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Harriet Walter

British actress (born 1950) · United Kingdom · Actors

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Dame Harriet Mary Walter is an English actress. She has received an Olivier Award and nominations for a Tony Award, five Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2011, Walter was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for services to drama.

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2026ShelterFilm, Prime Minister Fordham2023SiloSeries, Martha WalkerOn The LineFilm, 2023Shirley2021The Last DuelFilm, Nicole de Carrouges2019The Spanish PrincessSeries, Margaret BeaufortRocketmanFilm, 2019Helen Piena2017The Sense of an EndingFilm, Margaret Webster2015Man UpFilm, Fran Patterson2014Black SailsSeries, Marion Guthrie2011Black MirrorSeries, Judith Keyworth2009A Short Stay in SwitzerlandFilm, Clare2008Ballet ShoesFilm, Dr. Smith2006The One ShowSeriesBabelFilm, 2006Lilly2002Villa Des RosesFilm, Olive Burrell2001Waking the DeadSeries, Annie Keel1998Bedrooms and HallwaysFilm, Sybil1997Midsomer MurdersSeries, Margaret Winstanley1996“I approach every character with the intention of making them as complicated as we all are.”In their words21 July 1996From an interview, as cited in "An Amazing Lack of Conceit", Sunday Telegraph (The Sunday Review: Arts section, 21 July 1996), p. 8

The Leading ManFilm, 1996Liz Flett1994Theatre World AwardAward1993The Hour of the PigFilm, Jeannine Martin1992“When asked which parts I would most like to play, I always say Richard III and Hamlet. But everyone expects me to say St Joan.”In their words26 February 1992Cited in "Women call for fair play on the stage", The Daily Telegraph (26 February 1992), p. 7

1991“I had that accent which prejudices people against you so instantly, or makes them respect you so falsely.”In their words22 September 1991From an interview, as cited in "From sexual high jinks to strangulated vowels", The Independent on Sunday (22 September 1991), p. 24

PerformanceSeries, 1991Dorothy Maitland1985Screen TwoSeries, Amelia CleverlyThe Good FatherFilm, 1985Emmy Hooper1956Tony AwardsSeries1950Born24 September 1950

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  1. I approach every character with the intention of making them as complicated as we all are.

    Jul 21, 1996, From an interview, as cited in "An Amazing Lack of Conceit", Sunday Telegraph (The Sunday Review: Arts section, 21 July 1996), p. 8, Own words

  2. When asked which parts I would most like to play, I always say Richard III and Hamlet. But everyone expects me to say St Joan.

    Feb 26, 1992, Cited in "Women call for fair play on the stage", The Daily Telegraph (26 February 1992), p. 7, Own words

  3. I had that accent which prejudices people against you so instantly, or makes them respect you so falsely.

    Sep 22, 1991, From an interview, as cited in "From sexual high jinks to strangulated vowels", The Independent on Sunday (22 September 1991), p. 24, Own words

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Filmography 40

SHShelterPrime Minister Fordham2026 · ★ 7.7
AMAnd Mrs.Lord Chief Justice Amanda Vaughn2024
TLThe Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee2024
OLOn The LineShirley2023
YMYour Christmas or Mine?Iris2022 · ★ 6.4
BUBurialAnna Marshall2022 · ★ 5.3
TDThe Last DuelNicole de Carrouges2021 · ★ 7.4
HEHerselfPeggy2020 · ★ 6.7
RORocketmanHelen Piena2019 · ★ 7.3
MHMy Dinner with HervéBaskin2018 · ★ 6.3
TEThe Sense of an EndingMargaret Webster2017 · ★ 6.3
DEDenialVera Reich2016 · ★ 6.8
MIMindhornRichard's Agent2016 · ★ 6.1
SRShakespeare Live! From the RSC2016
SAStar Wars: The Force AwakensDr. Kalonia2015 · ★ 7.2
SFSuite FrançaiseViscountess Montmort2015 · ★ 7.2
MUMan UpFran Patterson2015 · ★ 6.6
AAA Royal AffairAugusta - Prinsesse af Wales2012 · ★ 7.3
TVThe Wedding VideoAlex2012
TEThe Domino EffectAnn2012
TVThe Young VictoriaQueen Adelaide2009 · ★ 7.2
CHChériLa Loupiote2009 · ★ 6.1
FTFrom Time to TimeLady Gresham2009 · ★ 6.3
ASA Short Stay in SwitzerlandClare2009
BSBallet ShoesDr. Smith2008 · ★ 6.3
ATAtonementEmily Tallis2007 · ★ 7.6
BABabelLilly2006 · ★ 7.2
CHChromophobiaPenelope Aylesbury2006 · ★ 5.2
BTBright Young ThingsLady Maitland2003 · ★ 6.3
VRVilla Des RosesOlive Burrell2002
ONOneginMadame Larina1999 · ★ 6.1
BHBedrooms and HallwaysSybil1998 · ★ 6.1
TGThe GovernessMrs. Cavendish1998
KFKeep the Aspidistra FlyingJulia Comstock1997
TMThe Leading ManLiz Flett1996
SSSense and SensibilityFanny Ferrars Dashwood1995 · ★ 7.4
TPThe Hour of the PigJeannine Martin1993
MFMay FoolsLily1990 · ★ 6.9
TDTurtle DiaryHarriet Sims1985
TFThe Good FatherEmmy Hooper1985

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Television 24

SISiloMartha Walker2023
TLTed LassoDeborah Welton2020
TPThe Spanish PrincessMargaret Beaufort2019
SUSuccessionLady Caroline Collingwood2018
KEKilling EveDasha Duzran2018
TCThe CrownClemmie Churchill2016
BSBlack SailsMarion Guthrie2014
CMCall the MidwifeSister Ursula2012
BMBlack MirrorJudith Keyworth2011
DADownton AbbeyLady Shackleton2010
TSThe One Show2006
AMAgatha Christie's MarpleDuchess2004
NTNew TricksMadeline2004
SPSpooksDeep Throat2002
WDWaking the DeadAnnie Keel2001
DODoctorsAnnie Fenton2000
MMMidsomer MurdersMargaret Winstanley1997
DPDalziel and PascoeMary Waddell1996
PEPerformanceDorothy Maitland1991
APAgatha Christie's PoirotMiss Bulstrode1989
IMInspector MorseDr. Esther Martin1987
STScreen TwoAmelia Cleverly1985
PTPlay for TodayCathy Raine1970
TATony Awards1956

Awards

Theatre World Award1994
Laurence Olivier Awards
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
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Dates
Born 1950 · age 76

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