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Judi Dench
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December 9, 1934 in York, England, UK
Biography:One of Britain's most respected and popular actresses, "Judi Dench" can claim a decades-old career encompassing the stage, screen, and television. A five-time winner of the British Academy Award, she was granted an Order of the British Empire in 1970 and made a Dame of the British Empire in 1988.

Born in York, England, on December 9, 1934, Dench made her stage debut as a snail in a junior school production. After attending art school, she studied acting at London's Central School of Speech and Drama. In 1957, she made her professional stage debut as Ophelia in the Old Vic's Liverpool production of Hamlet. A prolific stage career followed, with seasons spent performing with the likes of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. Dench broke into film in 1964 with a supporting role in "The Third Secret". The following year, she won her first BAFTA, a Most Promising Newcomer honor for her... Full Biography

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Judi Dench appears in the play "The Royal Family" at the Theatre Royal in London on Oct. 26, 2001.
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Judi Dench wins the awards for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Elizabeth" at the 71st...
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Judi Dench and Kate Winslet attend the New York premiere of "Iris" on Feb. 12, 2001.
Judi Dench wins the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for her performance...
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