| Age | 90 |
| Birthday | 16 June, 1934 |
| Birthplace | Mothers' Hospital, Clapton, London, England, UK |
| Height | 5' 6½" (169 cm) |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Claim to Fame | her starring roles as Maud, Lady Holland in the classic period drama television series Upstairs, Downstairs and Ruth Ellingham in the ITV comedy-drama television series Doc Martin |
Dame Eileen June Atkins, DBE (born 16 June 1934), is an English actress and occasional screenwriter. She has worked in the theatre, film, and television consistently since 1953. In 2008, she won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress and the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for Cranford. She is also a three-time Olivier Award winner, winning Best Supporting Performance in 1988 (for Multiple roles) and Best Actress for The Unexpected Man (1999) and Honour (2004). She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1990 and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2001.
