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Poll: Favorite Dame of the British Empire among living actresses

A poll by glasha-1
On December 31 Angela Lansbury joined an elite group of female performers by becoming a Dame of the British Empire after being recognized by Queen Elizabeth II in 2014 New Year's Honours List for for her services to drama and to charitable work and philanthropy. Which of this distinguished acting "Dames" is your favorite?

Discuss the list here: http://www.imdb.com/board/bd0000088/flat/224113239?d=224113239#224113239

Results of 1,871 votes:

  1. 1.

    Maggie Smith

     
    2-time Academy Awards winner for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) and California Suite (1978).
  2. 2.

    Helen Mirren

     
    Academy Award winner for The Queen (2006).
  3. 3.

    Judi Dench

     
    Academy Award winner for Shakespeare in Love (1998).
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