Actor

Helen McCrory: Movies & Box Office

films: 34
on screen: 1994–2022
box office: $1.21B
average score: 65

Born: August 17, 1968
Birthplace: Paddington, London, England
Full name: Helen Elizabeth McCrory
Citizenship: British
Occupations: Actress
Years active: 1990–2021
Spouses: Damian Lewis
Children: 2

Biggest hits

The Best Helen McCrory Movies

The films of Helen McCrory that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Skyfall (2012) leads with $1.11B. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Helen McCrory's Career in Numbers

Helen McCrory's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Helen McCrory works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Uncovered (1994) to Charlotte (2022), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Helen McCrory Movies by Decade

1990s 4
2000s 9
2010s 15
2020s 3

The 2010s were Helen McCrory's busiest decade, with 15 films.

Helen McCrory Movies by Genre

Drama 13
Crime 4
Comedy 4
History 2
Thriller 2
Animation 1
Biography 1
Fantasy 1
Action 1
Sci-Fi 1

Drama is the genre Helen McCrory has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of crime (4).

Helen McCrory Career Milestones

First film: Uncovered 1994
Biggest box office hit: Skyfall $1.11B worldwide
Best-rated film: Loving Vincent Movie Echo Score 67
Newest film: Charlotte 2022

34 credits

Helen McCrory Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Helen McCrory is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 65. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Helen McCrory Movies as an Actor

Helen McCrory in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Helen McCrory?

Helen McCrory was born in Paddington, London, England in 1968. Credited on films since 1994, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Helen Elizabeth McCrory OBE (17 August 1968 – 16 April 2021) was a celebrated English actress. Her acting journey began at the Drama Centre London, post which she made her professional stage debut in The Importance of Being Earnest in 1990. McCrory adorned the theatre and played acclaimed roles including Lady Macbeth in Macbeth, Olivia in Twelfth Night, and Rosalind in As You Like It. Known for her versatility, she became a popular figure in the film industry with roles such as Françoise in Charlotte Gray (2001), Narcissa Malfoy in the final three Harry Potter films (2009, 2010, 2011), and Clair Dowar in the James Bond film Skyfall (2012). She also had an impactful presence on TV, remembered for her roles as Polly Gray in the BBC series Peaky Blinders, Madame Kali in the Showtime series Penny Dreadful and Kathryn Villiers in the BBC mini-series MotherFatherSon. Her performance on stage took a compelling turn when she played Rebecca West in Ibsen's Rosmersholm, for which she garnered appreciation. Apart from her theatre, film and television work, McCrory was set to star in the final series of Peaky Blinders in 2020. However, production was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and she was unable to return due to breast cancer. She was also known for her philanthropy work, extending her support to London children's charity Scene & Heard, the charity Sir Hubert von Herkomer (HVH) Arts Foundation, and the charity The Prince's Trust.

Works with

Who Helen McCrory Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Helen McCrory shares the most films with. Ralph Fiennes comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Frances Barber (3).

FAQ

Helen McCrory: Questions & Answers

How many movies Helen McCrory has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Helen McCrory been in?

Helen McCrory is credited on 34 films, from 1994 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Helen McCrory's highest-grossing movie?

Skyfall (2012) is Helen McCrory's biggest box office hit, with $1.11B worldwide, ahead of The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death (2015) ($48.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Helen McCrory's movies have made $1.21B.

Helen McCrory's biggest hits

What is the best Helen McCrory movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Helen McCrory's best-rated film is Loving Vincent (2017) with a score of 67, followed by Charlotte (2022) (62).

Best Helen McCrory movies, ranked

What is Helen McCrory's newest movie?

The most recent film on Helen McCrory's filmography is Charlotte (2022), in the role of Paula Lindberg-Salomon.

Who does Helen McCrory work with most often?

Helen McCrory shares the most films with Ralph Fiennes (3 films), Frances Barber (3 films) and Daniel Craig (3 films).

The Best Helen McCrory Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 34 credits.

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