Diana Rigg

Dame Diana Rigg is best known for her role as Emma Peel in the 60’s TV show, The Avengers. It may not be the MCU franchise we’re all familiar with, but her incredible performance earned her name the recognition it deserves. The show aired from 1961 to 1969, but Diana’s acting career continued in the world of theater, where she received three Tony award nominations for her character portrayals. Most recently, she graced the screen as Olenna Tyrell in the popular TV series, Game of Thrones.

Diana Rigg had a wide-ranging career in film and television. She made an appearance in the musical Colette, which was crafted by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones. She also played the lead role in the West End production of the musical Follies which was made by Stephen Sondheim. In the 90s, she bagged praises for her roles that were played at the Almeida Theatre situated in Islington.