Born #OnThisDay in 1934, Dame Maggie Smith is one of England’s most iconic and much-loved actors. ⁠ ⁠ First studying at the Oxford Playhouse School, Smith has appeared in over sixty films and seventy plays. Some of her most popular roles have been in Downton Abbey, Harry Potter and The Lady in the Van. ⁠ ⁠ ⭐ Tell us, which is your favourite role? ⁠ ⁠ ⭐ This portrait along with 138,000 others is available as print-on-demand from our shop. Order yours now with the shop tag attached.⁠ ⁠ #NationalPortraitGallery #Portraiture #MaggieSmith⁠ ⁠ 🎨 Maggie Smith by James Lloyd, 2012© National Portrait Gallery, London