Zoë Wanamaker is one of those actors whose face you know instantly, even if you cannot quite place the role — the firm-jawed flying instructor from Harry Potter, the exasperated mother from My Family, the voice of a floating face in a jar on Doctor Who. But behind those memorable screen moments is a stage career spanning five decades, a pair of Olivier Awards, and a family name that echoes through Shakespearean theatre.

Born: May 13, 1949 ·
Birthplace: New York City, USA ·
Nationality: British-American ·
Occupation: Actress ·
Years active: 1968–present ·
Awards: 2 Olivier Awards, 1 BAFTA TV Award nomination