Biography
Dame Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton 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 stage productions in the West End and across the UK. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades including a British Academy Film Award, and five Laurence Olivier Awards as well as nominations for an Academy Award, three British Academy Television Awards, three Golden Globes, and three Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Awards & recognition
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 2025
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 2024
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 2013
- BAFTA Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 2005
- British Independent Film Award — Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film · 2004
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- European Film Award — Best Actress · 2004
- London Film Critics Circle Award — Actress of the Year · 2004
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award — Best Actress · 2004
- National Society of Film Critics Award — Best Actress · 2004
- New York Film Critics Circle Award — Best Actress · 2004
- Toronto Film Critics Association Award — Best Actress · 2004
- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture · 1999
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 1991
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best Performance in a Supporting Role · 1985
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- Volpi Cup — Best Actress
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Television Series Drama · 2023 · nominated
- British Academy Television Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2013 · nominated
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 2013 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2013 · nominated
- British Academy Television Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2010 · nominated
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actress · 2010 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 2005 · nominated
- BAFTA Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 2005 · nominated
- Satellite Award — Best Actress – Motion Picture · 2005 · nominated
- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role · 2005 · nominated
- British Independent Film Award — Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film · 2004 · nominated
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Actress · 2004 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Actress · 2004 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama · 2004 · nominated
- National Society of Film Critics Award — Best Actress · 2004 · nominated
- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture · 1999 · nominated
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 1997 · nominated
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 1991 · nominated
- Laurence Olivier Award — Actress of the Year in a Revival · 1988 · nominated
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 1988 · nominated
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best Performance in a Supporting Role · 1985 · nominated
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best Newcomer in a Play · 1982 · nominated
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 1982 · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
Thirties in Colour: Countdown to War
The Crown
Cranford
Yellowbacks
Tales from the Crypt
Freedom Writers
A Bit of Fry and Laurie
Gypsy
Pride
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Trying
Doctor Who
Paddington 2
Midsomer Murders
ShakespeaRe-Told
Sense and Sensibility
Natural World
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic
Downton Abbey: A New Era
The Graham Norton Show
Fingersmith
Vera Drake
Citizen X
Downton Abbey
Maleficent
Paddington
David Copperfield
A Confession
Finding Your Feet
Another Year
Twelfth Night
Much Ado About Nothing
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
Paddington in Peru
Arthur Christmas
Chicken Run
Shakespeare in Love
The Canterville Ghost
Nanny McPhee
Alice in Wonderland
Peter's Friends
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
London: The Modern Babylon
The Awakening
My Family and Other Animals
Cambridge Spies
How About You