Harry Potter fans everywhere can barely contain their excitement over the news that the highly anticipated upcoming series has added more cast members. And aside from some uproar over Severus Snape’s new casting, the majority of Harry Potter lovers are not disappointed. In particular, there's a lot of excitement over Janet McTeer being in Harry Potter.
The new series— which will be produced by HBO and is set to run for ten years— has the potential to make these actors synonymous with their characters as they did for Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane and Alan Rickman.
One of the latest cast members to be announced is British actress, Janet McTeer. Here’s everything you need to know about Janet and her involvement with the Harry Potter series.
Who is Janet McTeer?
Janet McTeer OBE is an actress best known for her work in _Tumbleweed_s (1999), Albert Nobbs (2011)— both of which earned her Academy Award nominations— The Menu (2022), or her role as Helen Pierce in the show Ozark.
How old is Janet McTeer?
Janet was born on 5 August 1961, making her 63 years old and a Leo.
Where is Janet McTeer from?
The star was born in Newcastle upon Tyne and raised in York, England. She now lives in Maine in the United States.
How tall is Janet McTeer?
Janet is 1.86 m.
Where did Janet McTeer go to school?
Janet attended the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.
What was Janet McTeer’s first role?
In 1997 Janet made her highly praised Broadway debut in a revival of Henrik Ibsen's classic A Doll's House. Her role as Nora Helmer earned her a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play and a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award.
Who are Janet McTeer’s parents?
She is the second daughter of Allan and Jean McTeer, a former British Rail employee and a retired policewoman. She has a sister, Helen, who is five years older than her.
Is Janet McTeer married?
The actress has been married to poet and fashion consultant Joseph Coleman since 2010.
Who does Janet McTeer play in Harry Potter?
Janet McTeer has been cast to play Minerva McGonagall, the firm but fair head of Gryffindor house and teacher of Transfiguration. The role was previously played by the beloved Maggie Smith, who passed away in September 2024.
Who else stars in the Harry Potter Tv series?
Joining Janet McTeer’s McGonagall is John Lithgow as the wise headmaster Albus Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu as the fan-favourite Severus Snape, Nick Frost as groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch.
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