“WTHIF BHM GIC….. (Please refer to your newspaper for complete puzzle.)
TODAY’S CLUE: G = S
ANSWER: “MONEY AND SEX AND RELIGION AND POLITICS. THAT’S WHAT PEOPLE SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT. AND YET … THEY NEVER DO.” — MIRIAM MARGOLYES
Miriam Margolyes
May 18, 1941 • 85 years old • British Australian Actress
Overview
Miriam Margolyes is a British Australian actress whose long career has included film, television, theater, radio, and voice acting. Known for her distinctive voice and lively personality, she has played memorable characters in productions ranging from period dramas to family films.
Early Life
Margolyes was born in Oxford, England. She studied English at Newnham College, Cambridge, where she became involved in acting. Her professional career began with theater and voice work before expanding into a wide variety of screen roles.
An Award Winning Performance
Margolyes won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the 1993 film The Age of Innocence. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the film gave her one of the most acclaimed roles of her screen career.
Professor Sprout
To millions of moviegoers, Margolyes is familiar as Professor Pomona Sprout in the Harry Potter film series. The warmhearted Herbology professor became one of her best known roles and introduced her to another generation of viewers.
A Familiar Voice
Margolyes has also built an extensive career as a voice performer. Her credits include animated films and television programs, and she provided the voice of Fly, the motherly border collie, in the 1995 film Babe.
Beyond Acting
Margolyes has become known beyond acting through documentaries, travel programs, interviews, and books. She became an Australian citizen in 2013 and has continued working on screen and stage while gaining a reputation as an outspoken and entertaining storyteller.
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