Birth Date
December 9, 1934
Age
86 years old
Nationality
United Kingdom
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Natural hair color
Blonde
Eye color
Green
Height
5 ft 1 in | 155 cm
Net Worth
$35 Million
Body Measurements
38-32-38 in | 96-83-96 cm
Weight
53 kg | 117 pounds
Bra Size
38C
Shoe size
7 US | 37 EU
Early acting career First movie Breakthrough
Dame Judith Olivia Dench was born in Heworth, North Riding of Yorkshire, England, on December 9, 1934, is an English actress.
Young Judi Dench began her professional acting career with the Old Vic Company in 1957.
She made her professional stage debut in a play "Hamlet" (1957) in role as Ophelia, at the Royal Court Theatre.
She won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her performance as Esme Allen in a play "Amy's View" (1999).
She made her big screen debut in drama movie The Third Secret (1964) in role as Miss Humphries.
Her big screen breakthrough performance came as "M", head of the MI6 in James Bond film GoldenEye (1995).
She played same character in Bond movies from 1995 to 2012.
She got her debut as a director with the Renaissance Theatre Company's touring season, Renaissance Shakespeare on the Road (1988).
New Movies
Off the Rails (2021) comedy in role as Diana, opposite Kelly Preston and Franco Nero
Belfast (2021) drama in role as Granny, with Jamie Dornan and Caitriona Balfe
Artemis Fowl (2020) Sci-fi fantasy adventure in role as Commander Root, opposite Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell and Josh Gad
Blithe Spirit (2020) comedy in role as Madame Arcati, with Isla Fisher, Dan Stevens and Leslie Mann
Six Minutes to Midnight (2020) war drama in role as Miss Rocholl, opposite Jim Broadbent and James D'Arcy
Cats (2019) musical fantasy in role as Old Deuteronomy, with James Corden and Jason Derulo
Best Movies
She won the Academy Award and a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Elizabeth I in romantic comedy drama film Shakespeare in Love (1998).
She was nominated for the Academy Awards for Best Actress for her roles in films:
Mrs Brown (1997) drama in role as Queen Victoria, for which she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress
Iris (2001) biographical drama in role as Iris Murdoch
Mrs Henderson Presents (2005) biographical drama in role as Laura Henderson
Notes on a Scandal (2006) psychological thriller in role as Barbara Covett
Philomena (2013) comedy drama in role as Philomena Lee
She played "M", head of the MI6 in Bond movies:
GoldenEye (1995) opposite Pierce Brosnan
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) opposite Pierce Brosnan
The World Is Not Enough (1999) opposite Pierce Brosnan
Die Another Day (2002) opposite Pierce Brosnan
Casino Royale (2006) opposite Daniel Craig
Quantum of Solace (2008) opposite Daniel Craig
Skyfall (2012) opposite Daniel Craig (Cameo)
She was nominated for the Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Armande Voizin in romantic comedy drama movie Chocolat (2000).
She won a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Mrs Beaver in British film A Handful of Dust (1988).
Henry V (1989) historical drama directed by Kenneth Branagh
The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) science fiction adventure with Vin Diesel
Pride & Prejudice (2005) romantic drama with Keira Knightley
J. Edgar (2011) biographical drama with Leonardo DiCaprio and Naomi Watts
A Room With a View (1985) drama romance with Helena Bonham Carter and Daniel Day‑Lewis
Hamlet (1996) drama directed by Kenneth Branagh
The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) romantic comedy drama opposite Reese Witherspoon and Colin Firth
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) fantasy drama directed by Tim Burton
Tulip Fever (2017) drama opposite Alicia Vikander and Christoph Waltz
Victoria & Abdul (2017) biographical drama opposite Ali Fazal
Murder on the Orient Express (2017) mystery drama directed by Kenneth Branagh
All Is True (2018) drama history with Kenneth Branagh and Ian McKellen
TV Shows
She won a Golden Globe Award and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress for her role as Elizabeth in comedy drama television movie The Last of the Blonde Bombshells (2000).
She won a British Academy Television Award for Best Actress for her role as Terry in British television drama Talking to a Stranger (1966).
Love in a Cold Climate (1980) British television series in role as Aunt Sadie
Behaving Badly (1989) British television serial in role as Bridget Mayor
As Time Goes By (1992) BBC One romantic sitcom in role as Jean Mary Hardcastle
A Fine Romance (1981) comedy television series in role as Laura Dalton
She played Miss Matilda "Matty" Jenkyns in television series Cranford (2007) and Return to Cranford (2009).
She portrayed Cecily, Duchess of York in British television film The Hollow Crown (2016).
Facts
Attended the Mount School in York, England.
Studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama.
Had a brother, Jeffery Dench.
She is one of most significant British theatre performers, has won eight Olivier Awards.
She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 1970.
Fan of Everton Football Club.
Loves horse riding.
Was close friend of Robert Hardy.
Good friend with Paul Scofield.
Lives in Outwood, Surrey, England.
Relationships
She was married to British actor Michael Williams (1971-2001), they have daughter an actress Finty Williams.