DAME JUDI DENCH

Dame Judi Dench is one of the most decorated actresses in the industry. She is also among the most experienced, having had a prolific career in theatre before transitioning to doing more film and TV work. The actress made her debut in 1957 and performed many of Shakespeare’s plays in the years that followed. She even landed the role of Ophelia in Hamlet and that of Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. These are all coveted roles for both new and tenured performers.

Dench received rave reviews for her performances and was honored with various accolades for her work.

In the film industry, she gained prominence for her role as M in the James Bond film, GoldenEye. She would continue to appear in the franchise until she retired from the role in 2015. Her prowess isn’t something that one can learn through online classes; one can only hone it through time and experience.

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