It was a talent that led her to two of her most famous roles created by Yorkshire writers: the stern housekeeper Mrs Medlock in the 1993 adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden, and as the eponymous Lady In The Van by Alan Bennett both on stage in London in 1999 and in the film adaptation some 15 years later.
But for many, Smith will be best remembered for two roles from her later years. Millions know her as Professor McGonagall, the deputy headmistress of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films.
But for many, Smith will be best remembered for two roles from her later years. Millions know her as Professor McGonagall, the deputy headmistress of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films.
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00:00The legendary actress Dane Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89.
00:06The actress died in hospital and her sons described her as an intensely private person
00:13who had an acting career spanning 70 years,
00:17appearing in the likes of Harry Potter and Downtown Abbey
00:21and some of the best-loved favourites when it came to film.