Rosemary Harris
English actress from Spider-Man series
Born
September 19th, 1927
97 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent English actress with a career spanning over seven decades. Notable for work in theater, television, and film. Received acclaim for performances in productions such as 'The Royal Family' and 'The Lion in Winter'. Featured in films like 'Spider-Man', where portrayed Aunt May. Maintained a strong presence in dramatic arts, contributing to numerous stage and screen works.
Portrayed Aunt May in 'Spider-Man'
Won a Tony Award for 'The Royal Family'
Acted in 'The Lion in Winter'
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