======Miranda Richardson======
=====Introduction=====
Miranda Richardson is an acclaimed English actress of stage and screen. Within the context of the [[Wizarding World]], she is best known for her portrayal of the flamboyant and unscrupulous journalist, [[Rita Skeeter]], in the film adaptations of the [[Harry Potter]] series. (film)
=====Role in the Harry Potter Film Series=====
Richardson brought the character of [[Rita Skeeter]] to life in two films, perfectly capturing her predatory nature, sensationalist reporting style, and distinctive, acid-green attire. (film)
Her performance emphasized the character's gleeful malice and intrusive methods. In //[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]//, she is seen aggressively interviewing [[Triwizard Tournament]] champions, particularly [[Harry Potter]], often twisting their words for her columns in the [[Daily Prophet]]. Her use of the [[Quick-Quotes Quill]] is a memorable part of her portrayal. (film)
She reprised the role in //[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1]]//. Though her appearance is brief, she is seen at the wedding of [[Bill Weasley]] and [[Fleur Delacour]], snooping for information for her posthumous, defamatory biography of [[Albus Dumbledore]], //The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore//. (film)
=====Brief Biography=====
Born on 3 March 1958 in Southport, England, Miranda Richardson is a classically trained actress with a distinguished and versatile career. She is a two-time Academy Award nominee and has won multiple awards, including two Golden Globes and a BAFTA. Her wide-ranging filmography outside of the [[Harry Potter]] series includes roles in //The Crying Game//, //Sleepy Hollow//, and the television series //Blackadder//.
=====Filmography (Harry Potter)=====
  * [[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]] (2005) as [[Rita Skeeter]] (film)
  * [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1]] (2010) as [[Rita Skeeter]] (film)