Dame Eileen Atkins is a highly acclaimed English actress and occasional screenwriter with a career spanning over seven decades. She has achieved widespread recognition for her work in theatre, film, and television, co-creating the popular television series Upstairs, Downstairs and The House of Eliott. Atkins is a three-time Olivier Award winner and a Tony Award winner, celebrated for her powerful performances on both the London and Broadway stages. Her distinguished career earned her the title of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2001 for her services to drama.