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Vanessa Redgrave

British actress and activist

United Kingdom · b. 1937

Born in London, Vanessa Redgrave, 81, made her professional stage debut in A Touch Of The Sun. She went on to win an Olivier in 1984 for her role in The Aspern Papers, and a Tony in 2003 for Long Day’s Journey Into Night. In 1978 she won an Oscar for Julia. She appeared in the film Atonement (2007) and since 2012 has narrated Call The Midwife. From 21 September she reprises her role in The Inheritance, at London’s Noël Coward Theatre.

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Question Who most deserves an apology from you, and why? Failure & regret read 208 other answers →

I would very, very much like to say sorry to my mother, for all the times I told her I hadn’t got the time to talk.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 September 2018 source ↗

Question What would you like to be remembered for? Death & what remains read 212 other answers →

Maybe a skilful bronze face somewhere. Or a small but helpful scholarship for a drama student or singer to study singing.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 September 2018 source ↗

Question When were you happiest? Time & hindsight read 575 other answers →

Is all happiness in the past? Well, the births of three children. And playing with children and grandchildren.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 September 2018 source ↗

Question What has been your biggest disappointment? Failure & regret read 217 other answers →

To lose my fourth baby.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 September 2018 source ↗

Question How close have you come to death? Death & what remains read 208 other answers →

In April 2015 I nearly died, as my heart was finding it too difficult to keep my smoke-destroyed lungs going.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 September 2018 source ↗

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