Judi Dench
Best known as a Supporting Actress based on credits in that role in 19 films, with $5,576,799,764 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #102) |
Best-known acting roles: M (Skyfall), Society Lady (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), M (Quantum of Solace), Princess Natalia Dragomiroff (Murder on the Orient Express), M (Casino Royale) |
Most productive collaborators: Kenneth Branagh, Stephen Frears, Penélope Cruz, Michael Green, Johnny Depp |
Born: December 9, 1934 (89 years old) |
Career Summary
Movies | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
As an Actor | Supporting | 19 | $1,731,351,111 | $3,845,448,653 | $5,576,799,764 |
Leading | 12 | $173,146,355 | $222,217,048 | $395,363,403 | |
Lead Ensemble Member | 8 | $325,625,887 | $727,984,291 | $1,053,610,178 | |
Documentary Subject | 1 | $889,343 | $2,224,847 | $3,114,190 | |
(Unclassified) | 10 | $92,267,697 | $109,049,466 | $201,317,163 |
Career Trend
This graph shows Judi Dench’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..
Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists
Record | Rank | Amount |
---|---|---|
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 481 | $498,772,242 |
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 272 | $2,323,280,393 |
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) | 333 | $950,201,339 |
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office | 84 | $3,845,448,653 |
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office | 77 | $4,859,988,491 |
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 116 | $4,906,924,305 |
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) | 382 | $1,448,973,581 |
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office | 99 | $7,125,663,585 |
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200) | 152 | $7,230,204,698 |
See the Acting Credits tab for all Acting Box Office Records and the Technical Credits tab for all Technical Box Office Records.
Theater Counts: Newcomer Nobody challenges Tom and Jerry for widest release
March 25th, 2021
After completing another week as the widest release, Tom and Jerry will likely slip into second place this weekend with the release of Universal Pictures’ thriller Nobody, which opens in 2,460 theaters. Still going strong, Raya and the Last Dragon enters its fourth weekend playing in 2,212 theaters.
More...
2019 Preview: December
December 1st, 2019
Frozen II wasn’t the only box office hit to debut in November, but it was by far the largest. It helped save November and kept 2019 from turning completely sour at the last minute. As for December, we have several potential $100 million hits, plus a couple of monster hits. There are some who think Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will be the biggest domestic hit released in 2019, but most think it will have to settle for second place. Jumanji: The Next Level should also be a monster hit, even if it doesn’t come really close to its predecessor. As for last December, Aquaman was the undisputed champion, earning almost as much as the next two films combined. Jumanji could top Aquaman at the box office, while we could also have more $100 million films than we had last year. Add in Star Wars and the year should end on a really positive note, making up for the extended slumps we had to deal with through a lot of the year. 2019 won’t be able to close the gap entirely, but it will do enough that we will be able to celebrate.
More...
Cats Trailer 2
November 19th, 2019
Musical with an ensemble cast led by Francesca Hayward, Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, and Judi Dench opens December 20 ... Full Movie Details.
Over the course of a single night, a tribe of cats called the Jellicles make what is known as “the Jellicle choice” and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life.
More...
Cats Trailer
July 19th, 2019
Musical with an ensemble cast led by Francesca Hayward, Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, and Judi Dench opens December 20 ... Full Movie Details.
More...
Limited and VOD Releases: Taking a Highway to Hell
April 12th, 2019
Her Smell is arguably the biggest hit on this week’s list of new films in limited release. Meanwhile, Penguin Highway has 100% positive reviews and Wild Nights With Emily isn’t that far behind. Hopefully all three, and maybe some others on this week’s list, can find an audience.
More...
All is True Trailer
December 6th, 2018
Historical drama directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, with Judi Dench and Ian McKellen opens December 21 ... Full Movie Details.
More...
