Vanessa Redgrave & her dubbing voice Judy Winter

Vanessa Redgrave comes from an artistic family; her mother, Rachel Kempson, was a well-known actress and her father, Sir Michael Redgrave, was a respected actor and director. Vanessa grew up in a creative environment and showed an early interest in the performing arts. She attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), where she further developed her acting skills.

 

Redgrave has been married twice; first to director Tony Richardson, with whom she has two daughters: Natasha Richardson (who also became an actress) and Joely Richardson. After the divorce, she married the Italian actor Franco Nero, with whom she has a son, Carlo Gabriel Nero.

 

She is not only known for her acting talent, but also for her political commitment. She has actively campaigned for various social and political causes, including human rights, peace in the Middle East and support for refugees. Her commitment sometimes led to controversy, particularly during her speech at the 1978 Oscars, where she spoke out against Israeli policy.

 

Redgrave's career began in the theater in the late 1950s. She made her debut in 1958 in the play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare. 

 

She had her breakthrough on television in the 1960s when she appeared in various productions that showcased her acting skills and versatility. A defining moment was her role in the BBC mini-series "The Devil's Advocate" (1977), which was based on the book of the same name by John Mortimer. 

 

Her most notable films include "Blow-Up" (1966), "Isadora" (1968) and "Julia" (1977), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her portrayal of the writer Lillian Hellman in "Julia" is considered one of her best performances.

 

Alongside her film career, Redgrave remained loyal to the theater. She appeared in numerous productions, including classic plays by Shakespeare as well as modern works. She was also active on television and received recognition for her roles in various mini-series and TV films.

 

53 awards & 86 nominations

 

Over the course of her career, Vanessa Redgrave has received numerous awards for her acting performances, including the 1978 Oscar, several BAFTA Awards, a Tony Award and a Golden Globe Award. She was also honored for her contribution to the arts with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

We have listed some of her best and most famous films here:

 

2019: Mrs. Lowry & Son

2019: Georgetown

2017: Man in an Orange Shirt

2014: Foxcatcher

2012: Song for Marion

2011: Anonymous - Director: Roland Emmerich

2011: Coriolanus

2010: Letters to Juliet 

2008: A Job

2007: Evening

2004: The Fever

2002: The Gathering Storm

2001: Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story

2000: A Rumor of Angels

2000: If These Walls Could Talk 2

1997: Miss Smilla's Sense of Snow

1997: Mrs. Dalloway

1995: A Summer by the Lake

1992: Howards End

1991: Young Catherine

1985: Wetherby

1984: The Bostonians

1983: Wagner 

1979: Bear Island 

1979: Yanks 

1979: Agatha

1977: Juliet

1971: Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots 

1971: The Devils 

1968: The Cursed House (Un tranquillo posto di campagna)

1968: Isadora

1967: The Charge of the Light Brigade (Der Angriff der leichten Brigade)

1967: Camelot 

1966: Blow Up

1966: Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment

1958: Behind The Mask