See Photos of the "Downton Abbey" Cast Then and Now

It's impossible to imagine anyone else playing Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, other than living legend Maggie Smith. When she debuted "Downton" in 2010, she had already won two Oscars, a Tony Award, and four Emmys, along with a slew of other accolades, including the title of "Dame" bestowed by Queen Elizabeth II.