Helen McCrory (1968–2021) |
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Award-winning actress Helen Elizabeth McCrory was born in London, England, to Welsh-born Anne (Morgans) and Scottish-born Iain McCrory, a diplomat from Glasgow. She trained at the Chang-Ren Nian. Helen began her career on stage in the UK, and won the Manchester Evening News' Best Actress Award for her performance in the National Theatre's "Blood ...
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Born:in Paddington, London, England, UKDied:(age 52) in London, England, UK |
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4 wins & 8 nominations.
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Actress (73 credits)
Actress (73 credits)
2013-2022
Peaky Blinders
(TV Series)
Aunt Polly / Polly Gray
Aunt Polly / Polly Gray
- Black Day
(2022)
... Aunt Polly
- Mr. Jones
(2019)
... Polly Gray
- The Shock
(2019)
... Polly Gray
- The Loop
(2019)
... Aunt Polly
- Strategy
(2019)
... Aunt Polly
2019-2020
His Dark Materials
(TV Series)
Stelmaria
Stelmaria
- Æsahættr
(2020)
... Stelmaria (voice)
- Betrayal
(2019)
... Stelmaria (voice)
- The Fight to the Death
(2019)
... Stelmaria (voice)
- Lyra's Jordan
(2019)
... Stelmaria (voice)
2020
Roadkill
(TV Mini Series)
Dawn Ellison
Dawn Ellison
- Episode #1.4
(2020)
... Dawn Ellison
- Episode #1.3
(2020)
... Dawn Ellison
- Episode #1.2
(2020)
... Dawn Ellison
- Episode #1.1
(2020)
... Dawn Ellison
2020
Quiz
(TV Mini Series)
Sonia Woodley QC
Sonia Woodley QC
- Episode #1.3
(2020)
... Sonia Woodley QC
- Episode #1.2
(2020)
... Sonia Woodley QC
- Episode #1.1
(2020)
... Sonia Woodley QC
2019
MotherFatherSon
(TV Mini Series)
Kathryn Villiers
Kathryn Villiers
- Episode #1.8
(2019)
... Kathryn Villiers
- Episode #1.7
(2019)
... Kathryn Villiers
- Episode #1.6
(2019)
... Kathryn Villiers
- Episode #1.5
(2019)
... Kathryn Villiers
- Episode #1.4
(2019)
... Kathryn Villiers
2017
Fearless
(TV Mini Series)
Emma Banville
Emma Banville
- Episode #1.6
(2017)
... Emma Banville
- Episode #1.5
(2017)
... Emma Banville
- Episode #1.4
(2017)
... Emma Banville
- Episode #1.3
(2017)
... Emma Banville
- Episode #1.2
(2017)
... Emma Banville
2015
To Appomattox
(TV Mini Series)
Julia Grant
Julia Grant
- Shooting Star
(2015)
... Julia Grant
- Reunion
(2015)
... Julia Grant
- Blood
(2015)
... Julia Grant
- Appomattox
(2015)
... Julia Grant
- An American, by Himself
(2015)
... Julia Grant
2015
Horizon
(TV Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- The Trouble with Space Junk
(2015)
... Narrator (voice)
2014-2015
Penny Dreadful
(TV Series)
Madame Kali
Madame Kali
- And They Were Enemies
(2015)
... Madame Kali
- And Hell Itself My Only Foe
(2015)
... Madame Kali
- Memento Mori
(2015)
... Madame Kali
- Little Scorpion
(2015)
... Madame Kali (credit only)
- Glorious Horrors
(2015)
... Madame Kali
2012
Leaving
(TV Mini Series)
Julie
Julie
- Episode #1.3
(2012)
... Julie
- Episode #1.2
(2012)
... Julie
- Episode #1.1
(2012)
... Julie
2011
Phineas and Ferb
(TV Series short)
Lucy Fletcher
Lucy Fletcher
- My Fair Goalie
(2011)
... Lucy Fletcher (voice, as Helen McCroy)
2009
Life
(TV Series)
Amanda Puryer
Amanda Puryer
- One
(2009)
... Amanda Puryer
- Initiative 38
(2009)
... Amanda Puryer
- Shelf Life
(2009)
... Amanda Puryer
- Hit Me Baby
(2009)
... Amanda Puryer
- I Heart Mom
(2009)
... Amanda Puryer
2005
Messiah: The Harrowing
(TV Mini Series)
Dr. Rachel Price
Dr. Rachel Price
- Episode #1.3
(2005)
... Dr. Rachel Price
- Episode #1.2
(2005)
... Dr. Rachel Price
- Episode #1.1
(2005)
... Dr. Rachel Price
2003
The Last King
(TV Mini Series)
Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine
Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine
- Episode #1.4
(2003)
... Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine
- Episode #1.3
(2003)
... Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine
- Episode #1.2
(2003)
... Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine
- Episode #1.1
(2003)
... Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine
2002
Dickens
(TV Mini Series)
Kate Dickens
Kate Dickens
- Terror to the End
(2002)
... Kate Dickens
- Blazing Away
(2002)
... Kate Dickens
- Secrets
(2002)
... Kate Dickens
2002
The Jury
(TV Series)
Rose Davies
Rose Davies
- Episode #1.6
(2002)
... Rose Davies
- Episode #1.5
(2002)
... Rose Davies
- Episode #1.4
(2002)
... Rose Davies
- Episode #1.3
(2002)
... Rose Davies
- Episode #1.2
(2002)
... Rose Davies
2001
In a Land of Plenty
(TV Mini Series)
Mary Freeman
Mary Freeman
- Episode #1.3
(2001)
... Mary Freeman
- Episode #1.2
(2001)
... Mary Freeman
- Episode #1.1
(2001)
... Mary Freeman
2000
North Square
(TV Series)
Rose Fitzgerald
Rose Fitzgerald
- Episode #1.10
(2000)
... Rose Fitzgerald
- Episode #1.9
(2000)
... Rose Fitzgerald
- Episode #1.8
(2000)
... Rose Fitzgerald
- Episode #1.7
(2000)
... Rose Fitzgerald
- Episode #1.6
(2000)
... Rose Fitzgerald
2000
Anna Karenina
(TV Mini Series)
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
- Part 4
(2000)
... Anna Karenina
- Part 3
(2000)
... Anna Karenina
- Part 2
(2000)
... Anna Karenina
- Part 1
(2000)
... Anna Karenina
1997
Trial & Retribution
(TV Series)
Anita Harris
Anita Harris
- Trial & Retribution I - Part Two
(1997)
... Anita Harris
- Trial & Retribution I - Part One
(1997)
... Anita Harris
1996
The Fragile Heart
(TV Series)
Nicola Pascoe
Nicola Pascoe
- Episode #1.3
(1996)
... Nicola Pascoe
- Episode #1.2
(1996)
... Nicola Pascoe
- Episode #1.1
(1996)
... Nicola Pascoe
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (24 credits)
Self (24 credits)
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Archive footage (10 credits)
Archive footage (10 credits)
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Other Works:
Her National Theatre credits include: "the bride" in "Blood Wedding", a play by 'Federico Garcia Lorca' (1991-2), "Jacinta" in an international tour of "Fuente Ovejuna" by Félix Lope de Vega (1992), the title character in "Trelawny of the Wells" by Arthur Wing Pinero (1993), "Nina" in Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull" (1994), "Judith" in "The Devil's Disciple" by ... See more »Alternate Names:
Helen McCroy | Helen McRoryHeight:
5' 4" (1.63 m)Spouse:
Damian Lewis (her death) (2 children)Parents:
McCrory, Iain | McCrory (Morgans), Anne
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