Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton is a highly acclaimed English actress of stage and screen. She has had a distinguished career spanning four decades, winning numerous awards for her work in theatre, film, and television. Staunton is perhaps best known for her roles as Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter film series and as Queen Elizabeth II in the final two seasons of The Crown. Her versatility has been showcased in a wide range of genres, from musicals like 'Gypsy' to dramas such as 'Vera Drake', for which she received an Academy Award nomination.