Rosemary Harris
Acting
Rosemary Harris (born September 19, 1927) is a distinguished English actress with a career spanning over seven decades. Renowned for her work in theater, film, and television, she has received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe. Harris is perhaps best known to modern audiences for her portrayal of Aunt May in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007).
Her illustrious stage career includes a Tony Award for Best Actress for her role as Eleanor of Aquitaine in The Lion in Winter (1966). She has also been nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Tom & Viv (1994). Harris was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1986 and received a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2017.
Born in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, Harris trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). She has been celebrated for her versatility and emotive performances, making her a beloved figure in the world of performing arts.
Rosemary Harris is married to the late American novelist John Ehle, who passed away in 2018. Together, they have a daughter, Jennifer Ehle, who is a celebrated actress known for her roles in Pride and Prejudice (1995) and The King's Speech (2010). Harris's family has been deeply involved in the arts, with her husband contributing significantly to Appalachian literature and her daughter excelling in film, television, and theater.
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Filmography of
Rosemary Harris
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... 2019
Older Agathe von Trapp
... 2015
Nana Foster
... 2012
VALIS (voice)
... 2010
a reporter
... 2009
Elsie
... 2009
Lillian Cotlo
... 2008
Nanette Hanson
... 2007
May Parker
... 2007
... 2004
Self
... 2004
May Copplestone
... 2004
Julia's Mother
... 2004
May Parker
... 2004
... 2003
May Parker
... 2002
... 2002
Daisy
... 2001
Annie's Granny
... 2000
Valerie Sors
... 1999
Gamma MacIntosh
... 1999
Player Queen
... 1996
Self - Interviewee
... 1996
Grandma Roden
... 1996
Linda
... 1996
... 1994
Rose Haigh-Wood
... 1994
Aunt Jude
... 1992
Pauline Swift
... 1988
Ann Barrington
... 1983
Mrs. Ramsay
... 1983
Mrs. Doring
... 1978
Julie Cavendish
... 1977
Gabrielle Chandebisse
... 1968
Elvira Condomine
... 1966
Yelena
... 1963
Catherine Earnshaw
... 1958
Viola
... 1957
Lily Parker
... 1957
Desdemona
... 1955
Mrs. Fitzherbert
... 1954
