Maggie Smith

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/maggie-smith

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Maggie Smith born?December 28, 1934
2. Where was Maggie Smith born?Ilford, Essex, England
3. What is the career span?Over seven decades, from the 1950s to the 2020s
4. What is the triple crown of acting?Recipient of an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and multiple Emmy Awards
5. Who is Maggie Smith?Maggie Smith is a famous actress from Britain who has worked on stage, in movies, and on television.
6. What was Maggie Smith’s first big stage role?She began her stage career at the Oxford Playhouse in 1952 and later won a Tony Award for her role in "Lettice and Lovage" in 1990.

Versatility: The ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities, especially in acting.
Triple Crown of Acting: A performer who has won a competitive Academy Award, a Tony Award, and an Emmy Award.
Iconic Role: A character or performance so memorable and influential that it becomes a symbol of an actor or a work.
Cultural Resonance: The quality of having a significant impact or connection with society and its values.