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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

Janet McTeer was born on August 5, 1961, in Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne, England. She is the <a href="/biography/janet-mcteer">daughter</a> of Alan McTeer and Jean (née Morris). Raised in York, she attended Queen Anne Grammar School for Girls. Janet developed an early interest in theatre, working at the Old Starre Inn in York and later performing in local productions with the Rowntree Players at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre. Pursuing her passion for acting, she trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious drama schools.

<h2>Theatre Beginnings and Television Breakthrough</h2>

McTeer began her professional theatre career with the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, where she received critical acclaim for her stage work. Her breakthrough in television came with the BBC's adaptation of Portrait of a Marriage, a dramatization of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Nicolson">Nigel Nicolson</a>’s biography. In it, she portrayed Vita Sackville-West. Following this, she took a leading role in the ITV series The Governor, created by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynda_La_Plante">crime writer</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynda_La_Plante">Lynda La Plante</a>.

Her film debut occurred in 1986 with Half Moon Street, based on a novel by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Theroux">Paul Theroux</a>. The early 1990s marked continued success, most notably her role in The Black Velvet Gown (1991), which won the International Emmy Award for Best Drama.

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<h2>Cinematic Recognition and Theatre Accolades</h2>

In 1992, McTeer appeared in the film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, followed by a notable role in Carrington (1995). She returned to theatre in 1996 and was widely lauded for her performance in A Doll’s House on Broadway, earning the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Theatre World Award for Best Actress in a Play.

Her performance in the 1999 film Tumbleweeds brought her international acclaim. She portrayed Mary Jo Walker, a role that earned her an Academy Award nomination for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress">Best Actress</a> and a Golden Globe Award in the same category.

<h2>Collaborations and Honors</h2>

In 2011, McTeer co-starred alongside <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Close">Glenn Close</a> in Albert Nobbs, portraying Hubert Page. Her compelling performance earned her another Academy Award nomination, this time for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actress">Best Supporting Actress</a>. Her work in both film and theatre has consistently drawn praise for its emotional depth and authenticity.

In 2008, Janet McTeer was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama, recognizing her contributions to British theatre and film.

<h2>Recent Work and Continuing Influence</h2>

McTeer continues to make significant contributions across television, film, and stage. In 2013, she was cast in the BBC series The Honourable Woman, and in 2015, she appeared in the CBS drama Battle Creek as Commander Kim Guziewicz. That same year, she featured in multiple films including Maleficent, The Divergent Series: Insurgent, Fathers and Daughters, and Me Before You (2016). She also starred in the wartime film The Kaiser’s Last Kiss, later retitled The Exception.

Throughout her enduring career, Janet McTeer has become one of the most respected and versatile actresses of her generation. Her continued presence in both mainstream and independent productions ensures her lasting impact on contemporary performing arts.

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