Dame Judi Dench (D.B.E 1988) is a renowned British actress, born Judith Olivia Dench in York on December 9, 1934. Among her many appearances have been the television series As Time Goes By and A Fine Romance, as well as, the following movies:
- A Room with a View (1985)
- A Handful of Dust (1987)
- Henry V (1989)
- Goldeneye (the first of several James Bond films in which she played M)
- Mrs. Brown (1997; also known as Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown)
- Shakespeare in Love (1998)
- Iris (2001)
- The Shipping News (2001)
Academy Awards and Nominations:
- 2002 Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role for Iris
- 2001 Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Chocolat
- 1999 Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Shakespeare in Love
- 1998 Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role for Mrs. Brown