Helena Bonham Carter

Born:26. mai 1966

Place of Birth:Golders Green, London, England, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Helena Bonham Carter, born on May 26, 1966, in England, has solidified her place in the film industry as a versatile and talented actress. With a career spanning decades, she has garnered critical acclaim for her performances in both independent films and blockbuster hits. Bonham Carter's ability to seamlessly transition between period dramas and contemporary roles has earned her numerous accolades, including a British Academy Film Award and multiple Screen Actors Guild Awards.

From her breakout roles as Lucy Honeychurch in "A Room with a View" (1985) to her portrayal of the enigmatic Bellatrix Lestrange in the "Harry Potter" series, Bonham Carter has captivated audiences with her unique blend of eccentricity and depth. Her distinctive fashion sense and penchant for playing quirky characters have set her apart in an industry known for conformity.

Not one to be typecast, Bonham Carter has tackled a diverse range of roles throughout her career. From her Oscar-nominated performance as Kate Croy in "The Wings of the Dove" (1997) to her BAFTA-winning turn as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in "The King's Speech" (2010), she continues to push boundaries and challenge expectations. Collaborating frequently with director Tim Burton, her former partner, she has brought to life memorable characters in films such as "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" (2007) and "Alice in Wonderland" (2010).

Beyond the silver screen, Bonham Carter has also made a mark in television, with standout performances in projects like "Enid" (2009) and "Burton & Taylor" (2013). Her portrayal of Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon in seasons three and four of Netflix's "The Crown" showcased her ability to embody complex historical figures with nuance and depth.

In addition to her acting prowess, Bonham Carter's dedication to her craft and willingness to take on challenging roles have solidified her status as a respected figure in the entertainment industry. Her range as an actress is evident in her ability to seamlessly transition between genres and time periods, captivating audiences with each new character she brings to life on screen.

As she continues to evolve as an artist, Helena Bonham Carter remains a force to be reckoned with in the world of film and television. Her passion for storytelling, coupled with her fearless approach to her craft, ensures that her legacy as one of the most talented and versatile actresses of her generation will endure for years to come.

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Fight Club

Marla Singer

1999

A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Their concept catches on, with underground "fight clubs" forming in every town, until an eccentric gets in the way and ignites an out-of-control spiral toward oblivion.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Bellatrix Lestrange

2007

Returning for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts, Harry is stunned to find that his warnings about the return of Lord Voldemort have been ignored. Left with no choice, Harry takes matters into his own hands, training a small group of students to defend themselves against the dark arts.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Bellatrix Lestrange

2009

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemorts defenses and to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Bellatrix Lestrange

2011

Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

Bellatrix Lestrange

2010

Harry, Ron and Hermione walk away from their last year at Hogwarts to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, putting an end to Voldemort's bid for immortality. But with Harry's beloved Dumbledore dead and Voldemort's unscrupulous Death Eaters on the loose, the world is more dangerous than ever.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Mrs. Bucket

2005

A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.

Corpse Bride

Corpse Bride (voice)

2005

In a 19th-century European village, a young man about to be married is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living.

Ocean's Eight

Rose Weil

2018

Debbie Ocean, a criminal mastermind, gathers a crew of female thieves to pull off the heist of the century at New York's annual Met Gala.

Enola Holmes

Eudoria Holmes

2020

While searching for her missing mother, intrepid teen Enola Holmes uses her sleuthing skills to outsmart big brother Sherlock and help a runaway lord.

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

Lady Campanula Tottington (voice)

2005

Cheese-loving eccentric Wallace and his cunning canine pal, Gromit, investigate a mystery in Nick Park's animated adventure, in which the lovable inventor and his intrepid pup run a business ridding the town of garden pests. Using only humane methods that turn their home into a halfway house for evicted vermin, the pair stumble upon a mystery involving a voracious vegetarian monster that threatens to ruin the annual veggie-growing contest.

Les Misérables

Madame Thénardier

2012

An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France. Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

Dark Shadows

Dr. Julia Hoffman

2012

Vampire Barnabas Collins is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once-grand estate and family have fallen into ruin.

