She portrayed Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series (2001–2011). She also acted in Death on the Nile (1978), Hook (1991), Sister Act (1992), The Secret Garden (1993), The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012), Quartet (2012) and The Lady in the Van (2015).

Sep 29, 2024 · Dame Maggie Smith passed away at 89 years old, leaving behind an impressive career full of iconic movie and TV roles — and among her greatest is Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies. Smith made the perfect Professor McGonagall, as she struck the right balance between being stern and supportive to the students at Hogwarts.

Sep 27, 2024 · Director Christopher Columbus once spoke about why Maggie Smith was the perfect Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter, noting her mix of "intimidating" and full of "heart."

Oct 12, 2024 · Dame Maggie Smith, who brought the stern yet loving Professor Minerva McGonagall to lifes, passed away last month. In honor of her legacy, here are some of her best moments from the Harry...

Oct 4, 2024 · Dame Maggie Smith died at 89, leaving a legacy of memorable film and television appearances, including Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films. Smith was the ideal Professor McGonagall, striking the correct balance between being strict and encouraging of the pupils at Hogwarts.

Sep 27, 2024 · Dame Maggie Smith revealed the impact Harry Potter had on her life in a resurfaced interview as people everywhere started to recognise her. The beloved actress - who sadly died aged 89 on...

Dame Margaret Natalie "Maggie" Smith (28 December 1934–27 September 2024) was an English actress, who played Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films.[1] In her career, Smith has won two Academy Awards out of her six nominations: Best Actress in a Leading Role in 1970 for The Prime...

Sep 27, 2024 · Looking back on Maggie Smith's esteemed acting career Best known to present-day genre audiences for her decade-long run in the Harry Potter film series, Smith brought the character of Professor Minerva McGonagall to life in seven of the eight original Potter movies.

Sep 27, 2024 · Appearing in seven of the eight Harry Potter films, many of today’s younger generations grew up knowing Smith as Professor Minerva McGonagall: deputy headmistress of Hogwarts, Transfiguration professor, and Gryffindor’s Head of House.

Sep 27, 2024 · Maggie Smith, the beloved British actress best known for her portrayal of Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series, has died at the age of 89. Her sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, confirmed the news, stating that she "passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September."