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Judi Dench

Birth Place: York, ENGLAND

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Dame Judi Dench is considered one of Britain's best actors of all time. Since playing Ophelia in 'Hamlet' at The Old Vic Theatre over 60 years ago, Judi has garnered wide popular and critical admiration for a career marked by outstanding performances in both classical and contemporary roles. She has won numerous major awards - including an Academy Award,10 BAFTA Awards and a record eight Laurence Olivier Awards - for work on both stage and screen, and in recognition of her many achievements she received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 1970, became a DBE (Dame of the British Empire) in 1988, and in 2005 was awarded a Companion of Honour. She has also received the Japan Arts Association's prestigious Praemium Imperiale Laureate Award for Film and Theatre. Judi is recognised globally for her legendary role as M in seven James Bond films, from 'Goldeneye' to 'Skyfall'. Her other film work includes 'Tea With Mussolini', directed by Franco Zeffirelli; 'A Room With a View' and 'A Handful of Dust', both of which brought her BAFTA Awards for Best Supporting Actress; 'Henry V' and 'Hamlet', both directed Kenneth Branagh; 'Philomena', directed by Stephen Frears; Jane Eyre, directed by Cary Fukunaga; 'My Week with Marilyn', directed by Simon Curtis; 'J. Edgar', directed by Clint Eastwood; the hugely successful India-set comedy 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel', and its sequel 'The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel', both directed by John Madden; Roald Dahl's 'Esio Trot', opposite Dustin Hoffman; and 'Shakespeare in Love', directed by John Madden. Judi can currently be seen on screen in Richard Eyre's, Allelujah!

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Judi Dench STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Michael Grandage Company Production, 2013
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Giant

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Esme Allen

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1995
Desiree Armfeldt

[West End]
Original London Production, 1974
Miss Trant

[West End]
London Production, 1968
Sally Bowles

[Broadway]
1958
Katherine

[Broadway]
1958
Maria


Judi Dench Awards and Nominations


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Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Judi DenchThe Winter's Tale

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Actress

Judi DenchPeter And Alice

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Performance in a Supporting Role

Judi DenchAll's Well That Ends Wel


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Evening Standard Awards - 2004 - Lebedev Special Award

Dame Judi Dench


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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Judi DenchLindsay Duncan

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Actress

Judi DenchFilumena

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Judi Dench , Amy's View


winner
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Judi Dench, Amy's View

Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Actress

Judi DenchAmy's View


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Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Actress in a Musical

Judi Dench, A Little Night Music

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Actress

Judi DenchThe Gift Of The Gorgon, RSC

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Director of a Musical

Judi DenchThe Boys From Syracuse


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Olivier Awards - 1987 - Actress of the Year

Judi DenchAntony And Cleopatra


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Olivier Awards - 1983 - Actress of the Year in a New Play

Judi DenchPack Of Lies

Olivier Awards - 1982 - Actress of the Year in a New Play

Judi Dench, Other Places

Olivier Awards - 1982 - Actress of the Year in a Revival

Judi DenchThe Importance Of Being Earnest


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Olivier Awards - 1980 - Actress of the Year in a Revival

Judi Dench, Juno And The Paycock, RSC


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Olivier Awards - 1977 - Actress of the Year in a Revival

Judi DenchMacbeth

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Dame Judi Dench Launches £600,000 Appeal To Build Rehearsal Block, Band Room And Offices at The Mill at Sonning Theatre


Dame Judi Dench spearheads a £600,000 fundraising campaign to enhance THE MILL AT SONNING THEATRE with a new rehearsal block, band room, and offices, aiming to further enrich the theatre's offerings.

In a Deconstructed and Immersive Production CABARET KIT KAT CLUB Opens in Brazil


In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish MC welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.

Interview: 'It's Going to Feel Like A Festival in A Few Hours': Director Jimmy Fairhurst and Actor Les Dennis on TWELFTH NIGHT at Shakespeare North Playhouse


Directed by Jimmy Fairhurst and starring Les Dennis as Malvolio, Not Too Tame return to the Shakespeare North Playhouse this summer, with an exciting new production of Twelfth Night.

Biko's Manna & Mfundo Comes to Arena Stage This Week


The viral sensations Biko’s Manna & Mfundo last seen on The Jennifer Hudson Show in their world premiere solo concert will be appearing at Arena Stages’ Kogod Cradle Theater on April 3rd and 4th at 7:30pm for DC Jazz Fest.

Video: Luis Alfaro & Jon Fosse Deliver International World Theatre Day Message 2024


The Global Theater Initiative is inviting all theatres, individual artists, institutions, and audiences to celebrate the 62nd annual World Theatre Day on March 27, 2024.

Eddie Izzard Brings HAMLET to Chicago Next Month


Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced an addition to the season: Tony Award-nominated actor Eddie Izzard brings her celebrated solo theatrical performance of Hamlet to Chicago, direct from a triple-extended New York run at the Orpheum and Greenwich House Theaters and prior to launching a highly anticipated London transfer at Riverside Studios.

