Actor
Helen Mirren
- Born: 26 July 1945, Chiswick, London, England
- Estimated net worth: $100 million
Helen Mirren is a celebrated British actress known for her versatility across film, television, and stage. She gained recognition for her roles in 'The Queen,' 'Gosford Park,' and the 'RED' series. Renowned for her commanding presence and distinctive voice…
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About Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren is a celebrated British actress known for her versatility across film, television, and stage. She gained recognition for her roles in 'The Queen,' 'Gosford Park,' and the 'RED' series. Renowned for her commanding presence and distinctive voice, Mirren has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and multiple BAFTAs, solidifying her status as a powerful figure in the entertainment industry.
- Born
- 26 July 1945, Chiswick, London, England
- Height
- 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
- Spouses
- Taylor Hackford (1997-present)
- Children
- 1, Katherine Mirren
- Parents
- Vera (née Bachelot) and Sir Ian Mirren
- Estimated net worth
- $100 million
Fun facts about Helen Mirren
- Helen Mirren was the first actress to portray Queen Elizabeth II on film in 'The Queen' (2006), a role that earned her an Academy Award.
- Mirren has a passion for painting and often spends her free time creating art, showcasing her creative talents beyond acting.
Famous Helen Mirren quotes
“I am not a woman who is afraid of the truth.”
“You can't be afraid of what people are going to say, because you're never going to make everyone happy.”
“It's not about being perfect; it's about being real.”
Helen Mirren filmography
Cast (251)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A Talent for Murder Movie | Patricia Highsmith | |
| 2026 | Armani and the Birth of Italian Fashion Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | Goodbye June Movie | June | 6.5 |
| 2025 | This Ordinary Thing Movie | Self (voice) | |
| 2025 | The Thursday Murder Club Movie | Elizabeth | 6.6 |
| 2025 | MobLand TV | Maeve Harrigan | 8.5 |
| 2025 | Duse, the Greatest Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2023 | Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter TV | Self | 2.9 |
| 2023 | Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius TV | Self | 4.2 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | White Bird Movie | Grandmére | 7.8 |
| 2023 | Golda Movie | Golda Meir | 6.3 |
| 2023 | Barbie Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2023 | Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short Movie | Self | |
| 2023 | Fast X Movie | Queenie | 7.0 |
| 2023 | Helen Mirren - Queen of Actresses Movie | Self (archive) | 7.1 |
| 2023 | Shazam! Fury of the Gods Movie | Hespera | 6.4 |
| 2022 | 1923 TV | Cara Dutton | 8.3 |
| 2022 | Kendrick Lamar Live: The Big Steppers Tour Movie | Therapist (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2022 | Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg TV | Self - Actor | 2.8 |
| 2022 | Remembers… TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Remembers… TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Human Resources TV | Shame Wizard Rita St. Swithens (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2021 | L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Movie | Self | |
| 2021 | Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses TV | Self - Host | 7.3 |
| 2021 | Escape from Extinction Movie | Narrator (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2021 | Parkinson at 50 Movie | Self (archive footage) | 10.0 |
| 2021 | The Duke Movie | Dorothy Bunton | 6.9 |
| 2021 | When Nature Calls with Helen Mirren TV | Narrator (voice) | 4.6 |
| 2021 | Solos TV | Peg | 6.7 |
| 2021 | F9 Movie | Queenie Shaw | 7.0 |