Limited and VOD Releases: Starting to Love Awards Season
September 21st, 2018
It is not a particularly busy week for limited releases, as there are only nine films on the main list. However, several of them could do very well at the box office. Of these, I’m the most bullish about Colette and The Sisters Brothers, but there are two documentaries, Love, Gilda and Nothing Like a Dame, that could also open in the $10,000 club. All four could earn some Awards Season glory.
More...
2017 Awards Season: SAG Nominations
December 13th, 2017
The Screen Actors Guild were the third group to announce their nominations for this awards season. So far there have been three different films earning the most nominations. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri picked up four nominations, which is extra impressive, as there are only six theatrical categories.
More...
2017 - Awards Season: Golden Globes - Nominations
December 11th, 2017
The Golden Globes nominations are the second major Awards Season set to come out. Sort of. (WGA announced the nominations for TV, radio, etc., but not their theatrical nods.) It is still very early in the year, so it is hard to say if there are any real snubs, or if there are any real favorites. The Shape of Water led the way with seven nominations, while The Post and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri were right behind with six a piece.
More...
2017 Preview: November
November 1st, 2017
October wasn’t a good month; then again, outside of a few bright spots, the overall box office has been a disaster since early summer. I would love to say November will turn things around, but, while it should be better, in this case “better” is a relative term. There are two films on this list with a chance at $300 million, Thor: Ragnarok and Justice League, while Coco is nearly a guarantee for $200 million. By comparison, last November had a similar result with three films earning between $200 million and $300 million, but none topping that figure. This means, if Thor: Ragnarok and Justice League both get to that milestone, then 2017 could cut into 2016’s lead during the month. It will still take a minor miracle for 2017 to catch up in the end, but just cutting the lead in half by the end of December would be a reason to celebrate at this point.
More...
Limited and VOD Releases: Battle of the Early Award Season Contenders
September 22nd, 2017
There are a trio of films on this week’s list that are Awards Season adjacent: Battle of the Sexes, Stronger, and Victoria and Abdul. All three earned some pre-release Awards Season buzz, but I’m not sure any of them will be serious contenders. Hopefully at least one of them will be a box office success.
More...
Victoria and Abdul Trailer
August 7th, 2017
Historical drama starring Judi Dench and Ali Fazal, directed by Stephen Frears opens September 22 ... Full Movie Details.
More...
Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: Spectre
March 7th, 2016
Spectre is the latest Bond film. It is a follow-up to Skyfall, which not only earned stellar reviews, but was also the biggest box office hit in the franchise earning more than $1 billion worldwide. Spectre wasn't as strong at the box office or with critics, but I'm a long time fan of the franchise, so I will still like it, right?
More...
Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
July 20th, 2015
The Best-Exotic Marigold Hotel is a film that cost just $10 million to make, but pulled in a global box office of $135 million. Needless to say, a sequel was made and The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel hit theaters earlier this year. Comedies rarely produce sequels that live up to the original film, but is this one an exception? If not, is it still worth checking out, if it isn't quite as good?
More...
2015 Preview: March
March 1st, 2015
February was strong thanks to The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water and Fifty Shades of Grey, both of which beat expectations. This March could actually be even better, as there are three or four films that have a decent shot at earning $100 million or more. The top film will likely be Cinderella, which has a real shot at $200 million. Insurgent will almost assuredly get beyond the $100 million mark, while Get Hard, Home, and perhaps Chappie will also get to the century mark. Last March, there were four $100 million hits, led by Divergent, which pulled in $150 million. While this March should be better than February, I'm not sure it will be better than last March. I don't think March 2015 will be much worse than last year, but I think its percentage lead will be chipped away at by the end of the month.
More...
2014 Awards Season: Oscar Highlight: Best Lead Actress
February 20th, 2014
With our annual Oscar Prediction contest underway, now is the best time to look at the nominees and try and figure out who the favorites are and which films should just feel honored to be nominated. This week we will look at the four acting categories, finishing with Best Lead Actress. Unlike last year, this year the race is far more competitive in nearly all of the of the four acting categories this year. The person seen as the favorite has switched, more than once, and at the moment, I'm not sure who is going to win.
