sentences:  Smith has appeared in more than 60 films and over 70 plays, and is one of Britain's most recognisable actresses.She was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 1990 for contributions to the performing arts, and a Companion of Honour in 2014 for services to drama.Smith began her career on stage as a student, performing at the Oxford Playhouse in 1952, and made her professional debut on Broadway in "New Faces of '56".