Minerva McGonagall – Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith has had so many rewarding roles on the English stage, film, and television throughout the years that Queen Elizabeth II appointed her a Dame in 1990. In the Harry Potter film series, she played Minerva McGonagall, and in Downton Abbey, she played Violet Crawley. She has stated that she is grateful for these parts, but that they were not enough creatively challenging for her. It could be because she is constantly cast as a “spiky elderly lady.” She is now working on A Boy Named Christmas.
Minerva McGonagall – Maggie Smith
Mr. Ollivander – John Hurt
One of the Harry Potter performers that has passed away is John Hurt, who played the mysterious Mr. Ollivander. He didn’t stop after playing Mr. Ollivander in the Harry Potter franchise, despite receiving two Oscar nominations and a Golden Globe. With over 200 acting credits, the legendary John Hurt may have played the most fictional roles of any Harry Potter actor, establishing a massive legacy.
Mr. Ollivander – John Hurt
