Actor
Miriam Margolyes
- Born: 18 May 1941, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Estimated net worth: $6 million
Miriam Margolyes is a British-Australian actress known for her distinctive voice and memorable roles in film and television. She gained recognition for performances in 'The Age of Innocence' and 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'. With a career…
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About Miriam Margolyes
Miriam Margolyes is a British-Australian actress known for her distinctive voice and memorable roles in film and television. She gained recognition for performances in 'The Age of Innocence' and 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'. With a career spanning over five decades, Margolyes is celebrated for her comedic timing and versatility in various genres, particularly in character-driven roles.
- Born
- 18 May 1941, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Height
- 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)
- Spouses
- Heather Sutherland (1968-present)
- Children
- 1, Anna
- Parents
- Margaret Margolyes, Joseph Margolyes
- Estimated net worth
- $6 million
Fun facts about Miriam Margolyes
- Miriam Margolyes is a passionate advocate for animal rights and has been involved in various campaigns.
- She has a distinctive voice and has lent it to numerous audiobooks and animated films.
Famous Miriam Margolyes quotes
“You know, it is a very funny thing. I think that we all have a little bit of a crazy side.”
“I am a great believer in the power of the imagination.”
“I think my role is to bring a little brightness into the world.”
Miriam Margolyes filmography
Cast (227)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 in 2 Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | They Call Us The Wrong Kind of Jew Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2026 | Miriam Margolyes Made Me Me TV | Self | |
| 2026 | Miriam Margolyes Made Me Me Movie | Self | |
| 2026 | Holy Days Movie | Sister Luke | 6.6 |
| 2025 | A Friend of Dorothy Movie | Dorothy | 6.9 |
| 2025 | Ken Dodd: A Legacy of Happiness Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2025 | Miriam Margolyes Discovers New Zealand TV | Self - Presenter | 6.9 |
| 2025 | Badjelly TV | Badjelly (voice) | 9.5 |
| 2024 | Alec Guinness: A Class Act Movie | self | 6.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2024 | Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian TV | Self | 6.7 |
| 2023 | Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specials Movie | The Meep (voice) (archive footage) | 8.6 |
| 2023 | Mog's Christmas Movie | Aunt One (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2023 | Next to You Movie | Granny Vera | 3.5 |
| 2023 | Irish Road Trip with Miriam Margolyes TV | Self | |
| 2023 | Blackadder: A Cunning Story Movie | Self - Narrator (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2023 | My Happy Ending Movie | Judy | 6.6 |
| 2023 | Lady Gregory: Ireland's First Social Influencer TV | Self | |
| 2022 | Miriam's Dickensian Christmas Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2022 | David Baddiel: Jews Don't Count Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2022 | Dog Squad TV | Sylvie (voice) | |
| 2022 | The Fringe, Fame and Me Movie | Self | |
| 2022 | The Marvellous Maggie Smith: A Celebration Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2022 | Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked TV | Self - Host | 6.8 |
| 2022 | Judi Dench: Our National Treasure Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2022 | Remembers… TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2022 | imagine... Miriam Margolyes: Up for Grabs Movie | Self | |
| 2021 | Miriam and Alan: Lost in Scotland TV | Self | 7.4 |
| 2021 | H Is for Happiness Movie | Miss Bamford | 6.5 |
| 2021 | Letters Live from the Archive: Freemasons’ Hall Movie | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 2021 | Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership TV | Narrator | 10.0 |
| 2020 | Wings Movie | Audrey | |
| 2020 | The Last Artifact Movie | Narrator (UK version) | |
| 2020 | Miriam Margolyes: Almost Australian TV | Self - Host | 7.6 |
| 2020 | Miriam's Big Fat Adventure TV | Self - Presenter | 7.5 |
| 2020 | Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears Movie | Prudence Stanley | 6.1 |
| 2019 | Comedy National Treasures: Stanley Baxter TV | Herself | |
| 2019 | Miriam's Dead Good Adventure TV | Herself - Presenter | 7.3 |
