Glenda Jackson

Glenda Jackson (1936–2023) was an English actor and Labour politician. She won two Academy Awards before serving as a member of Parliament and a government minister.

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Women in Love: A 1969 British film directed by Ken Russell and adapted from D. H. Lawrence’s novel. Jackson won her first Academy Award for portraying Gudrun Brangwen in this film.
Ken Russell: An English film director known for vivid, often controversial films about artists and musicians. Russell directed Women in Love, the film that brought Jackson her first Oscar.
Academy Award for Best Actress: An annual Academy Award recognizing a leading performance by an actress in a film. Jackson won this award for Women in Love and A Touch of Class.
Ralph Fiennes: An English actor and film director known for stage work and films including Schindler’s List. Unlike Jackson’s transition into elected office, Fiennes maintained a career centered on acting.
A Touch of Class: A 1973 romantic comedy film directed by Melvin Frank. Jackson won her second Academy Award for her performance as Vicki Allessio.
D. H. Lawrence: An English novelist, poet, and essayist whose works explored sexuality, class, and industrial society. His novel supplied the characters Jackson played in Women in Love.
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress: An annual Academy Award recognizing a supporting performance by an actress in a film. Her two Oscars were both for leading performances, distinguishing them from this acting category.
Michael Caine: An English actor whose screen career spans more than seven decades. Caine’s public identity remained primarily cinematic rather than combining acting with parliamentary service.
Elizabeth R: A 1971 BBC television drama series about the reign of Elizabeth I. Jackson’s portrayal of Elizabeth I earned her an Emmy and became one of her defining television roles.
Harold Wilson: A British Labour politician who served as prime minister from 1964 to 1970 and 1974 to 1976. Jackson entered Parliament during Wilson’s final government as Labour won the 1992 election.