Imelda Staunton Bio Age Height Weight Measurements Bra Size
Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton was born in Archway, London, England, on January 9, 1956, is an English actress and singer. Young Imelda Staunton first started acting in school plays. She made her big screen debut in historical drama film Comrades (1986) in role as Betsy Loveless. She got her television debut in BBC anthology series Playhouse (1982) in episode "Easy Money", in role as Mary Price. Imelda breakthrough performance came as Vera Drake in period drama film Vera Drake (2004). She began her professional acting career in repertory theatre in 1976.
Height, Weight, Vital and Body Stats
Imelda Staunton height is 5' 0" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 152.5 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, her weight is 123.5 іn pоunds or 56 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. Her body measurements are bust-waist-hip 32-26-34 in inches or 81-66-86.5 in cеntіmеtrеѕ, her bra size is 32B with cup size B. She is 69 years old. Her net worth is around 10 million dollars.
Birth Date:
January 9, 1956
Age:
69 years old
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Sun Sign:
Capricorn
Natural hair color:
Light Brown
Eye Color:
Blue
Net Worth:
$10 Million
Height:
5 ft 0 in | 152.5 cm
Weight:
56 kg | 123.5 lbs
Body Measurements:
32-26-34 in | 81-66-86.5 cm
Bra Size:
32B
Shoe Size:
6 US | 36.5 EU
Best Movies
She played Dolores Umbridge in fantasy films Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), for which she was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010).
She portrayed Knotgrass in fantasy movies Maleficent (2014) and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019).
She starred as Lady Maud Bagshaw in Downton Abbey (2019) and Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022).
She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama also won the BAFTA Film Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for her role as Vera Drake in period drama film Vera Drake (2004).
She was nominated for the Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actress for her role as Conchita Flynn in comedy movie Rat (2000).
She was nominated for the International Emmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress for her role as Louisa Durrell in comedy drama film My Family and Other Animals (2005).
She was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress and won the British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Hefina Headon in historical comedy drama film Pride (2014).
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Alma Reville Hitchcock in drama film The Girl (2012).
She voiced Tall Flower Faces in Alice in Wonderland (2010), Mrs. Santa in Arthur Christmas (2011) and Mrs. Umney in The Canterville Ghost (2023).
She voiced Bunty in Chicken Run (2000) and Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023).
She voiced Aunt Lucy in Paddington (2014), Paddington 2 (2017) and Paddington in Peru (2024).
She was nominated for the Annie Award for Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production and the BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award for Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film for her voice role as Queen Victoria in stop-motion animated swashbuckler comedy film The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012).
She was nominated for the Fright Meter Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Sister Claire in horror movie Amulet (2020).
Deadly Advice (1994) - Beth Greenwood
I'll Be There (2003) - Dr. Bridget
Shadow Man (2006) - Ambassador Cochran
Freedom Writers (2007) - Margaret Campbell
Three and Out (2008) - Rosemary Cassidy
Taking Woodstock (2009) - Sonia Teichberg
The Awakening (2011) - Maud Hill
Finding Your Feet (2017) -Sandra Abbott
Best TV Shows
She was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress and the OFTA Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries for her role as Miss Octavia Pole in BBC One television series Cranford (2007).
She was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress – Television Series Drama and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix historical drama series The Crown (2022-2023).
The Singing Detective (1986) BBC - Staff Nurse White
Up the Garden Path (1990-1993) ITV3 - Izzy Comyn
If You See God, Tell Him (1993) BBC1 - Muriel Spry
Is It Legal? (1995-1998) ITV and Channel 4 - Stella Phelps
Murder (2002) BBC Two - DCI Billie Dory
Fingersmith (2005) BBC - Mrs. Sucksby
She voiced Ruby / Twiba in children's series Big & Small (2008).
Psychoville (2010-2011) BBC Two - Grace Andrews
Flesh and Blood (20202) ITV - Mary
Trying (2020-2021) Apple TV+ - Penny
Facts
Attended La Sainte Union Catholic School in Camden, North London.
Graduated from Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 1976.
Has Irish ancestry.
She won the Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for her roles in a plays:
A Chorus of Disapproval (1985-1986) as Hannah Llewellyn, at Royal National Theatre
The Corn Is Green (1985) as Bessie Watty, at The Old Vic
She won the Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Actress in a Musical for her roles in a musicals:
Into the Woods (1990-1991) as The Baker's Wife, at Phoenix Theatre
Sweeney Todd (2012) as Mrs. Lovett, at Adelphi Theatre
Gypsy (2015) as Momma Rose, at Savoy Theatre
Fan of Bette Davis and Vivien Leigh.
She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 2006 and the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 2016.
Lives in West Hampstead, Camden, London, England.
Relationships
She married English actor Jim Carter in 1983, they have a daughter, Bessie Carter.