Miranda Richardson

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)

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)

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.

• 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)