.
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Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Imelda Staunton was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Imelda Staunton was
0+ in Golden Globe Awards
as 'Self - Nominee'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944