| 2021 | Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony Movie | Self (archive footage) | 4.7 |
| 2020 | Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine Movie | Lip-sync Billy Bush | 5.4 |
| 2020 | The One and Only Ivan Movie | Snickers (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2020 | Secrets of the Museum TV | Queen Elizabeth (archive) | 8.0 |
| 2019 | Berlin, I Love You Movie | Margaret | 4.8 |
| 2019 | The Good Liar Movie | Betty McLeish | 6.7 |
| 2019 | #AnneFrank. Parallel Stories Movie | Narrator | 6.9 |
| 2019 | On Broadway Movie | Self | 8.7 |
| 2019 | Catherine the Great TV | Catherine the Great | 6.7 |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.2 |
| 2019 | Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw Movie | Queenie Shaw | 6.8 |
| 2019 | An Accidental Studio Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.4 |
| 2019 | Anna Movie | Olga | 6.7 |
| 2019 | The Masked Singer TV | Self - Clue Giver (video) | 7.5 |
| 2018 | The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Movie | Mother Ginger | 6.1 |
| 2018 | Winchester Movie | Sarah Winchester | 5.9 |
| 2018 | The Leisure Seeker Movie | Ella Spencer | 7.1 |
| 2017 | Il était une fois... « The Queen » Movie | Self | |
| 2017 | The Pulitzer At 100 Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2017 | The Fate of the Furious Movie | Queenie (uncredited) | 6.8 |
| 2017 | Cries from Syria Movie | Narrator | 7.2 |
| 2016 | Collateral Beauty Movie | Brigitte | 7.2 |
| 2016 | Shakespeare Live! From the RSC Movie | Self - Performer | 7.4 |
| 2015 | Dames of Classic Drama at the BBC Movie | Self (archive material) | 5.0 |
| 2015 | Trumbo Movie | Hedda Hopper | 7.2 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self - Guest | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Eye in the Sky Movie | Colonel Katherine Powell | 7.0 |
| 2015 | Documentary Now! TV | Helen Mirren - Host | 7.2 |
| 2015 | Unity Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2015 | Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2015 | Woman in Gold Movie | Maria Altmann | 7.3 |
| 2014 | The Hundred-Foot Journey Movie | Madam Mallory | 7.3 |
| 2014 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver TV | Self (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self - Guest | 5.8 |
| 2014 | Enemy of the Reich: The Noor Inayat Khan Story Movie | Narrator | 9.0 |
| 2013 | Excalibur: Behind the Movie Movie | Self | |
| 2013 | Istintobrass Movie | Self | 5.5 |
| 2013 | RED 2 Movie | Victoria | 6.5 |
| 2013 | Monsters University Movie | Dean Hardscrabble (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2013 | Goodbye Granadaland Movie | Self | |
| 2013 | Phil Spector Movie | Linda Kenney Baden | 5.7 |
| 2013 | National Theatre Live: The Audience Movie | The Queen | 8.3 |
| 2012 | Radioman Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 2012 | Hitchcock Movie | Alma Reville | 6.6 |
| 2012 | The Door Movie | Emerenc Szeredás | 6.0 |
| 2011 | Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2011 | The Jonathan Ross Show TV | Self | 5.2 |
| 2011 | Arthur Movie | Hobson | 5.6 |
| 2011 | When Harry Met Sally 2 with Billy Crystal & Helen Mirren Movie | Sharon | 6.8 |
| 2010 | RED Movie | Victoria | 6.7 |
| 2010 | The Debt Movie | Rachel Singer | 6.5 |
| 2010 | Brighton Rock Movie | Ida | 5.7 |
| 2010 | The Tempest Movie | Prospera | 5.3 |
| 2010 | Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole Movie | Nyra (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2010 | Love Ranch Movie | Grace Bontempo | 5.4 |
| 2010 | Arabia 3D Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2009 | Live from Studio Five TV | Self | 3.8 |
| 2009 | The Last Station Movie | Sofya Tolstoya | 6.4 |
| 2009 | Yes Madam, Sir Movie | Narrator | 9.0 |
| 2009 | All the Queen's Horses with Alan Titchmarsh TV | Self | |
| 2009 | National Theatre Live: Phèdre Movie | Phèdre | 7.8 |
