MAGGIE SMITH | 87

We all recognize her as Professor Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter movies, and that’s how iconic of an actress Dame Maggie Smith is. She’s one of the most favorite characters in the film that the kids of today still love. With her character, Dame Smith managed to influence young minds on how discipline and passion lead to success. She has starred in 30 films and has appeared on numerous TV shows.

She also received several honorary Doctorate degrees, along with many other acting accolades, including the Triple Crown of Acting, the term used for winning Emmy Award, Academy Award, and Tony Award. Due to her tremendous contribution to the performing arts, she was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the year 1990. In 2009, it was reported that she had fully recovered from cancer. Though she may have gone through a rough patch, she emerged victoriously.