- Born
- Birth nameMaria Penelope Katharine Aitken
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Maria Aitken was born on September 12, 1945 in Dublin, Ireland. She is an actress and writer, known for A Fish Called Wanda (1988), Fierce Creatures (1997) and Spider (2002). She has been married to Patrick McGrath since December 28, 1991. She was previously married to Nigel Davenport and Richard Durden.
- SpousesPatrick McGrath(December 28, 1991 - present)Nigel Davenport(May 1, 1972 - November 17, 1980) (divorced, 1 child)Richard Durden(January 19, 1968 - 1971) (divorced)
- Children
- RelativesJonathan Aitken(Sibling)Alexandra Aitken(Niece or Nephew)Victoria Aitken(Niece or Nephew)
- Mother, with Nigel Davenport, of Jack Davenport.
- She was educated at Riddlesdown Hall in Norfolk; Sherborne School for Girls in Sherborne, Dorset and St. Anne's College, Oxford University.
- Directing "The 39 Steps" at the Tricycle Theatre, London, based on the book by John Buchan, adapted by Patrick Barlow and comprising of a cast of just 4 actors playing nearly100 roles between them.
- Younger sister of former British Conservative Cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken, daughter of Conservative MP Sir William Aitken, and great-niece of Lord Beaverbrook.
- Aunt of Alexandra Aitken and Victoria Aitken.
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