Helen Mirren

Born:July 26, 1945

Place of Birth:Hammersmith, London, England, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Dame Helen Mirren, born Ilyena Lydia Vasilievna Mironov on July 26, 1945, is a distinguished English actor known for her remarkable versatility and captivating performances. With a career spanning decades, she has solidified her status as one of the most acclaimed actors in both the United States and the United Kingdom, achieving the prestigious Triple Crown of Acting.

Mirren's journey to stardom began with her standout performance as Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra, which led to her joining the esteemed Royal Shakespeare Company. Transitioning to the West End stage in 1975, she continued to shine in various theatrical productions, showcasing her immense talent and range as an actor.

Beyond her stage success, Mirren's foray into television and film further cemented her legacy. Her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in "The Queen" earned her an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award, setting the stage for a series of acclaimed performances that garnered critical acclaim and accolades.

Notable for her Oscar-nominated roles in films such as "The Madness of King George," "Gosford Park," and "The Last Station," Mirren's ability to embody complex characters with depth and authenticity has captivated audiences worldwide. Her portrayal of DCI Jane Tennison in "Prime Suspect" also earned her multiple awards, solidifying her reputation as a powerhouse in the industry.

Mirren's filmography is a testament to her versatility, with standout roles in a diverse range of films including "Calendar Girls," "Hitchcock," "Woman in Gold," and the action-packed "Red" series. Her presence in both critically acclaimed dramas and blockbuster hits showcases her ability to excel in any genre.

Recognized for her contributions to the world of entertainment, Mirren has received numerous accolades, including being appointed a Dame for services to drama in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement further underscore her impact on the industry.

In 2021, Mirren was honored with the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, a testament to her enduring legacy and lasting impact on the world of film and television. With her unparalleled talent, grace, and dedication to her craft, Dame Helen Mirren continues to captivate audiences and inspire aspiring actors around the globe.

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Fast X

Queenie Shaw

2023

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who's fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything—and everyone—that Dom loves, forever.

Barbie

Narrator (voice)

2023

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

Queenie Shaw

2019

Ever since US Diplomatic Security Service Agent Hobbs and lawless outcast Shaw first faced off, they just have traded smack talk and body blows. But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton's ruthless actions threaten the future of humanity, they join forces to defeat him.

The Fate of the Furious

Queenie (uncredited)

2017

When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before.

Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Hespera

2023

Billy Batson and his foster siblings, who transform into superheroes by saying "Shazam!", are forced to get back into action and fight the Daughters of Atlas, who they must stop from using a weapon that could destroy the world.

F9

Queenie Shaw

2021

Dominic Toretto and his crew battle the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they've ever encountered: his forsaken brother.

The Prince of Egypt

Queen (voice)

1998

The strong bond between two brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.

Anna

Olga

2019

Beneath Anna Poliatova's striking beauty lies a secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill to become one of the world's most feared government assassins.

Monsters University

Dean Hardscrabble (voice)

2013

A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

RED 2

Victoria

2013

Retired C.I.A. agent Frank Moses reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for a global quest to track down a missing portable nuclear device.

RED

Victoria

2010

After surviving an assault from a squad of hit men, retired CIA black ops agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team for an all-out war. Frank reunites with old Joe, crazy Marvin and wily Victoria to uncover a massive conspiracy that threatens their lives. Only their expert training will allow them to survive a near-impossible mission -- breaking into CIA headquarters.

Caligula

Caesonia

1979

After the death of the paranoid emperor Tiberius, Caligula, his heir, seizes power and plunges the empire into a bloody spiral of madness and depravity.

National Treasure: Book of Secrets

Emily Appleton

2007

Benjamin Franklin Gates and Abigail Chase re-team with Riley Poole and, now armed with a stack of long-lost pages from John Wilkes Booth's diary, Ben must follow a clue left there to prove his ancestor's innocence in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

State of Play

Cameron Lynne

2009

When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.

White Bird

Grandmére

2023

After being expelled from Beecher Prep for his treatment of a classmate with a facial deformity, Julian has struggled to fit in at his new school. To transform his life, Julian's grandmother finally reveals her own story of courage of her youth in Nazi-occupied France, where a classmate shelters her from mortal danger.

Eye in the Sky

Colonel Katherine Powell

2015

A UK-based military officer in command of a top secret drone operation to capture terrorists in Kenya discovers the targets are planning a suicide bombing and the mission escalates from “capture” to “kill.” As American pilot Steve Watts is about to engage, a nine-year old girl enters the kill zone, triggering an international dispute reaching the highest levels of US and British government over the moral, political, and personal implications of modern warfare.

