Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton is a British actress who portrays Dolores Umbridge in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. She will return to her role as Umbridge in the upcoming film adaptation or adaptations(if two films are planned) of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Career
Staunton is a well-respected, multiple award-winning actress. She has won the Laurence Olivier theatre award twice, received an Academy Award nomination and is an associate member of RADA. She has appeared in countless theatre productions, films and television shows, including; Much Ado About Nothing (1993), Sense and Sensibility (1995), Shakespeare in Love (1998), Vera Drake (2004), and Nanny McPhee (2005).

In 1999, she played Mrs Micawber in David Copperfield, which Daniel Radcliffe starred in as young David Copperfield.

Personal Life
Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton O.B.E, was born to Joseph and Bridie Staunton on the 9th of January 1956 in Archway, North London. She is married to the actor Jim Carter and has a daughter named Bessie, born 1993.

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