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Geraldine James
Born (1950-07-06 ) 6 July 1950 (age 74 ) Occupation Actress Years active 1973–present Spouse
(m. 1986)
Geraldine James OBE (born 6 July 1950) is an English actress. She has worked extensively on television, on stage and in film. She is known for her role as Marilla Cuthbert in the Netflix series Anne with an E Queen Mary in the 2019 film Downton Abbey
Early life and education
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Geraldine James was born in Maidenhead , Berkshire , on 6 July 1950. Her father was a cardiologist.[1] [2] 11 plus exam , and was educated at Downe House School in Newbury , Berkshire, where she was known as Gerry Thomas. Embarrassed by her simple surname, James used the grander-sounding double-barrelled name of Vaughan-Thomas while at school.[3]
She studied drama at the Drama Centre London .[3]
Career
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After graduating from the Drama Centre, James spent three years in repertory theatre and school theatre.[3]
Her film credits include Gandhi The Tall Guy Sherlock Holmes Alice in Wonderland The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 45 Years [citation needed
From 2017 to 2019, she starred in the Netflix series Anne with an E Downton Abbey as Queen Mary .[citation needed
In 2020 James voiced the spoken words on the track "All the Works of Nature Which Adorn the World" ("Vista", "Ad Astra") on the album Human. :II: Nature. Nightwish .[4]
Awards and recognition
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James was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2004.[3]
Theatre director Peter Hall said that James ranks amongst the great English classical actresses.[5]
Personal life
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James is married to actor and director Joseph Blatchley. They have a daughter.[2] [10]
Selected stage roles
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Radio
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Filmography
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Film
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Television
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References
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^ a b c d "Desert Island Discs - Geraldine James - BBC Sounds" (audio (45m) + text) . www.bbc.co.uk . 30 May 2004. Retrieved 17 September 2022 .
^ Jay, Elle (20 April 2020). "ALBUM REVIEW: Nightwish" . The Rockpit . Retrieved 21 June 2024 .
^ "Geraldine James" (17 December 2001) Woman's Hour , Radio 4, BBC
^ "Television | Actress in 1978" BAFTA
^ "Miss Geraldine James, OBE" . Debrett's . Archived from the original on 21 January 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2014 .
^ "Triumph in Venice" (16 Sep 1989) The Guardian
^ "Anne with an E, Cardinal win big at Canadian Screen Awards" . CBC . 28 March 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2020 .
^ "Joseph Blatchley" . Fontainebleau School of Acting . 16 April 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2024 .
^ "Hoffman as Shylock: London Critics Cool" (3 June 1989) New York Times
^ " 'Merchant' role is jewel in James' crown" (29 Jan 1990) USA TODAY
^ McNary, Dave (30 August 2018). "Imelda Staunton, Geraldine James Join 'Downton Abbey' Movie" .
^ "Michelle Dockery, Nicholas Pinnock and David Dawson announced for This Town, Steven Knight's original new drama series for the BBC" . bbc.co.uk/mediacentre . Retrieved 28 November 2022 .
^ Cordero, Rosy; Whittock, Jesse; Goldbart, Max (15 November 2023). " . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 15 November 2023 .
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