Actor
Dame Judi Dench is an English theatrical and film actress of unparalleled distinction, whose six-decade career has established her as one of the greatest interpreters of Shakespeare and modern drama, with an Academy Award and record eight Olivier Awards to her name.
Known For
Defining moments and milestones
From her 1957 debut as Ophelia at the Old Vic, Judi Dench became the defining Shakespearean actress of her generation, spending decades with the Royal Shakespeare Company where she created canonical performances of Juliet, Beatrice, Lady Macbeth, and Cleopatra. She seamlessly transitioned to film and television, winning an Academy Award for her luminous portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I in *Shakespeare in Love* (1998), and has continued performing with undiminished artistry into her nineties, becoming a cultural embodiment of artistic integrity and fearless aging.
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Queen Elizabeth I in *Shakespeare in Love* (1998)
The Mount School, York; York School of Art; Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London (Gold Medal for Outstanding Student)
Recordings featuring Judi Dench in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.