Sad news - one of the greatest actresses this country has ever produced, Glenda Jackson has departed to take her rightful throne in Fabulon.
I always loved her in any role she took on, from Women in Love to Morecambe & Wise! As I said in my previous tribute on the occasion of the great lady's 85th birthday:
Never one to be typecast, she has portrayed a vast variety of characters over the years, including classic dramatic roles such as Hedda Gabler and (on stage) King Lear, as well as numerous biographical portrayals such as poet Stevie Smith, assassin Charlotte Corday, actresses Sarah Bernhardt and Patricia Neal, Lady Emma Hamilton and George II's Queen Caroline, and, of course, Queen Elizabeth I - both in the acclaimed BBC serial Elizabeth R and in the movie Mary, Queen of Scots.
The world just does not produce actresses of her class and calibre any more.
RIP, Glenda May Jackson CBE (9th May 1936 - 15th June 2023)
Sad news. She was the first great actress that I became aware of - and yes, she was a revelation in Morecambe and Wise!
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For a large sector of the country who considered things like the Royal Shakespeare Company and Ken Russell films to be "out of their league", the genius collaboration between Eric & Ernie and Glenda made her a true icon in the UK - and allegedly, the US studios were so impressed she was head-hunted for A Touch Of Class, which gave her her second Oscar... Jx
DeleteWith all the damned repeats running, I wish they'd bring back some of the good stuff. "A Touch of Class" would suit me just fine.
DeleteIt's a brilliant film! Jx
DeleteWhat a great actress she was indeed. The last thing I saw heard you here anyhow in the US with a PBS movie called Elizabeth is Missing. Of course she nailed the part like she does everything she does.
ReplyDeleteThat was her return to acting after two decades in politics, and she won the best actress BAFTA for it. Jx
DeleteI always know you're going to do a beautiful tribute when a great female artist dies. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteShe was wonderful. She deserves every tribute going. Jx
Deletehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001cp8l
ReplyDeleteGlenda Jackson interviewed about her cultural influences
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000xfcx
ReplyDeleteGlenda Jackson interviewed about Sunday, Bloody Sunday
Glenda Jackson, actrice indomptable a la Sarah Bernhardt. *d'Anjou
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she would have been proud at the comparison. Jx
DeleteShe simply was an incredible actress. Best instincts ever caught on screen. Sunday Bloody Sunday is an amazing film. How very sad.
ReplyDeleteSunday Bloody Sunday is indeed a remarkable film. Glenda was beaten to the "Best Actress" Oscar that year, unfortunately, by Jane Fonda in Klute [a film I've never seen]. Jx
DeleteAn amazing Woman. A great loss
ReplyDeleteShe is indeed. There are so few great actresses left. Jx
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