A Series of Iconic and Memorable Film and Series Works by the Late Maggie Smith

You may already be familiar with the HARRY POTTER series. In this film, Dame Maggie Smith plays the role of Professor Minerva McGonagall, a beloved character in the eight films. Her portrayal as a strict yet loving teacher has made her popular among fans of various generations, making this role one of the most iconic.  

THE LADY IN THE VAN 2015 is a unique drama based on a true story, where Smith performs very well as Miss Shepherd, an eccentric homeless woman. She parks her van in front of a writer's house and lives there for 15 years. Her performance, which blends humor and sadness, has received much acclaim.

THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL is a touching film where Smith plays Muriel Donnelly, a cynical retired housekeeper. She goes to India in search of a cheaper retirement, and her transformation from skeptic to someone who finds her place is very entertaining and moving.

In the comedy film SISTER ACT 1992, Maggie Smith plays the stern Mother Superior who confronts a nightclub singer hiding in the convent.

In the film QUARTET 2012 directed by Dustin Hoffman, the story focuses on a group of retired musicians who come together for a farewell concert at a retirement home. Smith plays Jean Horton, a former opera diva known for her irritable nature.

Maggie Smith won her second Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in Neil Simon's comedy, CALIFORNIA SUITE 1978. Her performance in this film showcased a balance between comedic precision and extraordinary emotional depth.

This performance led Dame Maggie Smith to her first Academy Award as Best Actress. In the film THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE 1969, she portrayed Miss Jean Brodie, an eccentric and free-spirited teacher, with a strong performance and a profound sense of a woman who influences her students in Edinburgh during the 1930s.

Directed by Robert Altman, the star-studded drama GOSFORD PARK 2001 earned Maggie Smith an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.