Judi Dench, an English actress, is well-known for playing the role of "M" in several James Bond films including "GoldenEye," "Skyfall", "The World is Not Enough," "Tomorrow Never Dies," "Casino Royale" and "Die Another Day." Dench was the first woman to portray M, succeeding Robert Brown. She is also recognized for her versatile work in various films and television programs encompassing several genres.
Judi Dench is an English actress. Regarded as one of Britain's best actresses, She is the recipient of various accolades including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Golden Globe Awards, four British Academy Television Awards, six British Academy Film Awards, and seven Olivier Awards. In the 2022 OSCAR ceremony she was nominated for best supporting actress.
Dench made her professional debut in 1957 with the Old Vic Company. Over the following few years, she performed in several of Shakespeare's plays, in such roles as Ophelia in Hamlet, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth. In 1968, she drew excellent reviews for her leading role as Sally Bowles in the musical Cabaret.
From 1981 to 1984, she starred in the British television series "A Fine Romance" alongside her then-husband Michael. From 1992 to 2005, she made a regular appearance in the British romantic sitcom "As Time Goes By" for which she received critical acclaim. In 2011, Dench starred on the set of the comedy-drama "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel".
In 2016, Dench made Olivier Award history when she won Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role as Paulina in The Winter's Tale, breaking her own record with her eighth win as a performer. In 2020, Dench reteamed with Kenneth Branagh in his science fantasy adventure film "Artemis Fowl". Her upcoming movie is "Allelujah" which had its world premiere on September 11, 2022, and is set to be released in 2023.
Judi Dench was born on 9th December 1934 in the Heworth area of York, a cathedral city in England. Her birthname is Judith Olivia Dench. She holds British nationality and belongs to the white caucasian ethnicity. Her star sign is Sagittarius. She is a follower of Protestant Christianity.
Judi Dench was the daughter of an Irish mother and an English father. Her father, Reginald Arthur Dench, was a doctor who fought on the western front during World War I while her mother, Eleanora Olive, worked as a wardrobe mistress during her lifetime. She had two brothers named Peter and Jeffery; both have deceased.
As for education, Dench attended the Mount School, a Quaker independent secondary school in York. After high school, she studied briefly at the York School of Art before changing course and heading off to London's Central School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art then based at the Royal Albert Hall.
Judi Dench has been romantically connected to a man named David Mills. By profession, Dench is a conservationist who was awarded an MBE in 2016 for his services to wildlife conservation. He founded the British Wildlife Centre conservation center, which is home to an array of wildlife and holds the title of the UK’s biggest red squirrel breeder.
The couple met in the late 2000s when Mills invited her to open a squirrel enclosure at the wildlife center he runs near her home in Surrey. After the frequent meet-up, their friendship turned into romance, and begin dating in 2010. Previously, Dench was married to Michael Williams in 1971. They remained together until his death from lung cancer in 2001. Their only child, daughter Finty Williams, was born in 1972 and became an actress.
As of November 2022, the net worth of Judi Dench is estimated to be US $45million (£32.5million). She has been earning a lot of money through her successful profession as an actress. She has been working in Hollywood for more than sixty years and is earning a mouth-watering income of around $1 million to $5 million annually from her role in the movies.
She owes her fortune to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings, and lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics. She also owns several restaurants in London and has launched her own brand of Vodka (Pure Wonderdench - UK). She is tackling the juniors market with a top-selling perfume (With Love from Judi).
Judi Dench is 5 ft 3 inches tall and weighs around 55 Kg. She has an apple-shaped body figure. Her attractive body measures 37-28-38 inches. She wears a 42C(US) size Bra and a 6(US) size Bra. She has a pair of unique green eyes. She looks elegant in her short hairstyle which is grey in color. Despite aging, she is still fresh and active.