Honors And Accolades: Maggie Smith's Legacy As Minerva McGonagall

Academy Awards (Oscars)

Best Actress: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1970).

Emmy Awards

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie : Maggie Smith's role in various television productions earned her four Emmy Awards over her career.

BAFTA Awards

Best Actress in a Leading Role: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1971)

Tony Award

Best Actress in a Play : The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1976)

Golden Globe Awards

Best Supporting Actress: Murder by Death (1977)

Legacy

Maggie Smith's performance as Minerva McGonagall has been celebrated for its depth and nuance, contributing significantly to the overall success of the Harry Potter films.