Hermione Baddeley (1906-1986) was a prolific British actress whose career spanned over sixty years across stage, film, and television. She gained international recognition for her performance in *Room at the Top* (1959), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for one of the shortest performances ever nominated. Her most notable roles include the maid Ellen in *Mary Poppins* (1964) and the voice of Madame Adelaide Bonfamille in the Disney animated film *The Aristocats* (1970). Her stage career was equally significant, culminating in a Tony Award nomination for the play *The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore*. Subsequently, she established herself in American television with iconic roles in popular series such as *Maude*, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination, and *Little House on the Prairie*, solidifying her reputation as a versatile character actress.