Scene from Isadora (1968)

Alternate Names: Vanessa Redgreiv, Dame Vanessa Redgrave, Ванесса Редгрейв, 바네사 레드그레이브

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Behind the Mask (1958) as Pamela Benson-Gray

Most Important Roles:

• A Man for All Seasons (1966) as Anne Boleyn
• Mission: Impossible (1996) as Max
• Blow-Up (1966) as Jane
• The Palestinian (1977) as Self
• The House of the Spirits (1993) as Nivea del Valle
• Girl, Interrupted (1999) as Dr. Wick
• Murder on the Orient Express (1974) as Mary Debenham
• Atonement (2007) as Briony Tallis (Age 77)
• Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) as Sylvia Pankhurst
• Wilde (1997) as Lady Speranza Wilde

Career Highlights:

• A Man for All Seasons (1966)
• Mission: Impossible (1996)
• Blow-Up (1966)
• The Palestinian (1977)
• The House of the Spirits (1993)
• Girl, Interrupted (1999)
• Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
• Atonement (2007)
• Oh! What a Lovely War (1969)
• Wilde (1997)

Awards:

• Commander of the Order of the British Empire
• Donostia Award (1999)
• Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (1977)
• Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play (2003)
• Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎
• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (1978)
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (1981)
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (2000)
• Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
• Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (2001)
• Academy Fellowship Award (2010)
• Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress (1966)
• Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress (1969)

Vanessa Redgrave CBE, born January 30, 1937, is an English actress and political activist. She rose to prominence playing Rosalind in 'As You Like It' with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1961. With over 35 productions in London's West End and on Broadway, she has won numerous awards including Olivier (1984) and Tony Awards (2003). A six-time Oscar nominee, she won for her role in 'Julia' (1977), and was nominated for roles in films like 'Isadora' (1968). Her extensive filmography includes notable works such as 'A Man for All Seasons', 'Blowup', and 'Atonement'. Redgrave has been acclaimed by Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams as the greatest living actress.