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Miranda Richardson

Actor

Miranda Richardson

  • Born: 3 March 1958, Batley, West Yorkshire, England
  • Estimated net worth: $10 million

Miranda Richardson is a versatile British actress known for her roles in film and television. She gained recognition for her performances in films such as 'The Crying Game' and 'Harry Potter' series. With a distinct voice and strong presence, she excels in…

About Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson is a versatile British actress known for her roles in film and television. She gained recognition for her performances in films such as 'The Crying Game' and 'Harry Potter' series. With a distinct voice and strong presence, she excels in both dramatic and comedic roles, earning critical acclaim throughout her career.

Born
3 March 1958, Batley, West Yorkshire, England
Height
5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Spouses
Jim McManus (1990-1998)
Children
1, George McManus
Parents
William Richardson, Mary Richardson
Estimated net worth
$10 million

Fun facts about Miranda Richardson

  • Miranda Richardson has received multiple awards, including two BAFTA Awards.
  • She is known for her role as Rita Skeeter in the 'Harry Potter' series, showcasing her talent in a fantasy genre.

Famous Miranda Richardson quotes

“You will not be disappointed.”
The Crying Game, 1992
“I’m not a monster.”
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, 2005
“I can’t bear to watch.”
The Wings of the Dove, 1997

Miranda Richardson filmography

Cast (157)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026My Duchess MovieUnknown character
2025The Yellow Tie MovieIoana Celibidache8.4
2025Bookish TVDuschess Alberta6.4
2025Bookish TVDuchess Alberta6.4
2025The Last Anniversary TVRose7.2
2024Like Tears in Rain MovieSelf7.7
2023Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget MovieMrs Tweedy (voice)6.9
2023Blackadder: A Cunning Story MovieSelf - Contributor7.7
2023The Magician's Elephant MovieMadam LaVaughn (voice)6.8
2022The House MovieAunt Clarice (voice)7.0
Show 147 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2021Fate: The Winx Saga TVRosalind7.9
2020Rams MovieKat6.3
2019Modern Love TVJane7.3
2019Good Omens TVMadame Tracy8.0
2019Good Omens TVShax8.0
2019Curfew TVLou5.6
2018Girlfriends TVSue6.2
2017Stronger MoviePatty Bauman7.0
2017Churchill MovieClementine Churchill6.2
2017iBoy MovieNancy 'Nan' Harvey6.0
2015And Then There Were None TVEmily Brent7.5
2015Danger Mouse TVQueen of Weevils (voice)6.3
2015An Inspector Calls MovieSybil Birling7.4
2015Casanova TVMarquise d'Urfé5.9
2015Casanova MovieMarquise d'Urfé8.2
2015Operation Orangutan MovieNarrator (voice)7.0
2015Sex Story: Fifty Shades of Grey MovieNarrator (voice)6.0
2015Testament of Youth MovieMiss Lorimer7.2
2014Mapp and Lucia TVElizabeth Mapp6.3
2014The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm MovieMrs Blitherington4.5
2014Muppets Most Wanted MovieBerliner at Window6.3
2013Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips MovieSelf / Mrs. Victor8.3
2013Hidden Universe MovieUnknown character6.8
2013Psychobitches TVEnid Blyton6.8
2013Belle MovieLady Ashford7.1
2012World Without End TVMother Cecilia6.9
2012Parade's End TVMrs. Wannop6.5
2012Dead Boss TVJo6.0
2012Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen Movie(archive footage)7.5
2010Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 MovieRita Skeeter7.7
2010Made in Dagenham MovieBarbara Castle6.7
2010Rubicon TVKatherine Rhumor7.5
2009Turtle: The Incredible Journey MovieNarrator (Voice)6.6
2009Spinning Into Butter MovieDean Catherine Kenney6.3
2009The Young Victoria MovieDuchess of Kent7.2
2008Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments MovieSelf4.5
2008Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga MovieSelf7.8
2007Southland Tales MovieNana Mae Frost5.3
2007Fred Claus MovieAnnette Claus5.9
2007Puffball MovieMabs Tucker3.8
2007The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle TVUnknown character6.2
2007Provoked MovieVeronica Scott6.7
2006The One Show TVSelf - Guest4.3
2006Paris Je T'aime MovieLa femme au trench rouge (Bastille)6.8
2006Merlin's Apprentice TVLady of the Lake4.9
2005Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire MovieRita Skeeter7.8
2005Gideon's Daughter MovieStella6.4
2005Final Chance to Save TVHerself
2005Wah-Wah MovieLauren Compton5.8
2005The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill TVCorky (British dub voice)
2005The Funny Blokes of British Comedy MovieQueenie (archive footage) (uncredited)6.5
2005Comic Aid MovieUnknown character6.5
2004The Phantom of the Opera MovieMadame Giry7.3
2004Churchill: The Hollywood Years MovieEva Braun5.3
2004The Prince & Me MovieQueen Rosalind6.2
2003Falling Angels MovieMary Field6.0
2003The Rage in Placid Lake MovieSylvia Lake6.5
2003The Actors MovieMrs. Magnani5.6
2003The Lost Prince TVQueen Mary7.2
2002The Hours MovieVanessa Bell7.2
2002Spider MovieYvonne / Mrs. Cleg6.6
2002V Graham Norton TVSelf5.3
2001Snow White MovieElspeth5.9
2001Baldrick's Video Diary - A Blackadder in the Making MovieSelf6.0
2000Get Carter MovieGloria Carter5.2
2000Chicken Run MovieMrs. Tweedy (voice)6.9
2000Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend MovieSelf7.1
2000The Miracle Maker MovieMary Magdalene (voice)6.2
1999Sleepy Hollow MovieLady Mary Van Tassel / Crone Witch7.2
1999Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang MovieMiss Fowl3.9
1999The Big Brass Ring MovieDinah Pellarin4.6
1999Blackadder: Back & Forth MovieQueenie7.0
1999The King and I MovieAnna Leonowens (voice)5.4
1999Alice in Wonderland MovieQueen of Hearts6.2
1998Ted & Ralph MovieHenrietta Blough-Pendleton7.0
1998Merlin TVLady of the Lake / Mab7.0
1998The Scold's Bridle TVDr Sarah Blakeney
1998The Scold's Bridle MovieDr. Sarah Blakeney6.4
1998St. Ives MovieSusan Gilchrist5.5
1997The Apostle MovieToosie6.3
1997A Dance to the Music of Time TVPamela Flitton5.9
1997The Designated Mourner MovieJudy5.6
1997Swann MovieSarah Maloney4.7
1996The Evening Star MoviePatsy Carpenter5.9
1996Saint-Ex MovieConsuelo de Saint-Exupéry4.2
1996Kansas City MovieCarolyn Stilton6.1
1995The Night and the Moment MovieJulie4.9
1994Fatherland MovieCharlie Maguire6.3
1994The Line, the Cross & the Curve MovieMysterious Woman7.2
1994Tom & Viv MovieVivienne Haigh-Wood6.1
1993Century MovieClara5.1
1993Shooting Stars TVSelf7.7
1993Jealousy MovieStella/Elsbeth
1993Demonella MovieMarie Antoinette
1993Space Virgins from Planet Sex MovieMiss Straugheim
1992Damage MovieIngrid Fleming6.6
1992Absolutely Fabulous TVBettina7.6
1992The Crying Game MovieJude6.8
1992Mr. Wakefield's Crusade MovieSandra5.7
1991Enchanted April MovieRose Arbuthnot6.7
1991Old Times MovieUnknown character4.6
1991Performance TVAnna6.3
1991Redemption MovieValerie Paris7.0
1991Broken Skin MovieUnknown character7.0
1990The Fool MovieColumbine / Rosalind / Ophelia8.0
1990Die Kinder TVSidonie Reiger6.8
1990Les Dogs MovieBride's Mother
1990The Bachelor MovieFriederike / Widow Sommer9.0
1989Ball-Trap On The Cote Sauvage MovieEarly Bird4.9
1989Twisted Obsession MovieMarilyn5.5
1989Communicators From Hell MovieUnknown character
1988Blackadder's Christmas Carol MovieQueens Elizabeth I / Asphyxia XIX7.4
1988Mountain Language MovieYoung Woman4.0
1988This Morning TVSelf5.2
1988The Storyteller: The Three Ravens MovieWitch
1988The Storyteller TVWitch8.2
1988The Master Builder MovieHilde Wangel
1988Sweet as You Are MovieJulia Perry5.2
1987Empire of the Sun MovieMrs. Victor7.5
1987Eat the Rich MovieDHSS Blonde6.2
1987The Death of the Heart MovieDaphne Heccomb8.5
1987After Pilkington MoviePenny Newhouse7.4
1986Lost Property MovieAnne
1986Unnatural Causes TVAnne Forrest6.3
1986ScreenPlay TVValerie Paris6.0
1986The Demon Lover MovieGina7.0
1985Underworld MovieOriel3.9
1985The Innocent MovieMary Turner6.7
1985Dance with a Stranger MovieRuth Ellis6.1
1985Screen Two TVClara7.1
1985Screen Two TVJulia Perry7.1
1985Screen Two TVPenny 'Patch' Newhouse7.1
1985A Woman of Substance TVPaula McGill Amory7.6
1983Natural World TVNarrator7.4
1983Blackadder TVNurse Mary8.0
1983Blackadder TVQueen Elizabeth I8.0
1983Blackadder TVAmy Hardwood, the elusive shadow8.0
1983Shades of Darkness TVGina7.7
1983The Hard Word TVPolly Wood
1982The Comic Strip Presents... TVBride's Mother7.4
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Host6.9
1971Film '72 TVSelf5.1
1953The Oscars TVSelf7.1
TBAThe Portrait of a Lady TVMrs Lydia Touchett
TBAThe Custom of the Country MovieUnknown character
TBAThe Queen of Fashion MovieHelen Delves Broughton
TBADinner with Audrey MovieElla Van Heemstra