| 2019 | Let's Talk About Sex TV | Self | 10.0 |
| 2018 | Postcards from the 48% Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 2018 | Apple & Onion TV | Queen Victoria Sponge (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2018 | Early Man Movie | Queen Oofeefa (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2018 | Miriam’s Big American Adventure TV | Herself | 7.3 |
| 2017 | Harry Potter: A History Of Magic Movie | Herself | 7.3 |
| 2017 | The Man Who Invented Christmas Movie | Mrs. Fisk | 6.8 |
| 2017 | The Little Vampire 3D Movie | Wulftrud (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2017 | Tate Britain's Great Art Walks TV | Self | |
| 2017 | Bucket TV | Mim | 5.8 |
| 2017 | Peter and the Wolf Movie | Narrator | |
| 2016 | The Real Marigold on Tour TV | Self - Host | 8.0 |
| 2016 | Roald Dahl's Most Marvellous Book Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2016 | John Bishop: In Conversation with... TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2016 | The Real Marigold Hotel TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 2015 | The Importance of Being Miriam Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2015 | Spirit-ED Movie | Headmistress - Ms Ursula Gressup | 5.0 |
| 2015 | The Weekly with Charlie Pickering TV | Self | 4.7 |
| 2015 | Mother Movie | Maria Aponte | |
| 2014 | The Legend of Longwood Movie | Lady Thyrza | 5.3 |
| 2014 | Outlier Movie | Odamee Marshall | |
| 2014 | Maya the Bee Movie Movie | Queen (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2014 | The Seventeenth Kind Movie | Mrs. Mark | |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2014 | Honeysuckle Movie | Patricia | |
| 2013 | Plebs TV | Iona | 7.3 |
| 2013 | The Last Leg TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 2012 | The Guilt Trip Movie | Anita | 5.6 |
| 2012 | The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas Movie | Mme Daniels / Mme Rat / Judith (voice) | 6.0 |
| 2012 | The Wedding Video Movie | Patricia | 5.5 |
| 2012 | A Closed Book Movie | Mrs. Kilbride | 5.5 |
| 2012 | Sir Billi Movie | Baroness Chantal McToff (voice) | 3.1 |
| 2012 | Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries TV | Aunt Prudence | 7.7 |
| 2012 | Call the Midwife TV | Mother Mildred | 7.6 |
| 2011 | When Harry Left Hogwarts Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2011 | Trollied TV | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 2011 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Movie | Pomona Sprout | 8.1 |
| 2011 | The Itch of the Golden Nit Movie | Mummy Socks (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2010 | Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole Movie | Mrs. Plithiver (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2010 | Los cuentos de Tinga Tinga TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2009 | The Project TV | Unknown character | 4.0 |
| 2008 | We Are Most Amused Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 2008 | Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments Movie | Self | 4.5 |
| 2008 | How to Lose Friends & Alienate People Movie | Mrs. Kowalski | 6.0 |
| 2008 | Merlin TV | Grunhilda | 7.8 |
| 2008 | Q&A TV | Self - Panellist | 3.7 |
| 2007 | The Sarah Jane Adventures TV | Leaf Blathereen (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2007 | Flames of Passion: The Other Side of British Cinema Movie | Narrator | |
| 2007 | The Dukes Movie | Aunt Vee | 5.1 |
| 2007 | Kingdom TV | Henny Leach | 7.1 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2007 | The 50 Greatest Television Dramas Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2007 | What the Pythons Did Next... Movie | Narrator | |
| 2006 | Jam and Jerusalem TV | Joyce Midge | 7.2 |
| 2006 | Jam and Jerusalem TV | Mrs. Joyce Midge | 7.2 |
| 2006 | Happy Feet Movie | Mrs. Astrakhan (voice) | 6.2 |
| 2006 | Flushed Away Movie | Rita's Grandma (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2005 | Wallis & Edward Movie | Aunt Bessie | 5.6 |
| 2005 | Inconceivable TV | Malva | 9.0 |
| 2005 | Dickens in America TV | Host | |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Margaret Hilda Thatcher (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Agatha Christie's Marple TV | Mrs. Price-Ridley | 7.8 |
| 2004 | Ladies in Lavender Movie | Dorcas | 6.4 |
| 2004 | The Life and Death of Peter Sellers Movie | Peg Sellers | 6.6 |
| 2004 | Being Julia Movie | Dolly de Vries | 6.4 |
