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    BornMargaret Natalie Smith · 28 December 1934 · Ilford, Essex, England
    Died27 September 2024 (aged 89) · London, England
    SpousesRobert Stephens · (m. 1967; div. · 1975) · Beverley Cross · (m. · 1975; died · 1998)
    Overview

    Dame Margaret Natalie Smith (28 December 1934 – 27 September 2024) was a British actress. Known for her wit in both comedic and dramatic roles, she had an extensive career on stage and screen for over seven … See more

    Early life and education

    Margaret Natalie Smith was born on 28 December 1934 in Ilford, Essex. Her mother, Margaret Hutton (née Little), was a Scottish secretary from Glasgow, and her father, Nathaniel Smith, was a public-health pathologistSee more

    Career

    In 1952, aged 17, under the auspices of the Oxford University Dramatic Society, Smith began her career as Viola in Twelfth Night at the Oxford Playhouse. She continued to act in productions at the Oxford Playhouse, including Ci… See more

    Awards and honours

    Smith was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1970 New Year Honours, and promoted to Dame Commander (DBE) in the 1990 New Year Honours. Smith was appointed Member of … See more