Judi Dench
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Summary
Judi Dench was born on December 9, 1934[1], in York[2]. She has worked as a film actor[3], television actor[4], voice actor[5], autobiographer[6], and stage actor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.18% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57,488 views/month, #1,832 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Reginald Arthur Dench[9]
- Mother: Eleonora Olive Jones[10]
- Child: Finty Williams[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Native language: British English[13]
- Occupation: film director[14], theatrical director[15], actor[16], musician[17]
- Employer: University of Cambridge[18]
- Educated at: Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[19], Clifton Pre-preparatory School[20]
- Award received: Laurence Olivier Awards[21], Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Praemium Imperiale[23], BAFTA Fellowship[24], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[25], Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[26], Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[27], honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[28], Benjamin Franklin Medal[29], honorary doctor of Harvard University[30], European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award[31], honorary degree of the University of Leeds[32], BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[33], Society of London Theatre Special Award[34]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[35]
- Sex or gender: female[36]
- Commons category: Judi Dench[37]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Letters[38]
- Residence: London[39], Outwood[40]
- Family name: Dench[41]
- Given name: Judith[42], Olivia[43], Judi[44]
- Relative: Rebekah Elmaloglou[45], Sebastian Elmaloglou[46]
- Medical condition: macular degeneration[47]
Product Details
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Type: Person[48]
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Country: GB[49]
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Began / founded: 1934-12-09[50]
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MusicBrainz ID: a69f5a73-e016-4069-989d-8c093ec63ec5[51]
Why It Matters
Judi Dench has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] She is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Judi Dench born?
Judi Dench's place of birth was York[2].
Who were Judi Dench's parents?
Judi Dench's father was Reginald Arthur Dench[9]. Judi Dench's mother was Eleonora Olive Jones[10].
What did Judi Dench do for work?
Judi Dench worked as a film actor[3], television actor[4], voice actor[5], autobiographer[6], and stage actor[7].
Where did Judi Dench go to school?
Judi Dench was educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[19] and Clifton Pre-preparatory School[20].
What awards did Judi Dench receive?
Honors received include Laurence Olivier Awards[21], Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Praemium Imperiale[23], and BAFTA Fellowship[24].