– First starring role came in 1965 when she played Cleopatra for the National Youth Theatre.
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– Nominated for Academy Award - best supporting actress for THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE.
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– Nickname: Popper
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– Her father was a Russian aristocrat who was stranded in London after the 1917 Russian Revolution.
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– Has lived with director Taylor Hackford in Los Angeles since 1986.
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– Used to work in Southend on Sea; Essex; UK at an amusement park The Kursaal as a blagger to attract customers on to rides.
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– John Boorman said he cast Helen Mirren opposite Nicol Williamson in EXCALIBUR (1981), against both of their protests, because he felt their dislike of each other made them perfect as rivals Morgana and Merlin.
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– Describes herself as being famous for being cool about not being gorgeous.
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– Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television at Golden Globe Awards for THE ROMAN SPRING OF MRS. STONE (2004)
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– Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy at Golden Globe Awards for CALENDAR GIRLS (2004)
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– Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries at Screen Actors Guild Awards for THE ROMAN SPRING OF MRS. STONE (2004)
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– Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television at Golden Globe Awards for DOOR TO DOOR (2003)
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– Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie at Emmy Awards for THE ROMAN SPRING OF MRS. STONE (2003)
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– Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries at Screen Actors Guild Awards for DOOR TO DOOR (2003)
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– Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie at Emmy Awards for DOOR TO DOOR (2003)
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– Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at Academy Awards for GOSFORD PARK (2002)
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– Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture at Golden Globe Awards for GOSFORD PARK (2002)
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– Nominated for Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role at BAFTA Awards for GOSFORD PARK (2002)
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– Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV at Golden Globe Awards for THE PASSION OF AYN RAND (2000)
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– Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries at Screen Actors Guild Awards for THE PASSION OF AYN RAND (2000)
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– Nominated for Best Actress at BAFTA Awards for PRIME SUSPECT 5: ERRORS OF JUDGMENT (1997)
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– Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special at Emmy Awards for PRIME SUSPECT 5: ERRORS OF JUDGMENT (1997)
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– Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role at BAFTA Awards for THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE (1996)
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– Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special at Emmy Awards for PRIME SUSPECT 4: SCENT OF DARKNESS (1996)
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– Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at Academy Awards for THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE (1995)
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– Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special at Emmy Awards for PRIME SUSPECT 3 (1994)
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