Dame Judi Dench – Shakespeare in Love, born in 1934
A number of James Bond films would include M – not short for anything, but just “M.” Despite the lackluster nature of the name, Judi Dench, the actress who played M, brought life to the character. Her several decades in the industry have allowed her to garner numerous nominations and awards, certainly leaving a legacy behind.
Although her daughter had her own run-in with the law when she was involved in a DUI accident, Judi was able to hire the best criminal defense attorney to get her daughter scot-free.,