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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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 2023
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
Imelda Staunton was 67 in The Canterville Ghost as 'Mrs Umney (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 2020
Poster of Amulet
Amulet
Imelda Staunton was 64 in Amulet as 'Sister Claire'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 2020
Poster of The Far Traveller
The Far Traveller
Imelda Staunton was 64 in The Far Traveller as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 07 2019
Poster of Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Imelda Staunton was 63 in Downton Abbey as 'Maud Bagshaw'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 2019
Poster of Finding Your Feet
Finding Your Feet
Imelda Staunton was 61 in Finding Your Feet as 'Sandra Abbott'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 2017
Poster of Paddington 2
Paddington 2
Imelda Staunton was 61 in Paddington 2 as 'Aunt Lucy (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 2017
Poster of Little Bird
Little Bird
Imelda Staunton was 61 in Little Bird as 'First Officer Simpkins'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 17 2016
Poster of Gypsy
Gypsy
Imelda Staunton was 59 in Gypsy as 'Rose'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 2014
Poster of Paddington
Paddington
Imelda Staunton was 58 in Paddington as 'Aunt Lucy (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 2014
Poster of Pride
Pride
Imelda Staunton was 58 in Pride as 'Hefina'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 2014
Poster of Maleficent
Maleficent
Imelda Staunton was 58 in Maleficent as 'Knotgrass'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 16 2013
Poster of The Girl
The Girl
Imelda Staunton was 56 in The Girl as 'Alma Reville Hitchcock'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 2012
Poster of Arthur Christmas
Arthur Christmas
Imelda Staunton was 55 in Arthur Christmas as 'Mrs Santa (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 2011
Poster of The Awakening
The Awakening
Imelda Staunton was 55 in The Awakening as 'Maud Hill'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 2010
Poster of White Other
White Other
Imelda Staunton was 54 in White Other as 'Lynne McDermott'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 13 2010
Poster of Another Year
Another Year
Imelda Staunton was 54 in Another Year as 'Janet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of Psychoville Halloween Special
Psychoville Halloween Special
Imelda Staunton was 54 in Psychoville Halloween Special as 'Grace Andrews'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 2010
Poster of Taking Woodstock
Taking Woodstock
Imelda Staunton was 53 in Taking Woodstock as 'Sonia Teichberg'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 17 2008
Poster of Three and Out
Three and Out
Imelda Staunton was 52 in Three and Out as 'Rosemary Cassidy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 2008
Poster of Clay
Clay
Imelda Staunton was 52 in Clay as 'Mary Doonan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 2008
Poster of How About You...
How About You...
Imelda Staunton was 51 in How About You... as 'Hazel Nightingale'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 08 2007
Poster of Freedom Writers
Freedom Writers
Imelda Staunton was 50 in Freedom Writers as 'Margaret Campbell'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 2006
Poster of Shadow Man
Shadow Man
Imelda Staunton was 50 in Shadow Man as 'Ambassador Cochran'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 18 2006
Poster of Guilty Hearts
Guilty Hearts
Imelda Staunton was 49 in Guilty Hearts as 'Naomi'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 2005
Poster of Nanny McPhee
Nanny McPhee
Imelda Staunton was 49 in Nanny McPhee as 'Mrs. Blatherwick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2005
Poster of Vera Drake
Vera Drake
Imelda Staunton was 48 in Vera Drake as 'Vera Drake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 2004
Poster of Bright Young Things
Bright Young Things
Imelda Staunton was 47 in Bright Young Things as 'Lady Brown'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 2003
Poster of Blackball
Blackball
Imelda Staunton was 47 in Blackball as 'Bridget'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 2003
Poster of Crush
Crush
Imelda Staunton was 46 in Crush as 'Janine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 2002
Poster of Murder
Murder
Imelda Staunton was 46 in Murder as 'DCI Billie Dory'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 2002
Poster of Ready
Ready
Imelda Staunton was 45 in Ready as 'Naomi'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Another Life
Another Life
Imelda Staunton was 45 in Another Life as 'Ethel Graydon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 2001
Poster of Rat
Rat
Imelda Staunton was 45 in Rat as 'Conchita Flynn'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of Chicken Run
Chicken Run
Imelda Staunton was 44 in Chicken Run as 'Bunty (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1999
Poster of Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love
Imelda Staunton was 42 in Shakespeare in Love as 'Nurse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1998
Poster of The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling
Imelda Staunton was 41 in The Ugly Duckling as 'Scruffy (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 1997
Poster of Remember Me?
Remember Me?
Imelda Staunton was 40 in Remember Me?
