WATCH | From Hogwarts to the Abby: Maggie Smith's most memorable lines

The late actress wowed audiences around the globe with her acting chops. Relive her most memorable characters and their lines

27 September 2024 - 16:58
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Maggie Smith on the set of 'Downton Abbey'.
Maggie Smith on the set of 'Downton Abbey'.
Image: Nick Briggs/NBC Universal Television

British actress Dame Maggie Smith has died aged 89. The actress was a decorated star with two Four Emmy Awards, two Oscars and a Tony.

Best-known as Prof McGonagall in all seven Harry Potter movies, Smith has earned legions of fans through the ages from stage to blockbusters. We take a look at her many memorable quips, wise cracks and musings from her most famous characters.

'GO WITH GOD, CRISPY': MOTHER SUPERIOR

'I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO THAT': MINERVA MCGONAGALL

"Piertotum Locomotor!" Professor McGonagall leads the defence of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry against Voldemort.

'WIVES DON'T LIKE ME': PHILPOT

'TAKE THESE STUPID THINGS OFF': MRS MEDLOCK

'SURRENDER YOURSELF TO EXTRAVAGANCE': AUNT AUGUSTA

'I WILL NOT RESIGN': JEAN BRODIE

'DON'T BE DEFEATIST, IT'S VERY MIDDLE CLASS': VIOLET CRAWLEY


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