Sexy '60s Dramas, '90s Comedies, Harry Potter and Beyond (PHOTOS)

“Nowhere to Go,” 1958

In her first film role, credited according to IMDB, Smith starred opposite George Nadar in 1958's Nowhere to Go.

“Othello”, 1965

After her 1964 appearance as Desdemona in Shakespeare's Othello The two starred opposite Laurence Olivier at the Royal National Theater in the 1965 film adaptation, which earned them both Oscar nominations.

“Hot Millions,” 1968

In 1968 she took on the role of Patty Terwilliger Smith Hot millions alongside Peter Ustinov and Karl Malden.

“The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,” 1969

The following year, she appeared alongside her then-husband Robert Stephens in a role that won her her first Oscar.

“Traveling with my Aunt”, 1972

In 1972 she received another Oscar nomination for her work Traveling with my aunt with Louis Gossett Jr.

“California Suite,” 1978

In 1979, Smith again emerged victorious for her performance in California Suite It starred Hollywood greats like Jane Fonda and Alan Alda.

“Evil Under the Sun,” 1982

In the film adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel, Smith played the role of Daphne Castle in the 1982 film.

“Hook”, 1991

For the 1991 cult retelling of the Peter Pan story: HookSmith portrayed Grandma Wendy in the film starring Robin Williams and Julia Roberts.

“Sister Act,” 1992

Smith also took on numerous comedic roles throughout her career, including both Sister law and its sequel Sister Act II: Back to the habit (1993).

“The Secret Garden”, 1993

The classic children's book of the same name came to life in the 1993 film, in which Smith portrays Mrs. Medlock.

“The First Wives Club,” 1996

Another iconic comedy film of Smith for which Smith lent her acting talent is “1996”. The First Wives Club with Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton. She plays the grand doyenne of all first wives, helping the trio sabotage their ex-husbands.

Gosford Park, 2001

Smith's role in 2001 Gosford Park earned her an Oscar and cemented her status as The Star plays elegant British aristocrats in period pieces.

“Harry Potter,” 2001-2011

One of Smith's most memorable roles – particularly for younger viewers – was her long-running role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter Franchise.

Downton Abbey, 2010-2015

In addition to her extensive work in film and on stage, Smith has also appeared on television a number of times, including in “ Downton Abbey from 2010-2015. She also reprized her role as Violet Grantham in the 2019 and 2022 films.

“Tea with the Ladies”, 2018

In 2018, she appeared as herself alongside other British actresses who had been given the title of “Dame” (Judi Dench, Eileen Atkins and Joan Plowright) as they reminisced about their careers and shared some light-hearted banter.

Smith continued to work in films into her 80s, with her final appearance coming in 2023 The Miracle Club.