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Movies with Joan Plowright
62 movies found(62 total from TMDB)
About Joan Plowright
Dame Joan Plowright: A Consummate Performer with Versatility and Depth A true icon of the British stage and screen, Dame Joan Plowright has captivated audiences for over six decades with her remarkable range and depth of talent. From her early days as a rising star in the 1950s to her later acclaimed roles in the 2000s, Plowright has demonstrated an extraordinary versatility, seamlessly transitioning between dramatic, comedic, and even fantastical parts. One of Plowright's most distinctive qualities is her ability to imbue even the most ordinary characters with a profound sense of humanity. Whether playing the quirky, eccentric Mrs. Palfrey in the eponymous 2005 film or the stern yet compassionate headmistress in The Spiderwick Chronicles, Plowright consistently brings a nuanced emotional complexity to her performances. Her work is often marked by a quiet, understated power that draws the viewer in, allowing us to empathize with even the most flawed or idiosyncratic individuals. Beyond her remarkable acting skills, Plowright has also been a trailblazer, breaking barriers for women in the industry. Her 2004 damehood from Queen Elizabeth II is a testament to her enduring impact and the respect she has garnered from her peers and the public alike. With a filmography that spans from classic dramas to family-friendly fantasies, Dame Joan Plowright has cemented her place as one of the most versatile and compelling actors of her generation, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema.
Known for: Acting
Franco Zeffirelli: Directing from Life (2018)
Nothing Like a Dame (2018)
Knife Edge (2009)
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
Curious George (2006)
Goose on the Loose (2006)
Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont (2005)
George and the Dragon (2004)
Bringing Down the House (2003)
I Am David (2003)
IMDb: 7.1
Callas Forever (2002)
Global Heresy (2002)
Bailey's Mistake (2001)
Scrooge and Marley (2001)
Back to the Secret Garden (2000)
Dinosaur (2000)
Frankie & Hazel (2000)
Tea with Mussolini (1999)
Tom's Midnight Garden (1999)
Aldrich Ames: Traitor Within (1998)
Dance with Me (1998)
101 Dalmatians (1996)
Jane Eyre (1996)
Mr. Wrong (1996)
Surviving Picasso (1996)
A Pin for the Butterfly (1995)
A Pyromaniac's Love Story (1995)
Hotel Sorrento (1995)
The Scarlet Letter (1995)
A Place for Annie (1994)
On Promised Land (1994)
The Return of the Native (1994)
Widows' Peak (1994)
Dennis the Menace (1993)
Last Action Hero (1993)
The Clothes in the Wardrobe (1993)
Stalin (1992)
Enchanted April (1991)
The House of Bernarda Alba (1991)
Avalon (1990)
I Love You to Death (1990)
And a Nightingale Sang (1989)
Drowning by Numbers (1988)
The Dressmaker (1988)
The Importance of Being Earnest (1988)
The Birthday Party (1987)
Revolution (1985)
A Dedicated Man (1982)
Brimstone & Treacle (1982)
Britannia Hospital (1982)
Laurence Olivier: a life (1982)
The Diary of Anne Frank (1980)
Daphne Laureola (1978)
Saturday, Sunday, Monday (1978)
Equus (1977)
The Merchant of Venice (1973)
Three Sisters (1970)
Twelfth Night (1970)
Uncle Vanya (1963)
The Entertainer (1960)
Time Without Pity (1957)
