Miriam Margolyes
Miriam Margolyes is a British-Australian actress known for her BAFTA-winning role in The Age of Innocence and for portraying Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film series.
Movie Actress
May 18, 1941
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Miriam Margolyes is a renowned English actress celebrated for her diverse range of roles. She rose to fame with her performances in “The Age of Innocence” and “Little Dorrit.” Margolyes is also known for her work in the “Harry Potter” film series, “Blackadder,” “The Canterbury Tales,” and “Call the Midwife.” In 1993, she received the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress. A passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, Margolyes has been honored by organizations such as the Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association. In 2023, she appeared in the comedy series “Merry Hall” and the animated short film “Midnight Story.” Notably, she won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of a character in Martin Scorsese’s “The Age of Innocence” (1993) and played Professor Sprout in the “Harry Potter” film series (2002รขยย2011).