Margaret Rutherford
English actress; won Academy Award
Born
1892
133 years ago
Died
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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An accomplished English actress, celebrated for work in film and theater. Gained prominence in the 1940s and 1950s, particularly noted for her comedic roles. Received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film 'The VIPs'. Additionally, portrayed Miss Marple in several adaptations of Agatha Christie's detective novels, contributing significantly to the film genre during that era.
Won an Academy Award for 'The VIPs'
Portrayed Miss Marple in multiple films
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