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1997
Poster of Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
Imelda Staunton was 40 in Twelfth Night as 'Maria'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1995
Poster of Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility
Imelda Staunton was 39 in Sense and Sensibility as 'Charlotte Jennings Palmer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 1995
Poster of The Pen
The Pen
Imelda Staunton was 39 in The Pen
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1995
Poster of Citizen X
Citizen X
Imelda Staunton was 39 in Citizen X as 'Mrs. Burakov'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1995
Poster of The Snow Queen
The Snow Queen
Imelda Staunton was 38 in The Snow Queen as 'Ivy / Angorra'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Mole's Christmas
Mole's Christmas
Imelda Staunton was 38 in Mole's Christmas as '(voices)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1994
Poster of Deadly Advice
Deadly Advice
Imelda Staunton was 38 in Deadly Advice as 'Beth Greenwood'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1993
Poster of Roots
Roots
Imelda Staunton was 36 in Roots as 'Jenny Beales'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 28 1992
Poster of Peter's Friends
Peter's Friends
Imelda Staunton was 36 in Peter's Friends as 'Mary Charleston'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1992
Poster of A Masculine Ending
A Masculine Ending
Imelda Staunton was 36 in A Masculine Ending as 'Bridget Bennet'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1992
Poster of They Never Slept
They Never Slept
Imelda Staunton was 35 in They Never Slept as 'The Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 20 1991
Poster of Yellowbacks
Yellowbacks
Imelda Staunton was 34 in Yellowbacks as 'Cheryl Newman'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 08 1990
Poster of Antonia and Jane
Antonia and Jane
Imelda Staunton was 33 in Antonia and Jane as 'Jane Hartman'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1989
Poster of Comrades
Comrades
Imelda Staunton was 31 in Comrades as 'Betsy Loveless'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 23 1987
Poster of Easy Money
Easy Money
Imelda Staunton was 26 in Easy Money as 'Mary Price'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 23 2020
Poster of Trying
Trying
Imelda Staunton was 64+ in Trying as 'Penny'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 24 2020
Poster of A Confession
A Confession
Imelda Staunton was 63+ in A Confession as 'Karen Edwards'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 2019
Poster of Brassic
Brassic
Imelda Staunton was 63+ in Brassic as 'Edie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 22 2019
Poster of The Crown
The Crown
Imelda Staunton was 60+ in The Crown as 'Queen Elizabeth II'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 16 2010
Poster of Psychoville
Psychoville
Imelda Staunton was 53+ in Psychoville
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 18 2009
Poster of Big & Small
Big & Small
Imelda Staunton was 52+ in Big & Small
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 2008
Poster of Cranford
Cranford
Imelda Staunton was 51+ in Cranford as 'Miss Pole, Self/Miss Octavia Pole'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 2006
Poster of ShakespeaRe-Told
ShakespeaRe-Told
Imelda Staunton was 49+ in ShakespeaRe-Told
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 07 2005
Poster of Fingersmith
Fingersmith
Imelda Staunton was 49+ in Fingersmith as 'Mrs. Sucksby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Imelda Staunton was 49+ in Doctor Who as 'Interface (voice)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of Little Britain
Little Britain
Imelda Staunton was 47+ in Little Britain as 'Mrs. Mead'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of Strange
Strange
Imelda Staunton was 47+ in Strange
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 31 2003
Poster of Cambridge Spies
Cambridge Spies
Imelda Staunton was 47+ in Cambridge Spies as 'The Queen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 09 2003
Poster of Murder
Murder
Imelda Staunton was 46+ in Murder as 'DCI Billie Dory'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 29 2002
Poster of David Copperfield
David Copperfield
Imelda Staunton was 43+ in David Copperfield as 'Mrs. Micawber'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 25 1999
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Imelda Staunton was 41+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Christine Cooper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Is It Legal?
Is It Legal?
Imelda Staunton was 39+ in Is It Legal?
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 1993
Poster of Performance
Performance
Imelda Staunton was 35+ in Performance as 'Jenny Beales'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 1989
Poster of Thompson
Thompson
Imelda Staunton was 32+ in Thompson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1987
Poster of The Singing Detective
The Singing Detective
Imelda Staunton was 30+ in The Singing Detective as 'Staff Nurse White'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1986
Poster of Ladies in Charge
Ladies in Charge
Imelda Staunton was 30+ in Ladies in Charge as ', Edith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 06 1986
Poster of Screen Two
Screen Two
Imelda Staunton was 28+ in Screen Two as 'The Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1985
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Imelda Staunton was 27+ in Natural World as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Imelda Staunton was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944