Glenda Jackson biography
Glenda Jackson was a British actress and politician, born on 9 May 1936 in Birkenhead, who died on 15 June 2023.
Glenda Jackson's screen career began in 1956 with The Extra Day.
Glenda Jackson appeared in 38 films and 2 television or streaming titles between 1956 and 2023.
Honours include Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Academy Award for Best Actress (2 times) and BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
- Born
- 9 May 1936
- Died
- 15 June 2023 (aged 87)
- Birthplace
- Birkenhead
- Work
- Film actor, Stage actor, Actor, Politician
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Awards
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Academy Award for Best Actress (2 times)
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
Glenda Jackson filmography
38 films and 2 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Great Escaper | English | ||
| 2021 | Mothering Sunday | English | ||
| 2019 | Elizabeth Is Missing | English | ||
| 1990 | King of the Wind | English | ||
| 1989 | The Rainbow | English | ||
| 1988 | Salome's Last Dance | English | ||
| 1987 | Business as Usual | English | ||
| 1987 | Beyond Therapy | English | ||
| 1985 | Turtle Diary | English | ||
| 1984 | Sakharov | English | ||
| 1982 | The Return of the Soldier | English | ||
| 1982 | Giro City | English | ||
| 1981 | The Patricia Neal Story | |||
| 1980 | Hopscotch | English | ||
| 1980 | Health | English | ||
| 1979 | Lost and Found | English | ||
| 1978 | House Calls | English | ||
| 1978 | The Class of Miss MacMichael | English | ||
| 1978 | Stevie | English | ||
| 1977 | Nasty Habits | English | ||
| 1976 | The Incredible Sarah | English | ||
| 1975 | The Romantic Englishwoman | English | ||
| 1975 | Hedda | English | ||
| 1974 | The Devil Is a Woman | English | ||
| 1973 | A Touch of Class | English |
Show all 38 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Bequest to the Nation | English | ||
| 1972 | The Triple Echo | English | ||
| 1971 | Mary, Queen of Scots | English | ||
| 1971 | The Boy Friend | English | ||
| 1971 | The Music Lovers | English | ||
| 1971 | Sunday, Bloody Sunday | English | ||
| 1969 | Women in Love | English | ||
| 1968 | Tell Me Lies | |||
| 1968 | Negatives | English | ||
| 1967 | Benefit of the Doubt | English | ||
| 1966 | Marat/Sade | English | ||
| 1963 | This Sporting Life | English | ||
| 1956 | The Extra Day | English |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Let Poland Be Poland | |||
| 1971 | Elizabeth R | English |