TV Shows - Miriam Margolyes
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on May 30, 2024. Miriam Margolyes has appeared in 7 television series with data.
- #153American Dad!as Margaret Hilda Thatcher (voice) • 1 episode • #153 most popular showAmerican Dad! is an animated sitcom that follows the daily life of Stan Smith, a staunchly conservative CIA agent, as he navigates his personal and professional life in the fictional town of Langley Falls, Virginia. Alongside his quirky family, including his wife Francine, alien Roger, and talking fish Klaus, Stan embarks on a series of comedic adventures and misadventures that often satirize American politics, pop culture, and societal issues. The show combines political satire, absurdist humor, and family dynamics to provide a unique and entertaining portrayal of suburban life in America.
- #249Call the Midwifeas Mother Mildred • 4 episodes • #249 most popular showCall the Midwife is a British period drama television series based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth. Set in the 1950s, the show follows the lives of a group of midwives working in the poverty-stricken East End of London. Through their personal and professional experiences, the series explores the challenges and joys of bringing new life into the world amidst a backdrop of social and cultural change. Known for its heartfelt storytelling and strong female characters, Call the Midwife has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal fan base since its premiere.
- #677The Graham Norton Showas Self • 10 episodes • #677 most popular showThe Graham Norton Show is a British television comedy talk show hosted by Irish comedian Graham Norton. Featured on BBC One, the program showcases a variety of celebrity guests who join Norton each week to discuss current news and share humorous insights. The show is well-known for its vibrant host, engaging interviews, humorous monologues, and occasional performances by musical guests.
- #677The Graham Norton Showas Self (archive footage) • 1 episode • #677 most popular showThe Graham Norton Show is a British television comedy talk show hosted by Irish comedian Graham Norton. Featured on BBC One, the program showcases a variety of celebrity guests who join Norton each week to discuss current news and share humorous insights. The show is well-known for its vibrant host, engaging interviews, humorous monologues, and occasional performances by musical guests.
- #697Rugratsas Shirley Finster (voice) • 1 episode • #697 most popular showRugrats is an animated television series that explores the adventures of a group of toddlers—Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, and Angelica. The show depicts their everyday experiences, which in the babies' imaginations turn into grand escapades. The series highlights the disconnect between the adult world and the rich inner lives of children, emphasizing the youngsters' interpretations of the world around them.
- #808Late Night with Seth Meyersas Self • 1 episode • #808 most popular showLate Night with Seth Meyers is an American late-night talk show hosted by comedian Seth Meyers. The show premiered on NBC in 2014 and follows the popular late-night format, featuring celebrity interviews, live music performances, and comedy sketches. Meyers brings his unique comedy style and witty banter to the show, keeping audiences entertained with his insightful monologues and clever observations on current events and pop culture. With its combination of humor, satire, and engaging interviews, Late Night with Seth Meyers has become a staple in late-night television.
- #1,040Dharma & Gregas Chloe • 1 episode • #1,040 most popular showDharma & Greg is an American sitcom that revolves around the unconventional marriage of a free-spirited yoga instructor, Dharma Finkelstein Montgomery, and a conservative attorney, Greg Montgomery. Highlighting the fun and challenges of a couple with diametrically opposed world views, the series navigates their journey as they learn more about each other and manage their in-laws' expectations.
Movies - Miriam Margolyes
Sorted by online popularity. Miriam Margolyes has appeared in 32 movies with data.
- #268Romeo + Julietas Nurse • #268 most popular movieRomeo + Juliet is a 1996 romantic crime film directed by Baz Luhrmann, based on William Shakespeare's tragedy. It features a modernized setting in Verona Beach with the original Shakespearean English dialogue.
- #294Happy Feetas Mrs. Astrakhan (voice) • #294 most popular movieHappy Feet is a 2006 animated jukebox musical comedy film about an emperor penguin named Mumble who, unlike the other penguins, cannot sing but is a remarkable tap dancer.
