
Age: 98
female
Rosemary Harris (born September 19, 1927) is a distinguished English actress with a career spanning over seven decades. Renowned for her work in theater, film, and television, she has received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe. Harris is perhaps best known to modern audiences for her portrayal of Aunt May in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007). Her illustrious stage career includes a Tony Award for Best Actress for her role as Eleanor of Aquitaine in The Lion in Winter (1966). She has also been nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Tom & Viv (1994). Harris was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1986 and received a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2017. Born in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, Harris trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). She has been celebrated for her versatility and emotive performances, making her a beloved figure in the world of performing arts. Rosemary Harris is married to the late American novelist John Ehle, who passed away in 2018. Together, they have a daughter, Jennifer Ehle, who is a celebrated actress known for her roles in Pride and Prejudice (1995) and The King's Speech (2010). Harris's family has been deeply involved in the arts, with her husband contributing significantly to Appalachian literature and her daughter excelling in film, television, and theater.

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In the late Summer of 2001, a group of studio executives from Fox, New Line, Universal, Lionsgate and Sony met with Marvel Comics Editor-In Chief Joe Quesada, as well as the then-CEO of Marvel Studios and his young assistant Kevin Feige, to discuss a counter against their competitor Warner Brothers' rich library of DC characters, in whom they had seen several decades worth of success on the big screen. The meeting ended with handshakes, celebration, and smiles all around, as now with the right financial backing, resolved rights, and punctual plans in place, Marvel was set to create something special, and the likes of which would go on to completely change the film world forever....