Maggie Smith Death: Her Best Movies - Harry Potter To The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Maggie Smith who is best known for her Professor Minerva McGonagall from Harry Potter film franchise has died at the age of 89. The actress has worked in theatre, television and films. She is best known for her films in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, My Old Lady, The Lady in Van and Nothing Like A Dame among others. Let’s take a look at some of her best films she has been part of. 

Maggie Smith Popular films she has been part of

Harry Potter films

Maggie Smith played the role of Professor Minerva McGonagall in the series of Harry Potter novels by JK Rowling. Her character was a professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where she is also the head of Gryffindor House and the deputy headmistress under Albus Dumbledore.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel follows the story of a hotel that hosts seven British tourists who come to Jaipur on a holiday. She played the role of Muriel Donnelly, a former housekeeper who moves to India for a cheaper, quicker hip operation.

The Lady in the Van

The Lady in the Van follows the story of an elderly woman Miss Shepherd, who lives in a van. An individual named Alan Bennett, with an indifferent attitude slowly forms an unforgettable bond with her. Maggie Smith played the role of the main lead Miss Shepherd aka Margaret Fairchild.

Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey follows the story of Crawley family who go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess's newly inherited villa. Maggie Smith portrayed the character of Violet Crawley.

A Boy Called Christmas

A Boy Called Christmas tells the story of ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Maggie Smith portrayed the role of Aunt Ruth, the mortal form of the Truth Pixie who narrates the story to answer her great-niece and great-nephews' questions.

The Miracle Club

The Miracle Club follow the story of women of Ballygar to taste freedom: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes. 

Maggie Smith played the role of Lily Fox.