Controversy may follow Glenda Jackson's career as
a MP in Britain's House of Commons, but there was a time when
she received raves as an actress. Jackson earned fame in a theatrical
production of Marat Sade, followed by her 1967 debut in that play's
film adaptation. In short order she became a favorite actress
of Ken Russell (Women in Love, The Music Lovers), who drew upon
her ability to convey severe intelligence counterpointed by erotic
fury and neuroses. Glenda
Jackson won two Best Actress Oscars in the '70s (for Women
in Love and A Touch of Class), brought a unique vulnerability
to Sunday Bloody Sunday, and wowed even her detractors in Elizabeth
R. She entered politics in 1992. Glenda
Jackson films include
Women in Love
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Elizabeth R
The Music Lovers
Marat Sade
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