Explore the remarkable career and talent of Glenda Jackson, a legendary actress who has left an indelible mark in the world of film and theater. Discover her iconic performances and be inspired by her extraordinary artistry.
Actress/politician Glenda Jackson received her third Best Actress nomination and second Oscar for playing Vicki Allessio, a divorced woman who's having an affair with a married man in Melvin Frank's Best Picture nominated movie, A Touch of Class. Glenda's second Oscar is one of the biggest upsets in Oscar history. She was the one who was not expected to win at all and the other actresses must have been (were :D) really pissed off. Furthermore, this became one of the least popular Oscar wins…
Glenda Jackson, a two-time Oscar-winning actress renowned for her extraordinary skill and illustrious career in politics and the film industry, has died at 87. Jackson passed away quietly at her London home with her family at her side after a brief illness. Fans, coworkers, and friends have flooded social media with condolence messages in honor of her life and achievements in the entertainment industry.
From Women in Love to Sunday Bloody Sunday, we celebrate the film and TV career of Glenda Jackson, who has died aged 87: the only MP with two Oscars to her name.
After winning two Oscars, she stopped acting for decades to fight Thatcherism. Now, at 81, she’s tackling an Edward Albee classic. But she insists, “I lead a very dull life.”