WP Gala Will Honor Sutton Foster, LaChanze, and Anne Quart; Hosted by Eden Espinosa


The honorees have been revealed for the WP Theater 2024 Annual Gala, which include Sutton Foster, LaChanze, and Anne Quart. The event will be hosted by Eden Espinosa  at The Edison Ballroom on Monday, May 20, 2024.

Eddie Izzard's HAMLET Begins Performances at The Orpheum Theatre Tomorrow


Following its run at the Greenwich House Theater, Eddie Izzard’s performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet moves to New York’s Orpheum Theatre and begins there tomorrow. Learn how to purchase tickets.

24 Theater Books for Your Spring 2024 Reading List


Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 24 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's spring reading list.

Judi Dench Will Appear in Conversation at The Watermill This May


Shakespeare: Judi Dench in conversation with Brendan O’Hea will take place at The Watermill on Friday 10 May at 2.30pm and will see Dame Judi Dench come to the theatre to give a unique insight into her illustrious career,

Review: FANNY at Elysian Theatre


The success of Fanny doesn’t lie in the nuance or perspective the straightforward script lends to this historical figure, but rather in the eclectic smattering of talents artfully gathered and showcased by the piece.

Eddie Izzard's Solo HAMLET to Move to Orpheum Theater for Four Week Extension


Following its run at the Greenwich House Theater, Eddie Izzard's performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet will move to New York's Orpheum Theatre beginning on Tuesday, March 19 for a four-week extension through April 14. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Derrick Santini Brings SELF MADE Exhibition to Scarborough Art Gallery in May


An exhibition of portraits of cultural icons from different generations and backgrounds, by Scarborough-born photographer Derrick Santini, opens at Scarborough Art Gallery in the spring.

Dame Rosemary Squire And Sir Howard Panter Receive Freedom Of The City Of London


The City of London Corporation has announced that theatre entrepreneurs Dame Rosemary Squire and Sir Howard Panter have received the Freedom of the City of London, in recognition of their contribution to theatre and the cultural life of London.

Cast Set For A TASTE OF HONEY at Royal Exchange


The cast has been set for A TASTE OF HONEY by Shelagh Delaney and directed by Emma Baggott  at Royal Exchange. Performances run 15 March – 13 April.

Review: HENRY MOSS: HENRY QUEEN OF SQUATS, Soho Theatre


'Henry Moss: Henry Queen of Squats begins with the sounds of an orchestra warming up before the lights dim. From those first few seconds, you can tell that you’re in for a dramatic performance, and Moss certainly lives up to these expectations'

Simon Burke AO Joins WICKED in Melbourne Next Month


Simon Burke AO will be playing the role of the Wizard during the Melbourne season of the spectacular musical WICKED.

Full Cast Set for PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen, Toheeb Jimoh & Richard Coyle


IAN MCKELLEN, TOHEEB JIMOH & RICHARD COYLE star in Robert Icke's production of PLAYER KINGS, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2.

CATS is Now Available to Stream on Netflix


The 2019 film adaptation of CATS is now available to stream on Netflix in the US. Find out how and where to watch CATS here!

Interview: Robert Petkoff Talks MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL and More


When actor and singer Robert Petkoff was cast to play Harold Zidler in the North American tour of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” there was no question about his knowing the score.

Judi Dench FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Judi Dench been in?

Judi Dench has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Judi Dench been in?

Judi Dench has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Judi Dench's first West End show?

Judi Dench's first West End show was Cabaret which opened in 1968

What awards has Judi Dench been nominated for?

Judi Dench has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for "The Winter's Tale," Best Actress for "Peter And Alice," and Best Performance in a Supporting Role for "All's Well That Ends Well." She also received the Lebedev Special Award at the Evening Standard Awards. Dench's nominations include Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Lindsay Duncan, Best Actress for "Filumena," and Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Amy's View." She was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Amy's View" and won Best Actress at the Olivier Awards for the same production. Dench also received nominations for Best Actress in a Musical for "A Little Night Music" and "The Gift Of The Gorgon, RSC," Best Director of a Musical for "The Boys From Syracuse," and Actress of the Year for various productions like "Antony And Cleopatra," "Pack Of Lies," "Other Places," "The Importance Of Being Earnest," "Juno And The Paycock, RSC," and "Macbeth."

What awards has Judi Dench won?

Judi Dench has won several awards throughout her career, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for "The Winter's Tale," the Lebedev Special Award at the Evening Standard Awards, Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Lindsay Duncan, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Amy's View," Best Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "A Little Night Music," Actress of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Antony And Cleopatra," Actress of the Year in a New Play at the Olivier Awards for "Pack Of Lies," Actress of the Year in a Revival at the Olivier Awards for "Juno And The Paycock" (RSC), and Actress of the Year in a Revival at the Olivier Awards for "Macbeth."

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