Eileen Atkins: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 39
- on screen
- 1968–2024
- box office
- $175M
- average score
- 76
- Born
- June 15, 1934 (age 92)
- Birthplace
- Clapton, London, England
- Full name
- Eileen June Atkins
- Citizenship
- British
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1953-present
- Spouses
- Julian Glover, Bill Shepherd
The Best Eileen Atkins Movies
The films of Eileen Atkins that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Wolf (1994) leads with $131M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $131M Wolf 1994 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $27.2M Wicked Little Letters 2024 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $5.68M Cold Comfort Farm 1996 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $5.31M The Dresser 1983 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $1.51M The Scapegoat 2012 · Mystery -
Worldwide box office: $623K The Queen of Sheba’s Pearls 2004 · Drama
Eileen Atkins's Career in Numbers
Eileen Atkins's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Eileen Atkins works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Inadmissible Evidence (1968) to Wicked Little Letters (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Eileen Atkins Movies by Decade
- 1960s 1
- 1970s 5
- 1980s 6
- 1990s 7
- 2000s 12
- 2010s 3
- 2020s 1
The 2000s were Eileen Atkins's busiest decade, with 12 films.
Eileen Atkins Movies by Genre
- Drama 18
- Comedy 5
- Tv movie 4
- Horror 2
- Mystery 1
- Family 1
- Romance 1
- Thriller 1
Drama is the genre Eileen Atkins has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of comedy (5).
Eileen Atkins Career Milestones
- First film
- Inadmissible Evidence 1968
- Biggest box office hit
- Wolf $131M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Wicked Little Letters Movie Echo Score 72
- Newest film
- Wicked Little Letters 2024
Eileen Atkins Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Eileen Atkins is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 76. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Eileen Atkins Movies as an Actor
35- 2024 Wicked Little Letters as Mabel · Comedy Worldwide box office: $27.2M Movie Echo Score: 72
- 2017
Carnage: Swallowing the Past as Dorothy · Comedy - 2012 The Scapegoat as Lady Spence · Mystery Worldwide box office: $1.51M
- 2010
Psychoville Halloween Special as Nurse Edwina Kenchington · Horror - 2007
Ballet Shoes as Madame Fidolia · Family - 2007
Cranford as Miss Deborah Jenkyns · Drama - 2006
Scenes of a Sexual Nature as Iris · Comedy Worldwide box office: $430K - 2006
The Feast of the Goat as Aunt Adelina · Drama Worldwide box office: $200K - 2004 The Queen of Sheba’s Pearls Drama Worldwide box office: $623K
- 2003
A Long Weekend in Pest and Buda as Amanda · Drama Worldwide box office: $11.5K - 2002
Bertie and Elizabeth as Queen Mary · Romance - 2001
Wit as Evelyn 'E.M' Ashford · Drama - 2000
The Sleeper as Violet Moon · Drama - 2000
Madame Bovary as Marie Louise · Drama - 2000
David Copperfield as Jane Murdstone · Tv movie - 2000
Madame Bovary as Marie Louise - 1999
Women Talking Dirty as Emily Boyle · Comedy - 1996 Cold Comfort Farm Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.68M
- 1995
Jack & Sarah as Phil · Drama Worldwide box office: $219K - 1994 Wolf as Mary · Drama Worldwide box office: $131M
- 1992
The Lost Language of Cranes as Rose Benjamin · Drama - 1991
Let Him Have It as Lilian Bentley · Drama Worldwide box office: $88.7K - 1991
A Room of One’s Own as Virginia Woolf - 1988
Mountain Language as Elderly woman · Drama - 1987
Roman Holiday as Countess · Drama - 1987
A Hazard of Hearts as Lady Harriet's Maid · Drama - 1985
Titus Andronicus as Queen Tamora · Tv movie - 1983 The Dresser as Madge · Drama Worldwide box office: $5.31M
- 1982
Oliver Twist as Mrs. Mann · Drama - 1978
She Fell Among Thieves as Vanity Fair · Tv movie - 1977
Equus as Hesther Saloman · Thriller - 1975
I Don’t Want to Be Born as Sister Albana · Horror - 1972
The Duchess of Malfi as Duchess · Tv movie - 1970
The Three Sisters as Olga · Drama - 1968
Inadmissible Evidence as Shirley · Drama
Eileen Atkins in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Eileen Atkins?
Eileen Atkins was born in Clapton, London, England in 1934 and is 92 years old. Credited on films since 1968, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Dame Eileen June Atkins, DBE, born on 15 June 1934, is an esteemed English actress renowned for her work in theatre, film, and television since 1953. In 2008, she was honored with the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress and the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role in Cranford. Atkins is a triple-win Olivier Award winner for Best Supporting Performance in 1988, Best Actress for The Unexpected Man in 1999, and for Honour in 2004. She was designated Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1990 and later advanced to Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2001. Atkins made her Broadway debut in the 1966 production of The Killing of Sister George, which brought her a Tony Award nomination. She has also co-created popular television dramas such as Upstairs, Downstairs (1971–1975) and The House of Elliot (1991–1994). She wrote the screenplay for the 1997 film Mrs Dalloway and appeared in renowned films like Gosford Park (2001), Cold Mountain (2003), and Robin Hood (2010). Her personal life has seen ups and downs, from a nearly bankrupting investment in Mrs Dalloway to a successful battle against breast cancer.
Who Eileen Atkins Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Eileen Atkins shares the most films with. Alan Bates comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Judi Dench (4).
Eileen Atkins: Questions & Answers
How many movies Eileen Atkins has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Eileen Atkins been in?
Eileen Atkins is credited on 39 films, from 1968 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Eileen Atkins's highest-grossing movie?
Wolf (1994) is Eileen Atkins's biggest box office hit, with $131M worldwide, ahead of Wicked Little Letters (2024) ($27.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Eileen Atkins's movies have made $175M.
Eileen Atkins's biggest hits What is the best Eileen Atkins movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Eileen Atkins's best-rated film is Nothing Like a Dame (2018) with a score of 80, followed by Tea with the Dames (2018) (75).
Best Eileen Atkins movies, ranked How old is Eileen Atkins?
Eileen Atkins is 92 years old, born on June 15, 1934 in Clapton, London, England.
What is Eileen Atkins's newest movie?
The most recent film on Eileen Atkins's filmography is Wicked Little Letters (2024), in the role of Mabel.
Who does Eileen Atkins work with most often?
Eileen Atkins shares the most films with Alan Bates (4 films), Judi Dench (4 films) and Hugh Bonneville (3 films).
The Best Eileen Atkins Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 39 credits.
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