More...
2014 Awards Season: Oscars Understand the Gravity of the Situation
January 16th, 2014
The Oscar nominations were announced this morning and there are some surprises mixed in with the predictable results. Gravity and American Hustle led the way with ten nominations each while 12 Years a Slave was right behind with nine. The fact that 12 Years a Slave wasn't the leader is the first of the surprises.
More...
2014 Awards Season: Slave Hustles to the Top
December 14th, 2013
Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced their Golden Globe nominations this week, and a clear picture is forming. 12 Years a Slave was again the recipient of the most nominations, but this time it was a tie, as it and American Hustle both grabbed seven nominations. If you look down the list of other multi-nominated films, you will find a number of familiar faces.
More...
2014 Awards Season: SAG a Slave to Slave
December 14th, 2013
SAG handed out nominations over the week, and like with the Independent Spirit Awards, 12 Years a Slave led the way and earned four nominations. It wasn't the only film that was singled out.
More...
Limited Releases: Limited Releases are Frozen Out
November 22nd, 2013
This week's list of limited releases is kind of mixed. Frozen is coming out this week for a prestige opening before expanding wide on Wednesday and it is virtually guaranteed box office success. On the other hand, most of the rest of the films are documentaries, which almost never have breakout success. Every documentary on this list looks interesting, but of the non-Frozen releases, I think Philomena has the best shot at box office success.
More...
Featured Blu-ray: The Shipping News
March 26th, 2013
The Shipping News came out in 2001, but despite its hefty budget and its strong cast, the film didn't open wide and struggled to expand significantly. Granted, opening in "select theaters" is arguably the hardest release strategy to pull off, so its struggles are not surprising. If it had opened wide, would it have thrived? Or would it have struggled no matter what?
More...
Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: Skyfall
March 24th, 2013
Skyfall was the latest Bond movie to come out and while nearly everyone thought it would be a hit, almost no one thought it would be this big of a hit. It earned more than $300 million domestically and $1.1 billion worldwide. Had it made half that, it would have been a monster hit. Was it also better than expected? Did it truly deserve this success?
More...
Awards Season: Lincoln Shows a United Front at the Golden Globes
December 13th, 2012
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced their nominations and the same list of films that have been mentioned since the beginning of Awards Season were rewarded today. Lincoln led the way with seven nods, while Argo and Django Unchained were close behind with five.
More...
2012 Preview: November
November 1st, 2012
October was pretty good with a few films really crushing expectations, which made up for the few duds that opened at the end. 2012 gained about $100 million over 2011 during the month of October. We really needed this success and hopefully November will continue this push forward. However, November is a bit of a weird month. There are five weekends, but only eight true wide releases, half of which open on the Thanksgiving long weekend, leaving the other four weeks with just one true wide release each. There are a couple others opening in the semi-wide level and another opening in limited release with a planned wide release, but even so, it is not a busy month. That said, it is a case of quality over quantity. There are four films that are pretty much guaranteed to reach $100 million, one of which should reach $300 million. By comparison, last November only produced one $100 million film. Granted, that film was The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1, which made nearly $300 million, which is a huge number no matter how you look at it. But this year, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 should top that number and with the other $100 million movies pulling in more than $400 million combined, it should be a very profitable month at the box office.
More...
All Acting Credits
Register with The Numbers for free to customize this chart.
Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 12, 2021 | Belfast | Granny | $9,250,870 | $40,256,478 | $49,507,348 |
Mar 26, 2021 | Six Minutes to Midnight | Miss Rocholl | $132,500 | $2,663,936 | $2,796,436 |
Feb 19, 2021 | Blithe Spirit | Madame Cecily Arcati | $282,499 | $524,449 | $806,948 |
Jun 12, 2020 | Artemis Fowl | Commander Root | |||
Dec 20, 2019 | Cats | Old Deuteronomy | $27,166,770 | $48,157,176 | $75,323,946 |
May 10, 2019 | All is True | Anne Shakespeare | $1,199,066 | $1,818,632 | $3,017,698 |
Apr 12, 2019 | Red Joan | Joan Stanley | $1,580,223 | $10,972,142 | $12,552,365 |
Sep 21, 2018 | Nothing Like a Dame | Herself | $889,343 | $2,224,847 | $3,114,190 |
Nov 10, 2017 | Murder on the Orient E… | Princess Natalia … | $102,826,543 | $248,940,604 | $351,767,147 |
Sep 22, 2017 | Victoria and Abdul | Queen Victoria | $22,245,070 | $46,026,076 | $68,271,146 |
Sep 30, 2016 | Miss Peregrine’s Home … | Miss Avocet | $87,242,834 | $208,744,042 | $295,986,876 |
Mar 6, 2015 | The Second Best Exotic… | Evelyn Greenslade | $33,078,266 | $56,322,596 | $89,400,862 |
Nov 22, 2013 | Philomena | Philomena Lee | $37,709,979 | $61,253,413 | $98,963,392 |
Nov 8, 2012 | Skyfall | M | $304,360,277 | $806,166,704 | $1,110,526,981 |
May 4, 2012 | The Best Exotic Marigo… | Evelyn Greenslade | $46,383,639 | $88,256,141 | $134,639,780 |
Nov 23, 2011 | My Week with Marilyn | Dame Sybil Thorndike | $14,597,405 | $19,643,167 | $34,240,572 |
Nov 9, 2011 | J. Edgar | Annie Hoover | $37,306,030 | $47,300,000 | $84,606,030 |
May 20, 2011 | Pirates of the Caribbe… | Society Lady | $241,071,802 | $804,642,000 | $1,045,713,802 |
Mar 11, 2011 | Jane Eyre | Mrs. Fairfax | $11,242,660 | $22,741,195 | $33,983,855 |
Dec 18, 2009 | Nine | Lilli | $19,676,965 | $37,307,254 | $56,984,219 |
Sep 21, 2009 | Rage | Mona Carvell | |||
Nov 14, 2008 | Quantum of Solace | M | $169,368,427 | $422,323,651 | $591,692,078 |
Dec 25, 2006 | Notes on a Scandal | Barbara Covett | $17,510,118 | $33,068,293 | $50,578,411 |
Nov 17, 2006 | Casino Royale | M | $167,365,000 | $427,055,216 | $594,420,216 |
Feb 24, 2006 | Doogal | Narrator | $7,578,946 | $20,479,706 | $28,058,652 |
Dec 9, 2005 | Mrs. Henderson Presents | Laura Henderson | $11,036,366 | $16,800,000 | $27,836,366 |
Nov 11, 2005 | Pride & Prejudice | Lady Catherine De… | $38,372,662 | $88,176,945 | $126,549,607 |
Apr 29, 2005 | Ladies in Lavender | Ursula Widdington | $6,759,422 | $12,408,873 | $19,168,295 |
Jun 11, 2004 | The Chronicles of Riddick | Aeron | $57,712,751 | $49,500,000 | $107,212,751 |
Apr 2, 2004 | Home on the Range | Mrs. Calloway | $50,026,353 | $26,456,108 | $76,482,461 |
Mar 14, 2003 | Bugs! (IMAX) | Narrator | $19,084,280 | $10,112,664 | $29,196,944 |
Nov 22, 2002 | Die Another Day | M | $160,942,139 | $271,000,000 | $431,942,139 |
May 22, 2002 | The Importance of Bein… | Lady Bracknell | $8,378,141 | $289,068 | $8,667,209 |
Dec 25, 2001 | The Shipping News | Agnis | $11,405,825 | $13,000,000 | $24,405,825 |
Dec 14, 2001 | Iris | Iris Murdoch | $5,580,479 | $112,462 | $5,692,941 |
Dec 15, 2000 | Chocolat | Amande Voizin | $71,309,760 | $81,190,583 | $152,500,343 |
Sep 15, 2000 | Into the Arms of Stran… | Narrator | $382,807 | $88,145 | $470,952 |