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts

Self

2022

An enchanting making-of story told through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.

Planet of the Apes

Ari

2001

After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by Ruthless General Thade.

Big Fish

Jenny (young & senior) / The Witch

2003

Throughout his life Edward Bloom has always been a man of big appetites, enormous passions and tall tales. In his later years, he remains a huge mystery to his son, William. Now, to get to know the real man, Will begins piecing together a true picture of his father from flashbacks of his amazing adventures.

Enola Holmes 2

Eudoria Holmes

2022

Now a detective-for-hire like her infamous brother, Enola Holmes takes on her first official case to find a missing girl, as the sparks of a dangerous conspiracy ignite a mystery that requires the help of friends — and Sherlock himself — to unravel.

One Life

Babi Winton

2023

British stockbroker Nicholas Winton visits Czechoslovakia in the 1930s and forms plans to assist in the rescue of Jewish children before the onset of World War II, in an operation that came to be known as the Kindertransport.

The Lone Ranger

Red Harrington

2013

The Texas Rangers chase down a gang of outlaws led by Butch Cavendish, but the gang ambushes the Rangers, seemingly killing them all. One survivor is found, however, by an American Indian named Tonto, who nurses him back to health. The Ranger, donning a mask and riding a white stallion named Silver, teams up with Tonto to bring the unscrupulous gang and others of that ilk to justice.

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Beatrice Baudelaire (uncredited)

2004

Three wealthy children's parents are killed in a fire. When they are sent to a distant relative, they find out that he is plotting to kill them and seize their fortune.

The King's Speech

Queen Elizabeth

2010

The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Elizabeth

1994

Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It's not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions.

Howards End

Helen Schlegel

1992

A saga of class relations and changing times in an Edwardian England on the brink of modernity, the film centers on liberal Margaret Schlegel, who, along with her sister Helen, becomes involved with two couples: wealthy, conservative industrialist Henry Wilcox and his wife Ruth, and the downwardly mobile working-class Leonard Bast and his mistress Jackie.

Dragonheart: Vengeance

Siveth (voice)

2020

Lukas, a young farmer whose family is killed by savage raiders in the countryside, sets out on an epic quest for revenge, forming an unlikely trio with a majestic dragon and a swashbuckling, sword-fighting mercenary, Darius.

Maurice

Young Lady at Cricket Match

1987

After his lover rejects him, Maurice attempts to come to terms with his sexuality within the restrictiveness of Edwardian society.

Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero

Margaret Conroy (voice)

2018

The true story of the most decorated dog in American military history -- Sgt. Stubby -- and the enduring bonds he forged with his brothers-in-arms in the trenches of World War I.

The House

Jen (voice)

2022

Across different eras, a poor family, an anxious developer and a fed-up landlady become tied to the same mysterious house in this animated dark comedy.

The Gruffalo

Mother Squirrel (voice)

2009

The magical tale of a mouse who sets foot on a woodland adventure in search of a nut. Encountering predators who all wish to eat him - Fox, Owl and Snake - the brave mouse creates a terrifying, imaginary monster to frighten them away. But what will the mouse do when he meets this frightful monster for real?

Novocaine

Susan

2001

A dentist finds himself a murder suspect after a sexy patient seduces him into prescribing her drugs.

A Room with a View

Lucy Honeychurch

1986

When Lucy Honeychurch and chaperon Charlotte Bartlett find themselves in Florence with rooms without views, fellow guests Mr Emerson and son George step in to remedy the situation. Meeting the Emersons could change Lucy's life forever but, once back in England, how will her experiences in Tuscany affect her marriage plans?

The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet

Dr. Clair

2013

A 10-year-old child prodigy cartographer secretly leaves his family's ranch in Montana where he lives with his cowboy father and scientist mother and travels across the country on board a freight train to receive an award at the Smithsonian Institute.

Suffragette

Edith Ellyn

2015

Based on true events about the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State.

Hamlet

Ophelia

1990

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.