Helen Mirren

Biography

Born 07/26/1946

From the age of 13, when she played Caliban in a school production of "The Tempest,โ€ Helen Mirren knew she wanted to be an actress. Despite her working-class upbringing and her parents โ€“ who scoffed at the very idea โ€“ Mirren emerged to become one of the most celebrated, decorated and revered...
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Awards

  • In 2007, received Academy Award for Best Actress
  • In 2007, received Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
  • In 2007, received Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress

Highlights

  • In 2009, Cast as the ruthless editor of the Washington Globe in the political thriller, "State of Play"
  • In 2008, Published her memoir, In the Frame
  • In 2006, Starred opposite Cuba Gooding Jr. in Lee Daniels' indie film "Shadowboxer"

Family & Companions

  • Liam Neeson: together c. 1981-83; met during filming of "Excalibur"
  • Kathleen Mirren: mother (English)
  • Pyotr Vassilievich Mironov: grandfather (Russian; paternal grandfather )

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