Imelda Staunton as Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
First appearance
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003)
Last appearance
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007)
Created by
J. K. Rowling
Portrayed by
Imelda Staunton
In-universe information
Full name
Dolores Jane Umbridge
Occupation
Head of the Improper Use of Magic Office (formerly)
Senior Undersecretary to the Minister for Magic (until 1998)
Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (1995–1996)
Headmistress of Hogwarts (April–June 1996)
High Inquisitor at Hogwarts (1995–1996)
Head of the Muggle-Born Registration Commission (1997–1998)
Nationality
British
House
Slytherin[1]
A costume designed by Jany Temime and worn by Imelda Staunton while playing Dolores Umbridge.
Dolores Jane Umbridge is a fictional character from the Harry Potter series created by J.K. Rowling. Umbridge is the secondary antagonist of the fifth novel, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, where she has been stationed at Hogwarts by the Ministry of Magic to take power away from Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore, who have both been informing the Wizarding World of Lord Voldemort's return.
During her time at Hogwarts, Umbridge grows in power and is appointed High Inquisitor by the Minister for Magic in an attempt to control the school. Despite being assigned as the Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, Umbridge refuses to teach anything practical in the subject, which leads to the formation of Dumbledore's Army as a way for the students to learn how to defend themselves. Umbridge is physically described in the narrative as a fat, toad-like woman with a wide slack mouth and a large bow that is often in her hair.
Critics have recognised Umbridge as one of the most hated, as well as the most compelling, villains in the series. Umbridge was portrayed by Imelda Staunton in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1.[2][3]
^"Dolores Umbridge fact file"
^"Imelda Staunton still scares people after Harry Potter role". list.co.uk. 24 July 2020. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
^"'Harry Potter' Star Hates Professor Umbridge, Just Like Everyone Else Does". EW.com. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
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