Margaret Atwood
Known for Writing · 25 credits
- Born
- 1939-11-18 (age 86)
- Place of birth
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Biography
Born in Ottawa and raised in Toronto, Margaret Atwood graduated from the University of Toronto’s Victoria College in 1961 and pursued a master's at Harvard in 1963. Her teaching stint at the University of British Columbia marked her start, but it was her poetry collection, "The Circle Game," in 1964 that brought her initial literary acclaim.
Her debut novel, "The Edible Woman" (1969), resonated with early feminist movements, followed by "Surfacing" in 1972, a Canadian literature mainstay. The '70s saw her prolific output: six poetry volumes, three short-story collections, and bestsellers like "Lady Oracle," "Life Before Man," and "Bodily Harm." In 1985, "The Handmaid's Tale" propelled her to global fame, showcasing her futuristic, dystopian storytelling. Subsequent novels like "Cat's Eye," "The Robber Bride," and "Alias Grace" solidified her international acclaim.
Her impact extends beyond literature; as the first novelist and poet on Canada’s Walk of Fame, Atwood embodies Canadian humility, stating, "We don’t put up with people who get too high and mighty." Her work continues to resonate, cementing her status as a treasured Canadian storyteller.
Known For
TV Shows (11)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self
The Handmaid's Tale
2017
as Aunt
The View
1997
as Self - Guest
The Testaments
2026
as Prison Matron
Tout le monde en parle
2004
as Self
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
2018
imagine…
2003
as Self
Trailblazer Honors
2014
as Self - Honoree (archive footage)
BookTube
2019
as Self
Wandering Wenda
2017
Palabra de...
2026
as Self
Movies (14)
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
2020
as Self
Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power
2019
as Self - Writer
Frankenstein and the Vampyre: A Dark and Stormy Night
2014
as Self
Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin
2018
as Self - Writer
Angela Carter: Of Wolves & Women
2018
as Herself - Contributor
In the Wake of the Flood
2010
as Margaret Atwood
Al Purdy Was Here
2015
Yesno
2010
as (voice)
Reading Alistair MacLeod
2005
as Self
Awaiting Atwood
2013
as Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood: You Have Been Warned
2017
as Self
Margaret Atwood: Once in August
1984
as Herself
Shadow Maker: Gwendolyn MacEwen, Poet
1999
as Herself
Paris Stories: The Writing of Mavis Gallant
2006
as Herself
About Margaret Atwood
Born in Ottawa and raised in Toronto, Margaret Atwood graduated from the University of Toronto’s Victoria College in 1961 and pursued a master's at Harvard in 1963. Her teaching stint at the University of British Columbia marked her start, but it was her poetry collection, "The Circle Game," in 1964 that brought her initial literary acclaim. Her debut novel, "The Edible Woman" (1969), resonated with early feminist movements, followed by "Surfacing" in 1972, a Canadian literature mainstay. The '70s saw her prolific output: six poetry volumes, t… With 25 credits spanning from 1984 to 2026, Margaret Atwood has appeared in 14 films and 11 TV shows.
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Most Popular Margaret Atwood Movies
- Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble (2020) — as Self
- Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power (2019) — as Self - Writer
- Frankenstein and the Vampyre: A Dark and Stormy Night (2014) — as Self
- Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin (2018) — as Self - Writer
- Angela Carter: Of Wolves & Women (2018) — as Herself - Contributor
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