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- #776Babe: Pig in the Cityas Fly (voice) • #776 most popular movieBabe: Pig in the City is a 1998 comedy-drama adventure film and the sequel to Babe. It follows Babe's journey to the big city to save Farmer Hoggett's farm after he is injured.
- #780Magnoliaas Faye Barringer (uncredited) • #780 most popular movieMagnolia is a 1999 American epic drama film that follows an ensemble cast of interrelated characters navigating their paths to happiness, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.
- #856Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2as Pomona Sprout • #856 most popular movieHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is a 2011 fantasy film directed by David Yates, serving as the conclusive chapter in the Harry Potter film series. It follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they strive to defeat the dark wizard Voldemort by uncovering and eliminating his Horcruxes, leading to a climactic showdown.
- #864Little Shop of Horrorsas Dental Nurse • #864 most popular movieLittle Shop of Horrors is a 1986 American horror comedy musical film directed by Frank Oz, based on the off-Broadway musical of the same name. The story follows a floral shop worker who stumbles upon a carnivorous plant with a taste for human blood.
- #908Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secretsas Pomona Sprout • #908 most popular movieHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a 2002 fantasy film and the second installment in the Harry Potter film series. Directed by Chris Columbus, the story revolves around Harry Potter's second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Together with his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, Harry uncovers the mystery of the Chamber of Secrets and faces a menacing monster.
- #1,717The Age of Innocenceas Mrs. Catherine Mingott • #1,717 most popular movie
- #1,791Flushed Awayas Rita's Grandma (voice) • #1,791 most popular movieFlushed Away is a 2006 animated adventure comedy film about a London high-society mouse who is flushed down the toilet by a common sewer rat. It follows the madcap adventure of Roddy as he encounters the resourceful Rita, the rodent-hating Toad, and his faithful thugs, Spike and Whitey, deep in the sewer bowels of Ratropolis.
- #2,039Baltoas Grandma Rosy • #2,039 most popular movieBalto is a 1995 animated adventure film depicting a half-wolf's courageous journey to save Nome, Alaska from a deadly epidemic.
- #2,080James and the Giant Peachas Aunt Sponge / Glowworm (voice) • #2,080 most popular movieJames and the Giant Peach is a 1996 musical fantasy animated film based on the novel by Roald Dahl, directed by Henry Selick. The story follows a young orphan named James who embarks on a magical journey inside a giant peach.
- #2,512Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hooleas Mrs. Plithiver (voice) • #2,512 most popular movieLegend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is a 2010 3D computer-animated fantasy adventure film directed by Zack Snyder. It is based on the Guardians of Ga'Hoole book series by Kathryn Lasky and follows the journey of Soren, a young barn owl who, along with his companions, escapes from a facility to seek help from the noble owls of Ga'Hoole in order to combat the army manipulated by the oppressive rulers of St. Aggie's.
- #2,750Cats & Dogsas Sophie the Castle Maid • #2,750 most popular movieCats & Dogs is a 2001 spy-comedy film that revolves around the age-old rivalry between cats and dogs. The movie portrays an intense battle for dominance between the two species, initiated by a professor's creation of a vaccine that eliminates human allergies to dogs. Led by Mr. Tinkles, the cats and the dogs engage in an epic struggle for pet supremacy, resulting in a flurry of fur and espionage tactics.
- #2,751Redsas Woman with Notebook (uncredited) • #2,751 most popular movieReds is a 1981 American epic historical drama film that follows the life and career of journalist John Reed during the revolutionary years.
- #3,105Yentlas Sarah • #3,105 most popular movieYentl is a 1983 American romantic musical drama film depicting a Jewish woman in Poland in 1904 who pretends to be a man to pursue an education in Talmudic law.
- #3,141End of Daysas Mabel • #3,141 most popular movieEnd of Days is a 1999 American action horror film that follows an alcoholic former New York Police Department detective tasked with protecting an innocent young woman chosen to conceive the Antichrist with Satan.
