Judi Dench | Born: 1986

Judi Dench has immortalized herself by portraying ‘M’ in the James Bond movie franchise. Dench’s earliest acting role was that of Ophelia in Royal Court Theatre’s Hamlet. Later on, she became part of the Royal Shakespeare Company, where she was able to star in several plays, including The Cherry Orchard held at the Aldwych Theatre. Dench used her success in theatre to transition to film; her first credit role was in the film The Third Secret, and in the television series, Hilda Lessways.

With a long-standing career in the entertainment industry, Judi Dench proved herself to be one of the most exceptional actresses in Hollywood. At 86 years old, she’s been the recipient of more than 50 awards and 200 nominations. Apart from film-related awards, she also received awards such as the Order of the British Empire (OBE), Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE), and a fellow of the British Film Institute (BFI).