Miriam Margolyes

Miriam Margolyes

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Miriam Margolyes is a distinguished British-Australian actress and voice artist, renowned for her extensive career in film, television, and theatre. With a distinctive voice and a flair for character roles, she has appeared in numerous productions, including 'Harry Potter' and 'The Age of Innocence.' Margolyes is also known for her outspoken personality and advocacy on various social issues.

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Miriam Margolyes is an actress who recently filmed a documentary series and a film in New Zealand.

Miriam Margolyes on making New Zealand movies, nuns and why she stopped believing in God
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-22
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Miriam Margolyes is an Oscar-nominated Australian actor who stars in the film Holy Days.

Nat Boltt’s Holy Days brings Joy Cowley back to NZ cinema and gets Miriam Margolyes to a nunnery
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
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Margolyes plays Dorothy, an elderly widow whose lonely life is transformed after a teenager accidentally kicks his football into her garden.

‘Utterly overwhelmed’: British writer-director’s short film earns Oscar nod | Oscars
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-25
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Patricia Hodge mentions one of her greatest friends is Miriam Margolyes, with whom she made the 1975 TV adaptation of Muriel Spark’s The Girls of Slender Means.

‘A producer grabbed me, and I thought, Oh, for God’s sake’: Patricia Hodge on sexual harassment, drugs – and being in her prime at 79 | Theatre
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-08
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Miriam Margolyes is listed among those who signed the boycott against Israeli institutions.

Hollywood split as 1,200 figures counter boycott of Israeli film institutions, calling it ‘antisemitic propaganda’ - Culture
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-26
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Actress Miriam Margolyes commented on Gaza, stating that 'Hitler won - he changed us.'

הושעתה רופאת ילדים בריטית שתמכה בחמאס: "לוחמים מדוכאים, לא טרוריסטים"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-09-14
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Miriam Margolyes is an actress and author who is currently promoting her book, The Little Book of Miriam.

‘I can do naughty stories... but I’m more than just a potty mouth’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-13
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Miriam Margolyes’ alphabetically arranged compendium of her life’s key terms provides a kind of collective self-portrait.

Miriam Margoyles, Night of the Living Rez, Bob Hawke, The Wolf Who Cried Boy, Nerves of Steel
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-12
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Miriam Margolyes is included among the signatories of the Film Workers for Palestine pledge.

1,300 film industry members pledge not to work with Israeli film institutions complicit in genocide - Culture
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-08
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Miriam Margolyes is an actor who is embarking on a road trip around New Zealand for her first film role there.

the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-17
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Miriam Margolyes is performing a show about her love of Charles Dickens at the Fringe this year.

Miriam Margolyes on Edinburgh Fringe show and Glasgow homecoming
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-13
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Miriam Margolyes defends J.K. Rowling.

Miriam Margolyes brání J.K. Rowlingovou
Mladá fronta DNES (iDNES)·Czech RepublicCzech Republic· 2025-07-27
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Miriam Margolyes is a renowned actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions, including her portrayal of Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter series.

Miriam Margolyes: ‘The closest I’ve come to death? When the media reported my imminent demise’ | Miriam Margolyes
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-19
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Miriam Margolyes was among the media personalities who signed an open letter in support of the film.

Dokumentarac o Gazi prekršio uređivačke standarde, zaključio BBC
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2025-07-14
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Miriam Margolyes was among the 500 media personalities who supported the film by signing an open letter.

Dokumentarac o Gazi prekršio uređivačke standarde, zaključio BBC
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-07-14
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Miriam Margolyes is among the cultural figures who signed an open letter against the BBC's decision.

BBC pulls Gaza medics documentary due to impartiality concerns
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-20
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Miriam Margolyes, known for her role as Professor Pomona Sprout in the Harry Potter film series, stated that she does not have much time left to live due to various health issues.

Querida actriz de ‘Harry Potter’ hace dolorosa confesión: ‘No me queda mucho tiempo de vida’
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-06-02
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Miriam Margolyes signed a letter calling for a total arms and energy embargo on Israel.

Labor luminary calls for Netanyahu sanctions, Palestine statehood
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-27
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Miriam Margolyes is among the cultural figures who signed the letter to the BBC.

Doctors and whistleblowers in delayed Gaza film threaten to pull out | BBC
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-22
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Miriam Margolyes was warmly greeted by Queen Camilla at the reception.

Queen claims victory over online reading club with 12 million members
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-29
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Miriam Margolyes is included in the list of influential comedians from the Cambridge Footlights.

כשסר ג'ון קליז האמיץ ברח
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-03-07
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Miriam Margolyes is among the media personalities criticizing the BBC for removing the documentary 'How to Survive in a War Zone'.

غزہ میں بچوں کی زندگی پر بنی دستاویزی فلم ہٹانے پر بی بی سی کو تنقید کا سامنا
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-04
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Miriam Margolyes is part of Artists For Palestine, supporting the claims about the documentary.

Questions still remain for BBC after damaging Gaza documentary
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-28
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Veteran actress Miriam Margolyes signed the open letter protesting the BBC's actions regarding the documentary.

BBC apologises for Gaza documentary featuring Palestinian govt official’s son - Culture
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-28
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Miriam Margolyes is a signatory of the open letter criticizing the BBC's actions regarding the documentary.

Riz Ahmed, Indira Varma among hundreds calling out BBC for pulling docu-film Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone - Culture
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-27
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