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Glenda Jackson (I)
Few in modern British history have come as far or achieved as much from humble beginnings as Glenda Jackson has. From acclaimed actress to respected MP (Member of Parliament), she is known for her high intelligence and meticulous approach to her work. She was born to a working-class household in Birkenhead, where her father was a bricklayer and ...
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Actress (51 credits)
Actress (51 credits)
1980
The Morecambe & Wise Show
(TV Series)
Woman Kissed by Eric
Woman Kissed by Eric
- 1980 Christmas Show
(1980)
... Woman Kissed by Eric
1971
Elizabeth R
(TV Mini-Series)
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth I
- Sweet England's Pride
(1971)
... Queen Elizabeth I
- The Enterprise of England
(1971)
... Queen Elizabeth I
- Horrible Conspiracies
(1971)
... Queen Elizabeth I
- Shadow in the Sun
(1971)
... Queen Elizabeth I
- The Marriage Game
(1971)
... Queen Elizabeth I
1965-1968
The Wednesday Play
(TV Series)
Julie / Cathy
Julie / Cathy
- Let's Murder Vivaldi
(1968)
... Julie
- Horror of Darkness
(1965)
... Cathy
1967
Half Hour Story
(TV Series)
Claire Foley
Claire Foley
- Which of These Two Ladies Is He Married To?
(1967)
... Claire Foley
1963
Z Cars
(TV Series)
WPC Fernley / Hospital Nurse
WPC Fernley / Hospital Nurse
- By the Book
(1963)
... WPC Fernley
- Act of Vengeance
(1963)
... Hospital Nurse
1957-1961
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Jurywoman / Iris Jones
Jurywoman / Iris Jones
- Doctor Everyman's Hour
(1961)
... Jurywoman
- A Voice in Vision
(1957)
... Iris Jones
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Self (70 credits)
Self (70 credits)
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Archive footage (16 credits)
Archive footage (16 credits)
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Starred in "Marat/Sade" on Broadway. Nominated for Tony award as best featured actress in a play. See more »Publicity Listings:
2 Print Biographies | 3 Interviews | 3 Articles | 10 Pictorials | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »Official Sites:
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Glenda Jackson MPHeight:
5' 6½" (1.69 m)
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[speaking in 1974] Ideally, one would love to work in England. But if no one in England is going to take their courage in both hands and dig into their pockets and finance films - then, you're going to have to work abroad. See more »Trivia:
She was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1978 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to drama. See more »Trademark:
Playing emancipated women roles See more »Star Sign:
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