About Helen Mirren
Meet the incredibly talented and versatile actress, Dame Helen Mirren! Born as Helen Lydia Mironoff on July 26, 1945, in England, she has achieved the rare distinction of earning the Triple Crown of Acting in both the United States and the United Kingdom. With numerous accolades to her name, she is a true icon of stage and screen.
Mirren's illustrious career began on stage with the National Youth Theatre, where her performance as Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra earned her an invitation to join the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company. She made her West End stage debut in 1975 and has since captivated audiences in television and film.
Some of her most memorable film roles include her Academy Award-winning performance in The Queen, as well as her Oscar-nominated roles in The Madness of King George, Gosford Park, and The Last Station. Mirren is also known for her iconic portrayal of DCI Jane Tennison in the hit television series Prime Suspect, for which she won three consecutive British Academy Television Awards for Best Actress and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
In addition to her work on screen, Mirren has had a successful career on stage, earning a Tony Award and a Laurence Olivier Award for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience. She is the only actor to have portrayed both Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II on screen.
Mirren has also appeared in a variety of action films, including the popular Red series and the Fast & Furious films. Her many accolades include being appointed a Dame (DBE) for services to drama in the Queen's 2003 Birthday Honours, receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013, and being awarded the BAFTA Fellowship for lifetime achievement in 2014. In 2021, she was announced as the recipient of the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.
With a career spanning over five decades, Dame Helen Mirren continues to inspire and entertain audiences with her incredible talent and versatility.
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Movie Credits
Helen Mirren has appeared in 151 movies.
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TV Credits
Helen Mirren has appeared in 53 TV Series.
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