Who Is Imelda Staunton? About The New Queen Elizabeth In ‘The Crown’ – Hollywood Life

• Imelda stars as Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown season 5.
• Imelda is understood for her position in Harry Potter films.
• Imelda is married to a Downton Abbey alum.

Imelda Staunton steps into the position of Queen Elizabeth II within the newest season of The Crown. The 66-year-old is taking part in the monarch within the remaining two seasons of the Netflix sequence. Imelda follows Claire Foy and Olivia Colman within the iconic royal.

“I’ve cherished watching The Crown from the very begin,” Imelda stated in a press release when her casting was introduced. “As an actor, it was a pleasure to see how each Claire Foy and Olivia Colman introduced one thing particular and distinctive to Peter Morgan’s scripts. I’m genuinely honoured to be becoming a member of such an distinctive artistic staff and to be taking The Crown to its conclusion.” Get to know Imelda now that The Crown season 5 is right here:

1. Imelda performed Dolores Umbridge within the Harry Potter films.

The actress made her first look as Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix. Dolores was fairly the (well-dressed) adversary for Harry and his mates as a professor, Headmistress of Hogwarts, and extra. Imelda additionally appeared in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Half 1.

2. Imelda and the real-life Queen Elizabeth II met.

Imelda attended the ultimate night time of Queen Elizabeth II’s ninetieth birthday celebrations in 2016. Along with The Crown, Imelda already has a connection to the monarchy. Imelda was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2006 and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2016 for companies to drama.

3. Imelda has starred in various main films.

She performs Knotgrass within the Maleficent films and voices Aunt Lucy within the Paddington films. Her titular position within the 2004 movie Vera Drake earned her an Oscar nomination for Finest Efficiency by an Actress in a Main Function. She just lately performed Maud Bagshaw in Downton Abbey: A New Period.

4. Imelda is married.

Imelda is married to actor Jim Carter. Jim is finest recognized for enjoying Mr. Carson within the Downton Abbey sequence and flicks. They obtained married in 1983 and welcomed a daughter, Bessie, in 1993.

5. Imelda is a outstanding stage actress.

The actress has received 4 Olivier Awards over the course of her lengthy profession. Imelda has starred in London productions of Into The Woods, Sweeney Todd, Gypsy, Guys and Dolls, The Wizard of Oz, and extra. She met her husband when she starred within the 1982 Nationwide Theater manufacturing of Guys and Dolls.