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Maggie Smith’s 12 Best Performances, from ‘Jean Brodie’ to ‘Downton Abbey’

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Story by Harrison Richlin
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A tribute to the legendary British actress Maggie Smith, examining her prolific and acclaimed career spanning stage, film and television, including iconic roles in \'Harry Potter\' and \'Downton Abbey\'.
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  • [ "Maggie Smith was a versatile and acclaimed actress, earning two Oscars, five BAFTAs, four Emmys and a Tony over her long career.", "She was known for her roles in ensemble casts, particularly in the genre of murder mysteries and period dramas like \'Downton Abbey\', where she played the iconic Dowager Countess." ]
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Maggie Smith, Laurence Olivier, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Anne Bancroft, Peter Finch, Peter Falk, David Niven, Truman Capote, Steven Spielberg, Whoopi Goldberg, Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Robert Altman, Julian Fellowes, Hugh Bonneville, Penelope Wilton, Michelle Dockery, Oxford Playhouse, Old Vic Theater, National Theatre Company, Warner Bros, PBS, Harry Potter, Sister Act, Richard III, Gosford Park, Downton Abbey
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