| 2009 | Glee TV | Becky's Inner Voice (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2009 | State of Play Movie | Cameron Lynne | 6.8 |
| 2009 | The Jazz Baroness Movie | Nica - Narrator | |
| 2009 | Behind The Scenes of Caligula Movie | Unknown character | 2.0 |
| 2008 | Inkheart Movie | Elinor | 6.3 |
| 2007 | National Treasure: Book of Secrets Movie | Emily Appleton | 6.4 |
| 2007 | British Film Forever TV | Unknown character | 5.5 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self - Guest | 7.2 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2007 | The Making of 'The Queen' Movie | Self | 4.0 |
| 2006 | The Queen Movie | The Queen | 6.9 |
| 2006 | Pas de Deux: Making 'White Nights' Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2006 | The One Show TV | Self - Guest | 4.3 |
| 2006 | Bloody Business: Making The Long Good Friday Movie | Herself | 6.6 |
| 2006 | Best Ever Muppet Moments Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2005 | Elizabeth I TV | Elizabeth I | 7.2 |
| 2005 | Shadowboxer Movie | Rose | 5.1 |
| 2005 | Trailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's Caligula Movie | Tiberia | 5.7 |
| 2005 | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Movie | Deep Thought (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2004 | Parkinson TV | Self - Guest | 7.0 |
| 2004 | The Clearing Movie | Eileen Hayes | 5.8 |
| 2004 | Pride Movie | Macheeba (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2004 | Cary Grant: A Class Apart Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2004 | Raising Helen Movie | Dominique Courier | 6.2 |
| 2003 | Calendar Girls Movie | Chris Harper | 6.5 |
| 2003 | Celebrity Naked Ambition Movie | Self (archive footage) | 5.3 |
| 2003 | The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone Movie | Karen Stone | 6.2 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 2002 | Top Gear TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 2002 | Door to Door Movie | Mrs. Porter | 7.5 |
| 2002 | The Making of Gosford Park Movie | Self | 5.3 |
| 2002 | American Idol TV | Self | 5.0 |
| 2002 | No Such Thing Movie | The Boss | 6.0 |
| 2002 | Robert Altman in England Movie | Self | |
| 2002 | Brook by Brook Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2002 | Live from E! TV | Herself | 3.7 |
| 2001 | Gosford Park Movie | Mrs. Wilson | 6.8 |
| 2001 | Friday Night with Jonathan Ross TV | Self - Guest | 6.1 |
| 2001 | Last Orders Movie | Amy | 6.0 |
| 2001 | Greenfingers Movie | Georgina Woodhouse | 6.3 |
| 2001 | On the Edge Movie | Distinguished Woman (segment "Happy Birthday") (uncredited) | 5.5 |
| 2001 | Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery TV | Self | 9.2 |
| 2001 | The Pledge Movie | Doctor | 6.6 |
| 2000 | Long Night's Journey into Day Movie | Narrator | 6.5 |
| 1999 | The Early Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 1999 | Third Watch TV | Annie Foster | 7.9 |
| 1999 | The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.6 |
| 1999 | Teaching Mrs. Tingle Movie | Mrs. Tingle | 5.5 |
| 1999 | The Passion of Ayn Rand Movie | Ayn Rand | 5.0 |
| 1998 | The Prince of Egypt Movie | Queen (voice) | 7.3 |
| 1998 | Parkinson TV | Self | |
| 1997 | Painted Lady TV | Maggie Sheridan | 8.0 |
| 1997 | Critical Care Movie | Stella | 6.2 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Leute heute TV | Self | 5.2 |
| 1996 | Losing Chase Movie | Chase Phillips | 6.1 |
| 1996 | Some Mother's Son Movie | Kathleen Quigley | 6.8 |
| 1996 | TFI Friday TV | Unknown character | 7.1 |
| 1996 | Ruby Wax Meets TV | Unknown character | 6.7 |
| 1995 | The Frank Skinner Show TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 1995 | The Snow Queen Movie | The Snow Queen | 6.5 |
| 1994 | The Madness of King George Movie | Queen Charlotte | 6.8 |
| 1994 | Children of God Movie | Narrator | 6.5 |
