Janet McTeer has been announced as one of the many stars appearing in the new HBO Harry Potter TV series.

The 63-year-old is set to play head of Gryffindor House, Professor Minerva McGonagall, who was portrayed by Dame Maggie in the film series.

She will be joining the likes of John Lithgow as Hogwarts headmaster Professor Albus Dumbledore and Paapa Essiedu as Professor of Potions, Severus Snape, among others.

But who is Janet and where have you seen her before? This is all you need to know about the latest Witchcraft and Wizardry staff member.

The actress, originally from Wallsend in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before beginning her career with the Royal Exchange Theatre.

She received a Tony and Olivier award in 1997 for best actress in a play for........

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