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'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' wins Tony

It centers on three middle-aged siblings uneasily negotiating with age and hysterically mixes in references to Lindsay Lohan, Maggie Smith and ancient Greek drama.

4th season of 'Downton Abbey' will air in January

The costume drama about the family and servants in a stately English home stars Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith and Michelle Dockery.

Review: Durang's 'Vanya and Sonia' a zany joy

Durang flings all kinds of references into his word processor: Angelina Jolie, Snow White, Maggie Smith, global warming, Norma Desmond, William Penn, "Peter Pan," the HBO show "Entourage,"...

The Cowgirl Chef: Dinner's ready in 30 minutes or less

These recipes, fortunately, do not require the sort of time that will put off marathon Maggie Smith viewing, if you're like me and cannot watch just one.

Maggie Smith: I haven't seen 'Downton'

Millions of people have watched Maggie Smith on "Downton Abbey."

Director Dustin Hoffman assembles exemplary 'Quartet'

Cherry-picking from the U.K.'s upper crust, the movie stars Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly, Tom Courtenay, Michael Gambon and Pauline Collins.

Hoffman does divas in directing debut 'Quartet'

The 75-year-old Hoffman went behind the camera for "Quartet," starring Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly and Pauline Collins as aging British opera divas at a retirement home for...

'Game Change' early winner in Globes

Veteran actress Maggie Smith, who plays Violet Crawley, the Countess of Grantham in the PBS period piece "Downton Abbey," won as best supporting actress in a TV series.

Review: 'Quartet' has a winning, classy charm

Leading a cast of real-life musical veterans, Maggie Smith and Tom Courtenay put the stamp of quality on a lush-looking production, albeit one that adheres to genre rules with an iron grip.

Plot spoilers pose 'Downton Abbey' challenge

Knowing the destination doesn't mean you can't appreciate the scenery, including these highlights:- Newcomer Shirley MacLaine as an American visitor, talking smack with British in-law Violet...

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'Kinky Boots' struts off with the most Tony Awards

Durang's play centers on three middle-aged siblings uneasily negotiating with age and...

Carey Mulligan takes on Daisy Buchanan in 'The Great Gatsby'

The story goes that she told "Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes that she wanted to be an...

Special effects master Ray Harryhausen dies at 92

Harryhausen's last film, "The Clash of the Titans" (1981), was the only one with a big budget...

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June 18 DVD roundup

But the new arrival turns out to be their former singing partner, Jean Horton (Maggie Smith),...

Daniel Radcliffe and Maggie Smith

Unfortunately no connection could be found between Daniel Radcliffe and Maggie Smith.

Emma Watson and Maggie Smith

Unfortunately no connection could be found between Emma Watson and Maggie Smith.

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"Downton Abbey" fame spotlights Maggie Smith

"Downton Abbey" fame spotlights Maggie Smith

60 Minutes Overtime, 06.02.13

Lady Grantham, played by Maggie Smith in "Downton Abbey," is a privileged British matriarch with...

The Dowager Actress

Maggie Smith in a scene from 'Downton Abbey'