Often called Britain's best actress, Judi Dench was "damed" in 1988 for her illustrious career. She has won seven Laurence Olivier awards, two Golden Globes, an Oscar, and a Tony. Many would recognize her for her role as "M" from the James Bond series and she won her Oscar for her role in "Shakespeare in Love" (1999). She's had steady work on stage since 1957 and on screen since 1959.

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