Miranda Richardson

Nationality:
English
Birthdate:
03/03/1958
Birthplace:
Southport, Lancashire, England
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biography
Like the intense and talented Judy Davis, British-born Miranda Richardson has developed a reputation as a strong-willed, even difficult actress who can deliver stellar performances, whether in comedy or drama, on stage, television or in films. The youngest daughter of a marketing executive and his homemaker wife, Richardson was raised in Southport, Lancashire and originally went to university to become a veterinarian. Instead, she trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and embarked on a career that has encompassed highs and lows from acclaimed stage work to award-winning screen Continued
Credits
Veronica Scott
2007
Cast
2006
Mary Field
2005
Madame Giry
2004
Sylvia Lake
2004
The Queen of Denmark
2004
Mrs Cleg/Yvonne/Mrs Wilkinson
2003
Gloria Carter
2000
of Mrs Tweedy
2000
Crone
1999
of Anna Leonowens
1999
Toosie
1998
Patsy Carpenter
1996
Carolyn Stilton
1996
Ingrid
1993
Mrs Victor
1987
Ruth Ellis
1985
Duchess of Kent
Actor
Lauren Compton
Miss Gilchrist
Clara
Mabs Tucker
Frederica
Catherine Kenney
Vivienne Haigh-Wood
Caonsuelo Carrillo
Magnani
Marilyn
Rose Arbuthnot
Sarah Maloney
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Raised in Southport, an English seaside town
 
Studied to be a veterinary surgeon but dropped out to study acting
1979 
Professional stage debut with the Manchester Library Theater
1981 
Made her London West End debut at Queen's Theater in "Moving"
 
Made British TV debut as a pregnant au pair in the comedy series, "Agony"
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