| 2004 | The Phoenix and the Carpet Movie | Cook | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Modigliani Movie | Gertrude Stein | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Chasing Liberty Movie | Maria | 6.2 |
| 2002 | Undertaking Betty Movie | Thelma & Selma | 6.1 |
| 2002 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie | Pomona Sprout | 7.7 |
| 2002 | Dickens TV | Catherine Dickens | 7.0 |
| 2002 | Alone Movie | Caseworker | 5.1 |
| 2001 | In Search of Peace Movie | Ester Cailingold (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2001 | Cats & Dogs Movie | Sophie the Castle Maid | 5.4 |
| 2001 | Not Afraid, Not Afraid Movie | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2000 | House! Movie | Auntie Beth | 6.6 |
| 1999 | Magnolia Movie | Faye Barringer (uncredited) | 7.7 |
| 1999 | End of Days Movie | Mabel | 6.1 |
| 1999 | Dreaming of Joseph Lees Movie | Signora Caldoni | 6.4 |
| 1999 | Sunshine Movie | Rose Sonnenschein | 6.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Right Eyeball (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1998 | The First Snow of Winter Movie | Sean McDuck (voice) | 6.6 |
| 1998 | Babe: Pig in the City Movie | Fly (voice) | 5.7 |
| 1998 | Vanity Fair TV | Miss Crawley | 7.6 |
| 1998 | Supply and Demand TV | CS Edna Colley | 10.0 |
| 1998 | Mulan Movie | The Matchmaker (voice) | 7.9 |
| 1998 | Left Luggage Movie | Mrs. Goldman | 6.3 |
| 1997 | The IMAX Nutcracker Movie | Sugar Plum | 9.0 |
| 1997 | The Phoenix and the Carpet TV | Cook | |
| 1997 | Dharma & Greg TV | Chloe | 6.4 |
| 1997 | The Long Way Home Movie | (voice) | 7.1 |
| 1996 | Romeo + Juliet Movie | Nurse | 6.8 |
| 1996 | Different for Girls Movie | Pamela | 7.1 |
| 1996 | James and the Giant Peach Movie | Aunt Sponge / Glowworm (voice) | 6.6 |
| 1995 | Balto Movie | Grandma Rosy | 7.3 |
| 1995 | Babe Movie | Fly (voice) | 6.3 |
| 1995 | Cold Comfort Farm Movie | Mrs. Beetle | 6.8 |
| 1994 | Immortal Beloved Movie | Nanette Streicherová | 7.1 |
| 1994 | Moonacre TV | Old Elspeth | 8.0 |
| 1994 | Liberation Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.9 |
| 1993 | The Thief and the Cobbler Movie | Maiden from Mombassa (voice) | 7.2 |
| 1993 | The Age of Innocence Movie | Mrs. Catherine Mingott | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Ed and His Dead Mother Movie | Mabel Chilton | 5.5 |
| 1993 | Demonella Movie | Mother | |
| 1993 | Magic Grandad TV | Grandma | 6.0 |
| 1992 | Stalin Movie | Krupskaya | 5.3 |
| 1992 | Terry Wogan's Friday Night TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 1992 | As You Like It Movie | Audrey | 6.0 |
| 1992 | Frannie's Turn TV | Frannie Escobar | 7.5 |
| 1991 | The Butcher's Wife Movie | Gina | 5.7 |
| 1991 | Dead Again Movie | Mrs. Tupper (uncredited) | 6.4 |
| 1991 | Rugrats TV | Shirley Finster (voice) | 7.6 |
| 1991 | Echoes That Remain Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.0 |
| 1991 | Tonight at 8.30 TV | Mrs. Wadhurst | 7.0 |
| 1991 | Tonight at 8.30 TV | Nanny | 7.0 |
| 1990 | The Fool Movie | Mrs. Bowring | 8.0 |
| 1990 | Pacific Heights Movie | Realtor | 6.3 |
| 1990 | The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship Movie | Mother / Mrs. Woodcutter | 8.1 |
| 1990 | Orpheus Descending Movie | Vee Talbot | 4.6 |
| 1990 | I Love You to Death Movie | Joey's Mother | 6.4 |
| 1990 | Old Flames Movie | Nellie | |
| 1989 | Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story TV | Elsa Maxwell | 5.7 |
| 1989 | Unexplained Laughter Movie | Laughter (voice) | 10.0 |
| 1989 | Murderers Among Us: The Simon Wiesenthal Story Movie | Mrs. Rajzman | 5.9 |
| 1988 | Blackadder's Christmas Carol Movie | Queen Victoria | 7.4 |
| 1988 | The Play on One TV | Laughter (voice) | 6.0 |
| 1987 | Little Dorrit Movie | Flora Finching | 6.4 |
| 1987 | Body Contact Movie | Tony's Mother | 5.6 |
| 1987 | Big Muzzy TV | The Queen (voice) | 8.5 |
| 1987 | A Little Princess TV | Miss Amelia Minchin | 7.7 |
| 1986 | Little Shop of Horrors Movie | Dental Nurse | 7.0 |
| 1986 | Scotch & Wry Movie | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 1986 | The Life and Loves of a She-Devil TV | Nurse Hopkins | 7.2 |
| 1986 | Fifties Features - The Women behind the Pictures TV | Unknown character | |
| 1986 | The Secret Diaries of the Film Censors Movie | Miss N. Shortt | |
| 1985 | The Good Father Movie | Jane Powell | 5.6 |
| 1985 | Oliver Twist TV | Mrs Corney | 6.3 |
| 1985 | Oliver Twist TV | Mrs Bumble | 6.3 |
| 1985 | Morons from Outer Space Movie | Doctor Wallace | 4.9 |
| 1985 | Screen Two TV | Nellie | 7.1 |