| 1994 | Prince of Jutland Movie | Geruth | 5.4 |
| 1993 | The Hawk Movie | Annie Marsh | 6.1 |
| 1993 | Bethune: The Making of a Hero Movie | Frances Penny Bethune | 5.2 |
| 1993 | Frasier TV | Babette (voice) | 7.7 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1993 | Late Show with David Letterman TV | Self - Guest | 6.5 |
| 1993 | GMTV TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 1992 | A Friend in New Orleans Movie | Herself | |
| 1991 | The Hidden Room TV | Sarah | 6.0 |
| 1991 | Where Angels Fear to Tread Movie | Lilia Herriton | 6.7 |
| 1991 | Prime Suspect TV | Jane Tennison | 7.8 |
| 1990 | The Comfort of Strangers Movie | Caroline | 5.9 |
| 1989 | Red King, White Knight Movie | Anna | 6.4 |
| 1989 | The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover Movie | Georgina Spica | 7.3 |
| 1989 | When the Whales Came Movie | Clemmie Jenkins | 6.4 |
| 1988 | This Morning TV | Self | 5.2 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self - Guest | 5.6 |
| 1988 | Pascali's Island Movie | Lydia Neuman | 6.4 |
| 1987 | Cause Célèbre Movie | Alma Rattenbury | 5.6 |
| 1987 | The Little Mermaid Movie | Princess Emilia | 6.8 |
| 1987 | French & Saunders TV | Herself | 7.4 |
| 1986 | The Mosquito Coast Movie | Mother Fox | 6.4 |
| 1986 | Heavenly Pursuits Movie | Ruth Chancellor | 7.2 |
| 1986 | Invocation: Maya Deren Movie | Narrator | 6.3 |
| 1985 | Coming Through Movie | Frieda von Richtofen Weekley | 4.7 |
| 1985 | White Nights Movie | Galina Ivanova | 6.7 |
| 1985 | The Twilight Zone TV | Maddie Duncan (segment "Dead Woman's Shoes") | 7.7 |
| 1985 | Screen Two TV | Annie Marsh | 7.1 |
| 1984 | 2010 Movie | Tanya Kirbuk | 6.7 |
| 1984 | Cal Movie | Marcella | 5.8 |
| 1984 | An Audience with Mel Brooks Movie | Self (uncredited) | 7.0 |
| 1984 | Goldene Kamera TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 1984 | 2010 : The Odyssey Continues Movie | Herself | 10.0 |
| 1983 | Cymbeline Movie | Imogen | 6.2 |
| 1983 | Reading Rainbow TV | Self - Narrator (voice) | 8.4 |
| 1982 | Soft Targets Movie | Celia | 10.0 |
| 1982 | Faerie Tale Theatre TV | Princess Emilia | 8.1 |
| 1981 | A Midsummer Night's Dream Movie | Titania | 5.5 |
| 1981 | Mrs. Reinhardt Movie | Mrs. Reinhardt | 7.0 |
| 1981 | Excalibur Movie | Morgana | 7.0 |
| 1981 | A Documentary on the Making of 'Gore Vidal's Caligula' Movie | Self / Caesonia | 4.3 |
| 1981 | The Making of Excalibur: Myth into Movie Movie | Self | |
| 1980 | The Long Good Friday Movie | Victoria | 7.2 |
| 1980 | The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu Movie | Alice Rage | 4.9 |
| 1980 | Hussy Movie | Beaty Simons | 4.9 |
| 1980 | S.O.S. Titanic Movie | May Sloan, Stewardess | 6.0 |
| 1979 | Caligula Movie | Caesonia | 6.0 |
| 1979 | Blue Remembered Hills Movie | Angela | 7.3 |
| 1978 | As You Like It Movie | Rosalind | 8.2 |
| 1978 | The BBC Television Shakespeare TV | Rosalind | 6.0 |
| 1978 | The BBC Television Shakespeare TV | Titania | 6.0 |
| 1978 | The BBC Television Shakespeare TV | Imogen | 6.0 |
| 1978 | The South Bank Show TV | Unknown character | 5.6 |
| 1978 | An Audience with... TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 1977 | The Country Wife Movie | Margery Pinchwife | 7.0 |
| 1976 | Laurence Olivier Presents TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1976 | The Collection Movie | Stella | 4.4 |
| 1976 | Hamlet Movie | Ophelia / Gertrude | 5.3 |
| 1975 | The Little Minister Movie | Babbie | 8.0 |
| 1975 | The Philanthropist Movie | Celia | 8.0 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Cameo (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Caesar and Claretta Movie | Claretta Petacci | 4.0 |
| 1975 | Private Affairs TV | Claretta Petacci | |
| 1975 | The Apple Cart Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1975 | The Empty Space Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 1974 | A Coffin for the Bride Movie | Stella McKenzie | 8.0 |
