Glenda Jackson
- Born:
- 9 May 1936, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England
- Died:
- 15 June 2023, Blackheath, London, England
- Nationality:
- British
- Profession(s):
- Actress, Politician
Early Life and Education
- Began acting with the YMCA amateur dramatics group at age 16.
- Won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
- Graduated from RADA in 1957.
Career and Major Achievements
- Early stage work with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actress twice: for Women in Love (1970) and A Touch of Class (1973).
- Served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Hampstead and Highgate from 1992 to 2015.
- Returned to acting after leaving Parliament in 2015.
- Won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her performance in Three Tall Women (2018).
Notable Works
Filmography (Selection)
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Women in Love | Gudrun Brangwen |
| 1971 | Mary, Queen of Scots | Queen Elizabeth I |
| 1973 | A Touch of Class | Vicky Allessio |
| 1975 | Hedda | Hedda Gabler |
| 1989 | The Rainbow | Anna Brangwen |
| 2019 | Elizabeth is Missing | Maud |
Stage Roles (Selection)
- Marat/Sade (1965)
- Antony and Cleopatra (1978)
- King Lear (2016)
- Three Tall Women (2018)
Legacy and Impact
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