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Rosemary Harris as Aunt May in Columbia Pictures' "Spider-Man 2"
Rosemary Harris as Aunt May in Columbia Pictures' "Spider-Man 2" - © Columbia Pictures
The veteran film and stage actress, Rosemary Harris, returns to her role as Aunt May in Columbia Pictues "Spider-Man 3," after having portrayed Peter Parker's beloved aunt in the blockbuster hits "Spider-Man" and "Spider-Man 2."

Rosemary Harris received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in 1994's "Tom & Viv" opposite Willem Dafoe, and more recently portrayed the widowed matriarch Valerie in the critically acclaimed "Sunshine" with Ralph Fiennes. In the film, Valerie's younger incarnation is played by Rosemary Harris' own daughter, the Tony-winning actress Jennifer Ehle.

Rosemary Harris appeared opposite Annette Bening in "Being Julia" and she recently completed work on Sidney Lumet's forthcoming "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead" opposite Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, and Albert Finney.

Rosemary Harris first worked with director Sam Raimi in the supernatural thriller "The Gift." Rosemary Harris made her feature film debut in 1954 opposite Elizabeth Taylor, Stewart Granger, and Peter Ustinov in the classic "Beau Brummell" and has appeared in such films as "The Boys From Brazil," "Crossing Delancey," director Kenneth Branagh's "Hamlet," and "My Life So Far."

Rosemary Harris is an eight-time Tony Award nominee for her theater work and won a Tony in 1966 for her performance as Queen Eleanor of Aquitane in "A Lion in Winter" opposite Robert Preston. Rosemary Harris' seven other Tony nominations were for her stage roles in "Old Times," "The Royal Family," "Heartbreak House," "Pack of Lies," Noel Coward's "Hay Fever," "A Delicate Balance," and "Waiting in the Wings" opposite Lauren Bacall.

Rosemary Harris was recently honored with an Obie Award for her performance in Edward Albee's "All Over." Rosemary Harris made her Broadway stage debut with Moss Hart's "Climate of Eden" and her extensive credits include performances in "The Seven Year Itch" in London and the Broadway production of "Lost in Yonkers." Rosemary Harris' classical work at the Old Vic and the Royal National Theater includes roles as Desdemona opposite Richard Burton's "Othello," Ophelia to Peter O'Toole's "Hamlet," and Ilyena in Chekov's "Uncle Vanya" with Laurence Olivier and Michael Redgrave.

Rosemary Harris received a Golden Globe award for her work in the television production of "The Holocaust" and an Emmy Award for "Notorious Woman - The Life of George Sand." Rosemary Harris' other television credits include "The Chamomile Lawn" and "Death of a Salesman."






ROSEMARY HARRIS: FACTS

How tall is Rosemary Harris? How old is Rosemary Harris? Where was Rosemary Harris born? Find out here.

Age: 82 years old
Birthday: September 19, 1927
Height: 5' 4 ½"
Birthplace: Ashby, Suffolk, England, UK

Husbands:
John Ehle
Ellis Rabb
 
 
 
 
ROSEMARY HARRIS: TWEETS

#fridayreads for a little lighter crime fiction fare I recommend: Jane Cleland, Karen Olson, or Rosemary Harris
1 day ago
I saw THE ROYAL FAMILY at MTC on Broadway last night and it is a delight. Rosemary Harris and Jan Maxwell are terrific. Not to be missed.
3 days ago
Think I'll start reading "Pushing up Daisies" by Rosemary Harris--Doctor Who is on hold til nextflix sends along new disc #lifeontheprairie
4 days ago