| 1974 | Playhouse TV | Mrs. Reinhardt | 7.0 |
| 1974 | The Changeling Movie | Beatrice-Joanna | 8.5 |
| 1973 | O Lucky Man! Innovations in Entertainment Movie | Herself | 2.0 |
| 1973 | Thriller TV | Stella McKenzie | 7.0 |
| 1973 | O Lucky Man! Movie | Patricia / Casting Assistant | 6.8 |
| 1972 | Miss Julie Movie | Miss Julie | 8.0 |
| 1972 | Savage Messiah Movie | Gosh Boyle | 6.4 |
| 1971 | Film '72 TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 1971 | Cousin Bette TV | Valérie Marneffe | 4.0 |
| 1971 | Great Performances TV | Stella | 6.1 |
| 1970 | Play for Today TV | Unknown character | 6.6 |
| 1970 | Play for Today TV | Angela | 6.6 |
| 1970 | Red Hot Shot Movie | Unknown character | 4.2 |
| 1969 | Age of Consent Movie | Cora Ryan | 6.0 |
| 1969 | ITV Saturday Night Theatre TV | Rachel | 7.0 |
| 1968 | A Midsummer Night's Dream Movie | Hermia | 6.6 |
| 1967 | Omnibus TV | Unknown character | 7.2 |
| 1967 | Herostratus Movie | Advert Woman | 6.4 |
| 1965 | BBC Play of the Month TV | Babbie | 5.2 |
| 1965 | BBC Play of the Month TV | Orinthia | 5.2 |
| 1965 | BBC Play of the Month TV | Margery Pinchwife | 5.2 |
| 1965 | BBC Play of the Month TV | Beatrice-Joanna | 5.2 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1952 | Today TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Winner | 7.0 |
| TBA | Co-Op: Original Cast Album Movie | Helen Mirren | 10.0 |
| TBA | Sniff Movie | The Spider |
Crew (4)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Catherine the Great TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2001 | On the Edge Movie | Director · Directing | 5.5 |
| 1997 | Painted Lady TV | Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 1996 | Some Mother's Son Movie | Associate Producer · Production | 6.8 |
Latest releases
- Armani and the Birth of Italian Fashion2026
- Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century2026
- Goodbye June2025 / TMDB 6.5
- This Ordinary Thing2025
- The Thursday Murder Club2025 / TMDB 6.6
- Duse, the Greatest2025
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Questions about Helen Mirren
What are some of Helen Mirren's most recognized roles?
Helen Mirren is best known for her roles in 'The Queen,' 'Gosford Park,' and the 'RED' series. She has also starred in films like 'The Last Station' and 'Hitchcock,' showcasing her range as an actress.
Has Helen Mirren won any major awards?
Yes, Helen Mirren has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'The Queen' and several BAFTA Awards throughout her career.
What was Helen Mirren's first film?
Helen Mirren's first film was 'Herostratus' in 1967. This marked the beginning of a prolific acting career that has spanned over five decades.
What is Helen Mirren's estimated net worth?
Helen Mirren's estimated net worth is approximately $100 million, reflecting her successful career in film, television, and stage.
What is a notable milestone in Helen Mirren's filmography?
A notable milestone in Helen Mirren's career is her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in 'The Queen,' which garnered her an Academy Award and solidified her status as a leading actress.
Has Helen Mirren worked in television?
Yes, Helen Mirren has an extensive television career, including her acclaimed role in the series 'Prime Suspect,' which earned her critical acclaim and several awards.
What is Helen Mirren's background?
Helen Mirren was born in London to a Russian father and a British mother. She trained at the National Youth Theatre and later at the Royal Shakespeare Company, developing her craft in classical theatre.
What is one of Helen Mirren's defining characteristics as an actress?
Helen Mirren is known for her commanding presence and distinctive voice, which have contributed to her success in both dramatic and comedic roles throughout her career.