Margaret rutherford

English actress. Despite having an acting career that lasted from 1936 to 1967 and encompassed roles in both film and theatre, she is best remembered for her performances, late in her career, as Miss Jane Marple, the fictional elderly amateur detective created by the world-renowned author Agatha Christie. The...

Over the years, many actresses have taken on the role of Agatha Christie’s, Miss Marple. One such actress is Margaret Rutherford, who played the famous sleuth across a series of movies in the…

Margaret Rutherford | Created by Diane Yoder | 2022

English actress. Despite having an acting career that lasted from 1936 to 1967 and encompassed roles in both film and theatre, she is best remembered for her performances, late in her career, as Miss Jane Marple, the fictional elderly amateur detective created by the world-renowned author Agatha Christie. The...

Margaret Rutherford, actress, UK with her husband Stringer Davis - 1971

Margaret Rutherford – A Truly Dramatic Life – Number One London

Discover the captivating career of Margaret Rutherford, the beloved British actress known for her iconic portrayals of eccentric old women, including "Miss Marple".

Dame Margaret Rutherford - Renowned British actress, most famous for her performances as 'Miss Marple.' Other memorable performances include 'Madame Arcati' in "Blythe Spirit" (1945). She was awarded an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for "The V.I.P.s" (1963). A poster of Dame Margaret was a popular mural on the walls of college dorm rooms in the late sixties. She also hosted a provocative documentary, "The Stately Ghosts of England," about this time.

Margaret Rutherford with her Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress Oscar in "The V.I.P's" (1963)