Judi Dench: Quick Facts
News •
Dame Judi Dench says she has ‘great hope’ for the future of theatre
• Oct. 30, 2026, 1:17 PM ET (The Independent)
‘The Notebook’ Musical Sets West End Run at Newly Renamed Judi Dench Theatre
• Oct. 23, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Variety)
Judi Dench gets real about vision loss disease: 'I can't do a film'
• Oct. 22, 2026, 10:47 AM ET (USA Today)
Judi Dench shares regret about 'Cats' movie flop – 'What a waste'
• Oct. 20, 2026, 7:06 PM ET (USA Today)
Facts
| Also Known As | Judith Olivia Dench • Dame Judith Olivia Dench |
|---|---|
| Born | December 9, 1934 (age 91) • York • England |
| Awards And Honors | Praemium Imperiale (2011) • BAFTA (2002) • Golden Globe Award (2001) • Academy Award (1999) • BAFTA (1999) • Golden Globe Award (1998) • BAFTA (1998) • BAFTA (1989) • BAFTA (1987) • BAFTA (1966) • Academy Award (1999): Actress in a Supporting Role • Golden Globe Award (2001): Best Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (1998): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama • Tony Award (1999): Best Actress in a Play |
| Married To | Michael Williams (1971–2001 [his death]) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "A Handful of Dust" (1988) • "Chocolat" (2000) • "The Third Secret" (1964) • "As Time Goes By" (1992–2005) • "The Troubleshooters" (1965) • "Ooh La La!" (1973) • "The Chronicles of Riddick" (2004) • "Arena" (1976) • "Ladies in Lavender" (2004) • "Shakespeare in Love" (1998) • "All Is True" (2018) • "Run for Your Wife" (2012) • "Tulip Fever" (2017) • "GoldenEye" (1995) • "Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter's Tale" (2015) • "Simon Schama's Shakespeare" (2012) • "Wetherby" (1985) • "BBC Play of the Month" (1966) • "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" (2011) • "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" (2015) • "Tea with Mussolini" (1999) • "Rage" (2009) • "Performance" (1991) • "The Four Just Men" (1960) • "Nine" (2009) • "Henry V" (1989) • "Theatre 625" (1964–1966) • "Screen One" (1990) • "Hamlet" (1996) • "Doogal" (2006) • "Mrs Brown" (1997) • "The World Is Not Enough" (1999) • "The Angelic Conversation" (1985) • "BBC2 Playhouse" (1981) • "Murder on the Orient Express" (2017) • "Casino Royale" (2006) • "Cranford" (2007–2009) • "Red Joan" (2018) • "Jack & Sarah" (1995) • "He Who Rides a Tiger" (1965) • "The Terrible Choice" (1960) • "84 Charing Cross Road" (1987) • "Notes on a Scandal" (2006) • "Tomorrow Never Dies" (1997) • "BBC2 Play of the Week" (1978–1979) • "The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century" (1996) • "Staged" (2020) • "The Hollow Crown" (2016) • "Middlemarch" (1994) • "The Shipping News" (2001) • "Love Story" (1963) • "Theatre Night" (1987) • "ITV Play of the Week" (1959–1966) • "Skyfall" (2012) • "Die Another Day" (2002) • "Behaving Badly" (1989) • "Hilda Lessways" (1959) • "A Study in Terror" (1965) • "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (1968) • "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" (2011) • "Confession" (1970) • "Four in the Morning" (1965) • "Vicious" (2013) • "Dead Cert" (1974) • "My Week with Marilyn" (2011) • "The Torch" (1992) • "Iris" (2001) • "Angelina Ballerina" (2001–2006) • "A Room with a View" (1985) • "Luther" (1974) • "An Age of Kings" (1960) • "Victoria & Abdul" (2017) • "ITV Playhouse" (1968–1979) • "Detective" (1964) • "Armchair Theatre" (1960) • "Home on the Range" (2004) • "Mrs Henderson Presents" (2005) • "Angelina Ballerina: Angelina Sets Sail" (2006) • "A Fine Romance" (1981–1984) • "Love in a Cold Climate" (1980) • "Festival" (1964) • "J. Edgar" (2011) • "Artemis Fowl" (2020) • "Jane Eyre" (2011) • "Z Cars" (1963) • "Philomena" (2013) • "Star Over Bethlehem" (1977) • "Jackanory" (1968–1978) • "The Importance of Being Earnest" (2002) • "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" (2016) • "Pride & Prejudice" (2005) • "Quantum of Solace" (2008) • "Court Martial" (1966) • "Cats" (2019) |
Top Questions
Where was Judi Dench born?
Judi Dench was born in York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
When was Judi Dench born?
Judi Dench was born on December 9, 1934.
Is Judi Dench married?
Michael Williams (1971–2001 [his death])
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