Roberta Maxwell is a Canadian actress born in 1941, whose career spans over six decades in theater, film, and television. A founding member of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada, she made her debut at a very young age and soon established herself on Broadway and Off-Broadway stages. Among her most celebrated stage performances are those in *Equus*, for which she received a Drama Desk Award nomination, *The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie*, and *Slag*, which earned her an Obie Award. Her film career includes roles in notable films such as Jonathan Demme's *Philadelphia* (1993), Roman Polański's *The Tenant* (1976), and Robert Altman's *Popeye* (1980). Praised for her versatility and strong stage presence, Maxwell is considered an esteemed character actress, consistently active in quality productions for both the big and small screen.