The Pledge

Doctor

2001

A police chief about to retire pledges to help a woman find her daughter's killer.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Deep Thought (voice)

2005

Mere seconds before the Earth is to be demolished by an alien construction crew, Arthur Dent is swept off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher penning a new edition of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Mother Ginger

2018

When Clara’s mother leaves her a mysterious gift, she embarks on a journey to four secret realms—where she discovers her greatest strength could change the world.

Excalibur

Morgana

1981

A surreal adaptation of Sir Thomas Malory's "Le Morte d'Arthur" chronicling Arthur Pendragon's conception, his rise to the throne, the search by his Knights of the Round Table for the Holy Grail, and ultimately, his death.

Inkheart

Elinor Loredan

2008

The adventures of a father and his young daughter, in their search for a long lost book that will help reunite a missing, close relative.

2010

Tanya Kirbuk

1984

While planet Earth poises on the brink of nuclear self-destruction, a team of Russian and American scientists aboard the Leonov hurtles to a rendezvous with the still-orbiting Discovery spacecraft and its sole known survivor, the homicidal computer HAL.

Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole

Nyra (voice)

2010

When a young owl is abducted by an evil Owl army, he must escape with new-found friends and seek the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.

The Good Liar

Betty McLeish

2019

Career con man Roy sets his sights on his latest mark: recently widowed Betty, worth millions. And he means to take it all. But as the two draw closer, what should have been another simple swindle takes on the ultimate stakes.

The Queen

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

2006

The Queen is an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle, following the death of Diana, to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning.

Collateral Beauty

Brigitte

2016

Retreating from life after a tragedy, a man questions the universe by writing to Love, Time and Death. Receiving unexpected answers, he begins to see how these things interlock and how even loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.

Trumbo

Hedda Hopper

2015

The career of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo is halted by a witch hunt in the late 1940s when he defies the anti-communist HUAC committee and is blacklisted.

The One and Only Ivan

Snickers (voice)

2020

A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with the help of other animals, as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

Georgina Spica

1989

The wife of an abusive criminal finds solace in the arms of a kind regular guest in her husband's restaurant.

Winchester

Sarah Winchester

2018

San Jose, California, 1906. Isolated in her labyrinthine mansion, eccentric firearm heiress Sarah Winchester believes that she is being haunted by the souls of those killed by the guns manufactured by her company.

Gosford Park

Mrs. Wilson

2001

In 1930s England, a group of pretentious rich and famous gather together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.

Arthur

Hobson

2011

A drunken playboy stands to lose a wealthy inheritance when he falls for a woman that his family doesn't like.

The Debt

Rachel Singer

2010

Rachel Singer is a former Mossad agent who tried to capture a notorious Nazi war criminal – the Surgeon of Birkenau – in a secret Israeli mission that ended with his death on the streets of East Berlin. Now, 30 years later, a man claiming to be the doctor has surfaced, and Rachel must return to Eastern Europe to uncover the truth. Overwhelmed by haunting memories of her younger self and her two fellow agents, the still-celebrated heroine must relive the trauma of those events and confront the debt she has incurred.

Raising Helen

Dominique Courier

2004

Helen Harris has a glamorous, big-city life working for one of New York's hottest modeling agencies. But suddenly her free-spirited life gets turned upside down when she must chose between the life she's always loved, and the new loves of her life!

Golda

Golda Meir

2023

Set during the tense 19 days of the Yom Kippur War in 1973, Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir is faced with the potential of Israel’s complete destruction. She must navigate overwhelming odds, a skeptical cabinet and a complex relationship with US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, with millions of lives in the balance. Her tough leadership and compassion would ultimately decide the fate of her nation and leave her with a controversial legacy around the world.

Woman in Gold

Maria Altmann

2015

Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover a world famous painting of her aunt plundered by the Nazis during World War II, she believes rightfully belongs to her family. She did so not just to regain what was rightfully hers, but also to obtain some measure of justice for the death, destruction, and massive art theft perpetrated by the Nazis.

The Long Good Friday

Victoria

1980

In the late 1970s, Cockney crime boss Harold Shand, a gangster trying to become a legitimate property mogul, has big plans to get the American Mafia to bankroll his transformation of a derelict area of London into the possible venue for a future Olympic Games. However, a series of bombings targets his empire on the very weekend the Americans are in town. Shand is convinced there is a traitor in his organization, and sets out to eliminate the rat in typically ruthless fashion.

Calendar Girls

Chris Harper

2003

Members of a Yorkshire branch of the Women's Institute cause controversy when they pose nude for a charity calendar.

The Mosquito Coast

Mother Fox

1986

Allie Fox, an American inventor exhausted by the perceived danger and degradation of modern society, decides to escape with his wife and children to Belize. In the jungle, he tries with mad determination to create a utopian community with disastrous results.