Vanessa Redgrave

Like many actors in the 60’s, Vanessa Redgrave started her acting career on stage as a theater actress. In 1966, she got her first starring role in a film. Since then, Vanessa continued to impress critics with her talent, frequently getting nominated and winning awards. She gets the most credit for her award-winning role in Camelot and Mission Impossible, but her filmography only proves why she’s regarded as one of the best in the industry. It’s not so surprising, since Vanessa hails from a family of actors. She must be proud to continue her family’s legacy on stage and on screen.

Her other notable works include Isadora, Howards End, The Bostonians, and Mary, Queen of Scots. She also played a part in Miral, a film directed by Julian Schnabel, which was shown at the 67th Venice International Film Festival. Redgrave has also lent her voice to the cartoon character Winnie the Giant Tortoise, in the environmental animated movie Animals United.