Redgrave

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Redgrave Family of English actors and actresses. Sir Michael (1908–85), also a director and writer, made major stage appearances in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Macbeth, and As You Like It. He appeared in many films, including The Way to the Stars (1945) and The Browning Version (1951). His children are actors. Vanessa (1937– ) won an Academy Award as best supporting actress in Julia (1977). Her other films include Prick Up Your Ears (1987) and Howard's End (1992). Corin (1939– ) acted on stage and television, and Lynn (1943– ) received an Oscar nomination for Georgy Girl (1966).