Miriam Margolyes (born May 18, 1941) is a British-Australian actress, writer, political activist and television personality, most prominent as a character actor on stage and screen. Her earliest roles were in theatre and, following a transition to film and television, she won a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Age of Innocence (1993).
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She is a distinguished British-Australian character actor and television personality recognized for her versatile range across stage, screen, and voice roles.
She is widely recognized for her BAFTA-winning performance as Mrs. Mingott in The Age of Innocence, her portrayal of Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise, and extensive voice work in films like Mulan and Babe.
Her career encompasses a blend of classical theatre, serious dramatic cinema, family-oriented voice acting, and candid television commentary.
