Geraldine James facts for kids

Geraldine James OBE (born on July 6, 1950) is a talented English actress. She has worked a lot in television shows, on stage in plays, and in movies. You might know her best as Marilla Cuthbert in the Netflix series Anne with an E (2017–2019). She also played Queen Mary in the 2019 film Downton Abbey.

Early Life and Training

Geraldine James was born in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, on July 6, 1950. She grew up there and later decided to become an actress. She studied drama at the Drama Centre London, which is a special school for acting. After finishing her studies, she spent three years performing in different theaters.

Her Acting Career

Geraldine James has been acting since 1973. She has appeared in many popular films and TV shows.

Famous Movie Roles

You might have seen Geraldine James in these well-known movies:

• Gandhi (1982)
• Sherlock Holmes (2009) where she played Mrs Hudson
• Alice in Wonderland (2010) as Lady Ascot
• The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
• Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011), again as Mrs Hudson
• 45 Years (2015)
• Rogue One (2016) as Jaldine Gerams
• Downton Abbey (2019) as Queen Mary

Popular TV Shows

Geraldine James has also starred in many television series:

• The Jewel in the Crown (1984)
• Band of Gold (1995–1997)
• State of Play (2003)
• Anne with an E (2017–2019) as Marilla Cuthbert, a kind and strict guardian. This show is based on the famous Anne of Green Gables books.
• Silo (2023) as Mayor Ruth Jahns

Stage and Voice Work

Geraldine James has also performed in many plays on stage. One of her notable roles was Portia in The Merchant of Venice alongside famous actor Dustin Hoffman. In 2020, she lent her voice to a song called "All the Works of Nature Which Adorn the World" by the Finnish band Nightwish.

Awards and Special Recognition

Geraldine James has received several awards for her acting. In 2004, she was given a special honor called Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). This award recognizes her important contributions to the arts.

She has won awards like the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for her role in She's Been Away (1989). She also won a Drama Desk Award for her performance in The Merchant of Venice on stage. More recently, she won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Anne with an E in 2018.

Personal Life

Geraldine James is married to an actor and director named Joseph Blatchley. They have one daughter together.

See also

In Spanish: Geraldine James para niños