Glenda Jackson

Biography

Glenda May Jackson was an English actress and politician. Over the course of her distinguished career she received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, three Emmy Awards and a Tony Award, making her one of the few performers to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting." Her other accolades include two BAFTA Awards and a Golden Globe Award. A member of the Labour Party, she served continuously as a Member of Parliament (MP) for 23 years, first for Hampstead and Highgate from 1992 to 2010, and then, following boundary changes, for Hampstead and Kilburn from 2010 to 2015.

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Awards & recognition

• ★Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1978
• ★Academy Award — Best Actress · 1974
• ★Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie · 1972
• ★Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series · 1972
• ★Academy Award — Best Actress · 1971