Imelda Staunton is a legend of stage and screen who has enchanted audiences of all ages. The English talent trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before starring in West End productions of musicals like ‘Into the Woods’, ‘Sweeney Todd’, and ‘Gypsy’, earning her 4 Laurence Olivier Awards for theater acting.

Imelda became a master of the period piece on screen, appearing in Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’, Ang Lee’s adaptation of ‘Sense And ‘Sensibility, and the series ‘Downton Abbey’. Proving her range, she showcased her physical comedy skills in the children’s movie ‘Nanny McPhee’. She also made ‘Harry Potter’ fans’ skin crawl as Dolores Umbridge in ‘The Order of the Phoenix’, and is set to star in Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ in 2022.

Imelda Staunton looks regal as Queen Elizabeth II in stills from the 5th season of ‘The Crown’.

Imelda Staunton has played some memorable parts. Click through the gallery to see her star in ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Nanny McPhee’, and more.