What's After the Movie
Vanessa Redgrave
Dame Vanessa Redgrave is an English actress with a career spanning over six decades. Known for her extensive contributions to the film and theatre industries, Redgrave has won an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and an Olivier Award, making her one of the rare performers to attain the Triple Crown of Acting. She has also meant a tireless political activist throughout her life. Redgrave made her acting debut on stage in 1958 and rose to prominence playing in Shakespearean comedy with the Royal Shakespeare Company. She won numerous awards for various productions and made her film debut in the medical drama Behind the Mask in 1958. Redgrave is also part of a renowned family of actors, being the daughter of Sir Michael Redgrave and Lady Redgrave (Rachel Kempson), and mother of actresses Joely Richardson and Natasha Richardson. She continues to be active in both film and theatre.
Besides acting, Redgrave dedicated much of her life to political activism. She is known for her membership in the Workers Revolutionary Party in the 1970s and for her candid criticism of the 'war on terrorism'. In 2017, she made her directorial debut with the acclaimed feature documentary Sea Sorrow about the European migrant crisis. This myriad of achievements in both the performing arts and social justice truly underscores the profound influence Redgrave has had throughout her illustrious career.
Biography, Career & Filmography
Learn more about Vanessa Redgrave, including a detailed biography, career timeline, personal life insights, and complete filmography. Discover how Vanessa Redgrave rose to fame, their major roles, industry impact, and personal milestones in the world of film.
Given Name: Vanessa Redgrave
Born: Blackheath, London, England
Citizenship: British
Birthday: January 30, 1937
Occupations: Actress, political activist
Years Active: 1958-present
Children: 3
Spouses: Tony Richardson, Franco Nero
External Links and Streaming Options
Explore more about on trusted external platforms like Metacritic, Rotten Tomatoes, TMDb or Wikipedia. Find additional details, reviews, and related content to deepen your understanding.
Awards and Nominations Received by Vanessa Redgrave
Explore the awards, honors, and nominations Vanessa Redgrave has earned across their acting career. From prestigious wins to critical acclaim, see how their talent has been recognized by the film industry and major award bodies.
Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress)
JuliaMovies Featuring Vanessa Redgrave
Tea with the Dames
Camelot
Blow-Up
Wilde
Prick Up Your Ears
On Our Way
The Bostonians
Foxcatcher
The Whistleblower
The White Countess
Lee Daniels' The Butler
Evening
Unfinished Song
Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool
The Secret Scripture
Little Odessa
Georgetown
Finding You
Anonymous
Julia
Letters to Juliet
The Devils
A Rumor of Angels
Mrs. Lowry & Son
The Lost Girls
The Aspern Papers
Yanks
Mary, Queen of Scots
Merchant Ivory
Last Will. & Testament
Song for Marion
The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh
And the Oscar Goes To…
The Butler
The Thirteenth Tale
Almeida Theatre Live: Richard III
Electric Burma: The Concert for Aung San Suu Kyi - Words I Never Said
Sea Sorrow
Man in an Orange Shirt
Georgetown
If These Walls Could Talk 2
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
The Gathering Storm
Crime and Punishment
Searching for Debra Winger
Thank You, Doctor Rey
Nothing Like a Dame
The Go-Between
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Love’s Sweet Song
Hell on Earth: The Desecration & Resurrection of The Devils
The Fever
Byron
Elio Petri: Notes About a Filmmaker
The Shell Seekers
The Riddle
The Thief Lord
Orpheus Descending
Eugene O’Neill: A Documentary Film
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
Young Catherine
Playing for Time
Short Order
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Wetherby
Three Sovereigns for Sarah
Steaming
Peter the Great
Stalin’s Funeral
Comrades
Consuming Passions
A Man for All Seasons
Wagner
Sing Sing
Worzel Gummidge: Saucy Nancy
Alice, Through the Looking
Alida Valli: In Her Own Words
Wagner
Oh! What a Lovely War
The Body
Out of Season
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
Great Moments in Aviation
Agatha
The Sailor from Gibraltar
Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment
Mrs. Dalloway
The Sea Gull
Dropout
Lulu on the Bridge
A Month by the Lake
Looking for Richard
Red and Blue
Bella Mafia
Red, White, and Zero
The Palestinian
Down Came a Blackbird
A Wall of Silence
Déjà Vu
The Wind in the Willows
The House of the Spirits
The Trojan Women
Two Mothers for Zachary
Behind the Mask
Bear Island
Restraint
Isadora
The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Willows in Winter
They
A Quiet Place in the Country
Sparrow
The Day of the Triffids
Tonite Let’s All Make Love in London
Cold Storage
Vacation
Career Timeline
Track the complete movie timeline of Vanessa Redgrave, including all film releases, career breakthroughs, and notable roles. Follow their journey from early performances to recent blockbusters and upcoming projects.
2021
Georgetown
Elsa Breht
Finding You
Cathleen Sweeney
Alice, Through the Looking
Narrator
Alida Valli: In Her Own Words
Self
2016
Almeida Theatre Live: Richard III
Queen Margaret
Electric Burma: The Concert for Aung San Suu Kyi - Words I Never Said
Self
2013
Lee Daniels' The Butler
Unfinished Song
The Butler
Annabeth Westfall
The Thirteenth Tale
Vida Winter
2012
Last Will. & Testament
Song for Marion
Marion
The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh
Rosalind Leigh
2006
The Shell Seekers
Penelope Keeling
The Thief Lord
Sister Antonia
Eugene O’Neill: A Documentary Film
Self
2002
A Rumor of Angels
The Gathering Storm
Clemmie Churchill
Crime and Punishment
Rodion's mother
Searching for Debra Winger
Self
Thank You, Doctor Rey
herself
Hell on Earth: The Desecration & Resurrection of The Devils
Self
2000
If These Walls Could Talk 2
Edith Tree
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Love’s Sweet Song
Vicky's Mother
1996
Looking for Richard
Self - Interviewee
Two Mothers for Zachary
Nancy Shaffell
The Willows in Winter
Grandmother / Narrator
1995
Little Odessa
A Month by the Lake
Miss Bentley
Down Came a Blackbird
Anna Lenke
The Wind in the Willows
Grandmother / Narrator
1993
A Wall of Silence
Kate Benson
The House of the Spirits
Nivea del Valle
They
Florence Latimer
Sparrow
Suor Agata
What's After the Movie?
Not sure whether to stay after the credits? Find out!
Explore Our Movie Platform
New Movie Releases (2025)
Famous Movie Actors
Top Film Production Studios
Movie Plot Summaries & Endings
Major Movie Awards & Winners
Best Concert Films & Music Documentaries
Movie Collections and Curated Lists
© 2025 What's After the Movie. All rights reserved.