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Actor
Glenda Jackson
Famoose for
Winning major acting awards across film, television and theatre.
Women in Love · A Touch of Class
- Born
- 9 May 1936
- Birthplace
- Birkenhead
- Died
- 15 June 2023
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Glenda Jackson
Glenda Jackson was an English actor and Labour politician. After an acclaimed screen and stage career, she served in parliament before returning to acting.
Early life
Early work
Worked at Boots before entering the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1955.
Career
- 1957
Professional stage debut
Appeared in Doctor in the House.
- 1992
Parliament
Became MP for Hampstead and Highgate.
- 2015
Return to acting
Resumed performance after leaving parliament.
Selected work
Women in Love
Won her first best-actress Oscar.
A Touch of Class
Won a second Oscar.
Three Tall Women
Won a Tony Award for the Broadway revival.
Beyond work
Public service
Served as a junior transport minister from 1997 to 1999.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Studio Publicity. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.