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Rosemary Harris

Sep 19, 1927 (97 years old) in Suffolk, England, UK

Rosemary Harris (born September 19, 1927) is a distinguished English actress with a career spanning over seven decades. Renowned for her work in theater, film, and television, she has received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe. Harris is perhaps best known to modern audiences for her portrayal of Aunt May in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007).

Her illustrious stage career includes a Tony Award for Best Actress for her role as Eleanor of Aquitaine in The Lion in Winter (1966). She has also been nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Tom & Viv (1994). Harris was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1986 and received a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2017.

Born in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, Harris trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). She has been celebrated for her versatility and emotive performances, making her a beloved figure in the world of performing arts.

Rosemary Harris is married to the late American novelist John Ehle, who passed away in 2018. Together, they have a daughter, Jennifer Ehle, who is a celebrated actress known for her roles in Pride and Prejudice (1995) and The King's Speech (2010). Harris's family has been deeply involved in the arts, with her husband contributing significantly to Appalachian literature and her daughter excelling in film, television, and theater.

Known For

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Francine Brooks
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Studio One
Nora Marsh
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Great Performances
Hesione Hushabye
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Spider-Man
May Parker
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Spider-Man 3
May Parker
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Louise Rogers
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Search Party
Beatrice
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DuPont Show of the Month
Lady Edith
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Spider-Man 2
May Parker
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Suspicion
Sybil Merton

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