Nov 19, 1999 | The World is Not Enough | M | $126,930,660 | $234,800,000 | $361,730,660 |
May 14, 1999 | Tea with Mussolini | Arabella | $14,395,874 | $14,395,874 | |
Dec 11, 1998 | Shakespeare in Love | Queen Elizabeth | $100,317,794 | $179,182,206 | $279,500,000 |
Dec 19, 1997 | Tomorrow Never Dies | M | $125,304,276 | $214,200,000 | $339,504,276 |
Jul 18, 1997 | Mrs. Brown | Queen Victoria | $9,217,930 | $9,217,930 | |
Dec 25, 1996 | Hamlet | Hecuba | $4,501,094 | $2,628,576 | $7,129,670 |
Mar 22, 1996 | Jack & Sarah | Margaret | $218,626 | $218,626 | |
Nov 17, 1995 | Goldeneye | M | $106,429,941 | $249,999,992 | $356,429,933 |
Nov 8, 1989 | Henry V | Mistress Quickly | $10,161,099 | $15,602 | $10,176,701 |
Jul 1, 1988 | A Handful of Dust | Mrs. Beaver | $1,560,700 | $1,560,700 | |
Feb 13, 1987 | 84 Charing Cross Road | Nora Doel | $1,083,486 | $1,083,486 | |
Mar 7, 1986 | A Room with a View | Eleanor Lavish, a… | $20,966,644 | $75,363 | $21,042,007 |
Jul 19, 1985 | Wetherby | Marcia Pilborough | $1,136,052 | $1,136,052 | |
Averages | $48,401,675 | $116,831,531 | $150,629,265 | ||
Totals | 50 | $2,323,280,393 | $4,906,924,305 | $7,230,204,698 |
Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles
Register with The Numbers for free to customize this chart.
Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 12, 2021 | Belfast | $1,779,410 | 1,255 | $9,250,870 | $49,507,348 | 18.7% |
Mar 26, 2021 | Six Minutes to Midnight | $51,315 | 145 | $132,500 | $2,796,436 | 4.7% |
Feb 19, 2021 | Blithe Spirit | $88,559 | 239 | $282,499 | $806,948 | 35.0% |
Dec 20, 2019 | Cats | $6,619,870 | 3,380 | $27,166,770 | $75,323,946 | 36.1% |
May 10, 2019 | All is True | $44,211 | 328 | $1,199,066 | $3,017,698 | 39.7% |
Apr 12, 2019 | Red Joan | 195 | $1,580,223 | $12,552,365 | 12.6% | |
Nov 10, 2017 | Murder on the Orient E… | $28,681,472 | 3,354 | $102,826,543 | $351,767,147 | 29.2% |
Sep 22, 2017 | Victoria and Abdul | $158,845 | 1,060 | $22,245,070 | $68,271,146 | 32.6% |
Sep 30, 2016 | Miss Peregrine’s Home … | $28,871,140 | 3,835 | $87,242,834 | $295,986,876 | 29.5% |
Mar 6, 2015 | The Second Best Exotic… | $8,540,370 | 2,022 | $33,078,266 | $89,400,862 | 37.0% |
Nov 22, 2013 | Philomena | $128,435 | 1,225 | $37,709,979 | $98,963,392 | 38.1% |
May 4, 2012 | The Best Exotic Marigo… | $737,051 | 1,298 | $46,383,639 | $134,639,780 | 34.5% |
Dec 18, 2009 | Nine | $257,232 | 1,412 | $19,676,965 | $56,984,219 | 34.5% |
Sep 21, 2009 | Rage | |||||
Dec 25, 2006 | Notes on a Scandal | $414,487 | 682 | $17,510,118 | $50,578,411 | 34.6% |
Dec 9, 2005 | Mrs. Henderson Presents | $55,344 | 522 | $11,036,366 | $27,836,366 | 39.6% |
Apr 29, 2005 | Ladies in Lavender | $149,224 | 119 | $6,759,422 | $19,168,295 | 35.3% |
Apr 2, 2004 | Home on the Range | $13,880,771 | 3,058 | $50,026,353 | $76,482,461 | 65.4% |
Mar 14, 2003 | Bugs! (IMAX) | 41 | $19,084,280 | $29,196,944 | 65.4% | |
Dec 14, 2001 | Iris | $23,144 | 220 | $5,580,479 | $5,692,941 | 98.0% |
Averages | $5,322,405 | 1,284 | $26,251,171 | $76,261,767 | 37.9% | |
Totals | 20 | $498,772,242 | $1,448,973,581 |
Supporting Roles
Register with The Numbers for free to customize this chart.
Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 12, 2020 | Artemis Fowl | |||||
Nov 8, 2012 | Skyfall | $88,364,714 | 3,526 | $304,360,277 | $1,110,526,981 | 27.4% |
Nov 23, 2011 | My Week with Marilyn | $1,750,507 | 630 | $14,597,405 | $34,240,572 | 42.6% |
Nov 9, 2011 | J. Edgar | $11,217,324 | 1,985 | $37,306,030 | $84,606,030 | 44.1% |
May 20, 2011 | Pirates of the Caribbe… | $90,151,958 | 4,164 | $241,071,802 | $1,045,713,802 | 23.1% |
Mar 11, 2011 | Jane Eyre | $182,885 | 319 | $11,242,660 | $33,983,855 | 33.1% |
Nov 14, 2008 | Quantum of Solace | $67,528,882 | 3,501 | $169,368,427 | $591,692,078 | 28.6% |
Nov 17, 2006 | Casino Royale | $40,833,156 | 3,443 | $167,365,000 | $594,420,216 | 28.2% |
Jun 11, 2004 | The Chronicles of Riddick | $24,289,165 | 2,759 | $57,712,751 | $107,212,751 | 53.8% |
Nov 22, 2002 | Die Another Day | $47,072,040 | 3,377 | $160,942,139 | $431,942,139 | 37.3% |
Dec 25, 2001 | The Shipping News | $1,205,174 | 434 | $11,405,825 | $24,405,825 | 46.7% |
Dec 15, 2000 | Chocolat | $157,624 | 1,928 | $71,309,760 | $152,500,343 | 46.8% |
Nov 19, 1999 | The World is Not Enough | $35,519,007 | 3,165 | $126,930,660 | $361,730,660 | 35.1% |
Dec 11, 1998 | Shakespeare in Love | $224,012 | 2,030 | $100,317,794 | $279,500,000 | 35.9% |
Dec 19, 1997 | Tomorrow Never Dies | $25,143,007 | 2,807 | $125,304,276 | $339,504,276 | 36.9% |
Dec 25, 1996 | Hamlet | $90,684 | 93 | $4,501,094 | $7,129,670 | 63.1% |
Mar 22, 1996 | Jack & Sarah | $56,016 | 22 | $218,626 | $218,626 | 100.0% |
Nov 17, 1995 | Goldeneye | $26,205,007 | 2,667 | $106,429,941 | $356,429,933 | 29.9% |
Mar 7, 1986 | A Room with a View | 100 | $20,966,644 | $21,042,007 | 99.6% | |
Averages | $27,058,304 | 2,053 | $96,186,173 | $309,822,209 | 45.1% | |
Totals | 19 | $1,731,351,111 | $5,576,799,764 |