| 1984 | Freud TV | Baroness von Lieben | 5.0 |
| 1984 | Electric Dreams Movie | Ticket Girl | 6.4 |
| 1983 | Yentl Movie | Sarah | 6.7 |
| 1983 | Blackadder TV | Infanta Maria Escalosa of Spain | 8.0 |
| 1983 | Blackadder TV | Lady Whiteadder | 8.0 |
| 1983 | Frida Kahlo & Tina Modotti Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.2 |
| 1982 | Scrubbers Movie | Jones | 5.2 |
| 1982 | Crystal Gazing Movie | Newsreader | 7.0 |
| 1982 | Wogan TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 1981 | Reds Movie | Woman with Notebook (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1981 | A Kick Up the Eighties TV | Unknown character | 6.6 |
| 1981 | Take a Letter, Mr Jones TV | Maria | 5.5 |
| 1981 | The History Man TV | Melissa Tordoroff | 4.1 |
| 1980 | The Apple Movie | Landlady | 4.6 |
| 1980 | The Awakening Movie | Dr. Kadira | 5.4 |
| 1979 | Tales of the Unexpected TV | Mary Burge | 6.8 |
| 1978 | On a Paving Stone Mounted Movie | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 1978 | Monkey TV | Demon (voice) | 8.1 |
| 1978 | Monkey TV | Narator | 8.1 |
| 1978 | An Audience with... TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 1977 | The Thin End of the Wedge Movie | Veronica | |
| 1977 | Confessions from a Holiday Camp Movie | Blackbird (voice) (uncredited) | 5.1 |
| 1977 | Stand up, Virgin Soldiers Movie | Elephant Ethel | 4.6 |
| 1977 | Childhood TV | Mademoiselle | |
| 1976 | The Lifeswappers Movie | Miriam/Miss Babberton | |
| 1976 | Plays for Britain TV | Miriam / Miss Babberton | 6.0 |
| 1976 | Kizzy TV | Mrs Doe | 7.0 |
| 1976 | The Battle of Billy's Pond Movie | Tour Guide | 7.5 |
| 1975 | Naughty Girls Movie | Voice | |
| 1975 | Angels TV | Unknown character | 4.5 |
| 1975 | Rime of the Ancient Mariner Movie | Unknown character | 7.5 |
| 1975 | The Girls of Slender Means TV | Jane Wright | 3.7 |
| 1974 | Ken Dodd's World of Laughter TV | Unknown character | |
| 1974 | Fall of Eagles TV | Anna Vyrubova | 7.0 |
| 1974 | On the Game Movie | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | 3.7 |
| 1970 | Play for Today TV | Veronica | 6.6 |
| 1969 | A Nice Girl Like Me Movie | Pensione | 7.0 |
| 1969 | The Ha-Ha Movie | Kathie | |
| 1967 | At the Eleventh Hour TV | Unknown character | |
| 1967 | Omnibus TV | Unknown character | 7.2 |
| 1967 | ITV Playhouse TV | Kathie | 7.0 |
| 1967 | Boy Meets Girl TV | Maria | |
| 1965 | Thirty-Minute Theatre TV | Voice | 4.2 |
| 1964 | Theatre 625 TV | Rita | 7.2 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self | 7.6 |
| TBA | Angels in the Asylum Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Heart of Darkness Movie | The Aunt | |
| TBA | Gods of Tennis Movie | Herself |
Crew (1)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership TV | Creator · Creator | 10.0 |
Latest releases
- Miriam Margolyes Made Me Me2026
- Holy Days2026 / TMDB 6.6
- A Friend of Dorothy2025 / TMDB 6.9
- Ken Dodd: A Legacy of Happiness2025
- Alec Guinness: A Class Act2024 / TMDB 6.0
- The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved2024
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Questions about Miriam Margolyes
What are some of Miriam Margolyes' most famous roles?
Miriam Margolyes is well-known for her roles in 'The Age of Innocence', 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets', and 'Babe'.
Has Miriam Margolyes won any awards?
Yes, Miriam Margolyes has received several awards, including a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'The Age of Innocence'.
What was Miriam Margolyes' first film?
Miriam Margolyes made her film debut in 'The Killing of Sister George' (1968), marking the start of her notable film career.
What is Miriam Margolyes' estimated net worth?
Miriam Margolyes has an estimated net worth of around $6 million, reflecting her extensive career in acting and voice work.
What is a notable aspect of Miriam Margolyes' acting style?
Miriam Margolyes is known for her strong character work and distinctive voice, which she often uses to enhance her performances.
Has Miriam Margolyes worked in television?
Yes, Miriam Margolyes has appeared in various television series, including 'Call the Midwife' and 'The Real Marigold Hotel'.
What is Miriam Margolyes' background?
Miriam Margolyes was born in Australia and later moved to the UK, where she developed her successful acting career.
What genres does Miriam Margolyes typically act in?
Miriam Margolyes often acts in comedy and drama, showcasing her versatility across different genres and character types.