Maggie Smith

Dame Maggie Smith is known for the iconic role of Professor Minerva McGonagall in the film franchise Harry Potter. Another one of her more iconic roles is Dowager Countess Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey. Before all these roles, the actress was known as a beauty during her day. She started building up her career in the ’50s and ’60s. Smith appeared on stage, TV, and the silver screen.

Her first role was a short, uncredited appearance in Child in the House in 1956. She has since performed in over sixty films and television series with some of the most prominent actors and actresses in the world. The actress even starred in the Broadway production of Mary, Mary. Smith was an investment for the industry, as she is known to be a gem. With all the roles portrayed, the actress didn’t embrace her status as a sex symbol as she believes she shouldn’t be associated with just a specific character as that lessens the chances of development.