- #3,930Electric Dreamsas Ticket Girl • #3,930 most popular movieElectric Dreams is a 1984 science fiction romantic comedy film depicting a love triangle among a man, a woman, and a personal computer in San Francisco.
- #3,970Pacific Heightsas Realtor • #3,970 most popular movie
- #4,468How to Lose Friends & Alienate Peopleas Mrs. Kowalski • #4,468 most popular movieHow to Lose Friends & Alienate People is a 2008 British comedy film based on Toby Young's memoir about his struggles in the United States after employment at Sharps Magazine. The film follows the journey of Sidney Young, an aspiring British journalist attempting to make it in the glamorous world of New York journalism.
- #4,688The Guilt Tripas Anita • #4,688 most popular movieThe Guilt Trip is a 2012 American road comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher, starring Barbra Streisand and Seth Rogen. The story follows an inventor who embarks on a cross-country trip with his mother in an effort to market his new product.
- #4,867Chasing Libertyas Maria • #4,867 most popular movieChasing Liberty is a 2004 romantic comedy film about the President's 18-year-old daughter who rebels against the constant presence of Secret Service agents in her life, leading to a European adventure and an unexpected romance.
- #4,895I Love You to Deathas Joey's Mother • #4,895 most popular movieI Love You to Death is a 1990 American black comedy film with an ensemble cast including Kevin Kline, Tracey Ullman, and River Phoenix. The plot follows Joey Boca, a pizzeria owner, whose wife Rosalie seeks revenge after discovering his infidelity.
- #5,071Dead Againas Hypnotism Patient • #5,071 most popular movie
- #5,261Immortal Belovedas Nanette Streicherová • #5,261 most popular movieImmortal Beloved is a 1994 biographical film that delves into the life of composer Ludwig van Beethoven, focusing on his battle with hearing loss. The movie follows Beethoven's assistant, Schindler, as he attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding the 'immortal beloved' mentioned in the composer's love letters.
- #5,316The Life and Death of Peter Sellersas Peg Sellers • #5,316 most popular movieThe Life and Death of Peter Sellers is a 2004 television film based on the turbulent life of English comedian Peter Sellers, renowned for his success as a film comedian and his dedication to his work. Directed by Stephen Hopkins and starring Geoffrey Rush as Sellers, the film delves into his personal and professional challenges.
- #5,377Being Juliaas Dolly de Vries • #5,377 most popular movieBeing Julia is a 2004 comedy-drama film directed by István Szabó, starring Annette Bening and Jeremy Irons. The screenplay is based on the novel 'Theatre' (1937) by W. Somerset Maugham, and the original score was composed by Mychael Danna.
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- #5,807The Appleas Landlady • #5,807 most popular movieThe Apple is a 1980 science fiction-musical film that follows the story of two aspiring young singers, Alphie and Bibi, as they navigate the seductive yet dark world of the music industry controlled by the malevolent Mr. Boogalow.
- #6,335The Butcher's Wifeas Gina • #6,335 most popular movie
- #7,474Ed and His Dead Motheras Mabel Chilton • #7,474 most popular movie
Miriam Margolyes Biography
Miriam Margolyes (born 18 May 1941) is a British-Australian actress known for her work on stage and screen. She received a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in Martin Scorsese's The Age of Innocence (1993) and portrayed Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film series (2002–2011). Margolyes has appeared in numerous films including A Nice Girl Like Me (1969), Yentl (1983), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Little Dorrit (1988), Romeo + Juliet (1996), and Being Julia (2004). She is also recognized for her voice roles in Babe (1995), James and the Giant Peach (1996), Mulan (1998), Happy Feet (2006), Flushed Away (2006), and Early Man (2018). Additionally, Margolyes has made notable television appearances in Kizzy, Blackadder, Cold Comfort Farm (1995), and person many other TV shows.
On May 30, 2024, Miriam Margolyes had 1,351 Wikipedia visits, making her the #4,113 most popular actor online.