Maggie Smith was phenomenal as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies, and her best scenes from the series showcase ...

T he Harry Potter movies just wouldn't have been the same without Dame Maggie Smith (1934 - 2024), who played the perfect ...

Actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for her role as Professor McGonagall in the “Harry Potter” films and Violet Crawley in “Downton Abbey,” has passed away. She was 89 years old.

Remembering the legendary Maggie Smith with a look back at Professor McGonagall's most memorable scenes from the Harry Potter series, highlighting her strength, warmth, and unforgettable moments.

Smith drily summarised her later roles as “a gallery of grotesques,” including Professor McGonagall. Asked why she took the role, she had replied, “Harry Potter is my pension.” ...