Glenda Jackson

Biography

Glenda May Jackson CBE (born 9 May 1936 in Birkenhead, Cheshire – passed away 15 June 2023) was a distinguished English actress and politician, celebrated for her remarkable contributions to both fields. She is one of the select few to have earned the prestigious Triple Crown of Acting, having secured two Academy Awards, three Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. In recognition of her accomplishments, she was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 1978.

Jackson's cinematic legacy includes winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her unforgettable performances in "Women in Love" (1970) and "A Touch of Class" (1973), along with a BAFTA Award for her role in "Sunday Bloody Sunday" (1971). Her impressive filmography features iconic roles in "Mary, Queen of Scots" (1971), "Hedda" (1975), "The Incredible Sarah" (1976), and "Hopscotch" (1980). She also garnered two Primetime Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Elizabeth I in the acclaimed BBC series "Elizabeth R" (1971), and in 2019, she won the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress for "Elizabeth Is Missing."

Educated at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), Jackson made her Broadway debut in "Marat/Sade" (1966). She received five Laurence Olivier Award nominations for her performances in various West End productions and won the Tony Award for her role in Edward Albee's "Three Tall Women" (2018).

After a notable political career as a Labour MP for Hampstead and Highgate from 1992 to 2015, where she served as a junior transport minister, Jackson returned to the stage, continuing to captivate audiences with her talent.