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The incomparable Dame Maggie Smith , known for her myriad roles in film, TV, and onstage, died Friday in London, her family said. She was 89.
The freckle-faced redhead began her career at the Playhouse in 1952, transforming for roles including Viola in “The Twelfth Night.” In 1956, she made her film and Broadway debuts, appearing as one of the party guests in the movie “Child in the House” and playing several roles in the review “New Faces of ’56” at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor? In a still from a"Harry Potter" film, Alan Rickman, as Professor Snape, and Smith, as Professor McGonagall, stand in front of Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe .. “He was such a terrific actor, and that was such a terrific character that he played. And it was a joy to be with him. We used to laugh together because we ran out of reaction shots.
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