Maggie Steed
Biography
Maggie Steed, originally named Margaret Baker, was born on December 1, 1946, in England. She is a highly regarded actress and comedian known for her extensive work in theater, having performed with notable companies such as the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Steed gained significant recognition for her television role as Rita Moon in the series "Shine on Harvey Moon." She further showcased her talent in the role of Margaret Crabbe in "Pie in the Sky" and portrayed Phyllis Woolf in "Born and Bred."
In addition to her major roles, her television repertoire includes guest appearances in various shows, such as "Fox," "Minder," "Sensitive Skin," and "Jam and Jerusalem." Throughout her career, Steed has demonstrated her versatility and depth as a performer, seamlessly transitioning between dramatic and comedic roles. Her contributions to both stage and screen have solidified her status as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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Fisherman's Friends
2019 • Maggie
The Painted Veil (2006)
2006
Fisherman's Friends: One and All
2022 • Maggie
Babylon
1980
Elizabeth Is Missing
2019 • Elizabeth
A Promise
2013 • Frau Hermann
Mog's Christmas
2023 • Aunt Two (voice)
Coco Chanel
2008
Stardom
2000
Gangsta Granny Strikes Again
2022 • The Queen
Florence Foster Jenkins
2016
Lipstick on Your Collar
1993 • Aunt Vickie
Ten Percent
2022 • Stella Hart
Born and Bred
2002 • Phyllis Woolf
Chewing Gum
2015 • Esther
Silent Witness
1996
Whites
2010 • Celia
French & Saunders
1987