Judi Dench Supports Daughter at Dublin Musical Appearance
Here’s a summary of the text, focusing on Judi Dench and her father’s history:
* Born in yorkshire in 1957.
* Began her professional acting career at the Old Vic in 1957.
* Known for roles like ‘M’ in James Bond films and Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love.
* received Oscar nominations for her performances in Philomena and Belfast.
* Appeared on the show Who Do You Think You Are? to explore her family history.
Her Father, Reginald Dench:
* Served in World War I.
* Underwent officer training at Trinity College in Dublin.
* Awarded two Military Crosses for bravery.
* Avoided the Battle of the somme due to knee surgery.
* Fought at Ypres in 1917, earning his first Military Cross for holding his men together during a German raid.
* Received his second Military Cross for leading a successful raid on enemy trenches.
* His knee injury ultimately saved his life by sending him home before the 1918 Spring Offensive,where all other officers in his battalion were killed.