Crew (1)

YearTitleRoleRating
2015Orango rischio fatale MovieActor's Assistant · Crew

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Questions about Miranda Richardson

What are some of Miranda Richardson's most famous roles?

Miranda Richardson is well-known for her performances in 'The Crying Game', 'The Wings of the Dove', and as Rita Skeeter in the 'Harry Potter' series.

Has Miranda Richardson won any awards?

Yes, she has won multiple awards, including two BAFTA Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her performances in 'The Crying Game' and 'The Phantom of the Opera'.

What was Miranda Richardson's first film?

Her first film was 'The Happy Prince' in 1974, where she played a minor role before achieving greater recognition in later years.

What is Miranda Richardson's estimated net worth?

Miranda Richardson's estimated net worth is around $10 million, reflecting her successful acting career over several decades.

What genres does Miranda Richardson typically work in?

Miranda Richardson works across various genres, including drama, comedy, and fantasy, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

Is Miranda Richardson involved in theater as well?

Yes, in addition to her film work, Miranda Richardson has an extensive background in theater, performing in numerous stage productions throughout her career.

What is a notable milestone in Miranda Richardson's career?

A notable milestone in her career was her role in 'The Crying Game', which earned her international recognition and critical acclaim.

Does Miranda Richardson have any children?

Yes, she has one child, a son named George McManus, from her marriage to Jim McManus.