Her background has been described as “Spartan, though certainly not deprived.” Critic Michael Coveney argued that her ...

Before "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" removed her anonymity, the actor allowed us see and understand the many faces of damehood ...

Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for the 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and gained new fans in the 21st ...

An almost unearthly poise and refinement, a razor-sharp wit, flawless comic timing, an unexpected warmth, and an ever-present ...

Her mother told her she didn't have the looks to be an actor, but Smith went on to win awards and capture hearts ...

A prominent part of what gave Smith her power was her caustic humour, an acerbic put-down, and that withering look – from ...

Maggie Smith's only Oscar came for the movie The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. However, the Oscar-winning performance and the ...

Maggie Smith was frequently rated the preeminent British female performer of a generation that included Vanessa Redgrave and ...

Success came early for the late British actor, who throughout her career continued to captivate audiences with her edgy, ...

Maggie Smith excelled in her early years in films like "The V.I.P.s" and "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie." They're worth ...

Maggie Smith embodied these memorable roles on stage and screen. NPR's Scott Simon has a remembrance of the actor, who died ...

Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and won new fans in the 21st century as the ...