Judi Dench says a director told her she didn’t have ‘the face for film’ early in her career

I didnt expect anything more, she said.

DameJudi Denchhas had one of the most illustrious film careers in British history but she didnt expect cinematic success.

I was told that I would never do it, she recalled.

Judi Dench in 1967.Beverly Goodway/Mirrorpix/Getty

After that encounter, Dench said, I didnt expect anything more.

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Dench began acting on stage in when she was six years old.

I was a snail at my kindergarten school, she remembered.

Dame Judi Dench.Ian West/PA Images via Getty

Dench said on CBS Mornings that taking on the role of Bonds superior made her Too frightened.

I knew Bernard Lee very well indeed, and he played M before I took over from him.

I felt great responsibility.

Watch the fullCBS Morningsinterview above.

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