Vanessa Redgrave is an English actress of stage, screen, and television. She has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1950s and has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award, four BAFTA Awards, and a Tony Award. Her daughter, Lynn Redgrave, is also an actress. Vanessa Redgrave is best known for her roles in films such as Julia (1977), Howards End (1992), and Mission: Impossible (1996).