---
name: "Helen McCrory"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/helen-mccrory"
fi1m_id: "helen-mccrory"
imdb_id: "nm0567031"
tmdb_id: 15737
wikidata_id: "Q231310"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "17 August 1968"
died: "16 April 2021"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 14
average_fi1m_score: 76
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 14
updated: "2026-10-21T04:04:34.345329+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Helen McCrory

## Identity

Helen McCrory

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/helen-mccrory
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** helen-mccrory
- **IMDb ID:** nm0567031
- **TMDB ID:** 15737
- **Wikidata ID:** Q231310
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_McCrory, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q231310, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0567031/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/15737

Actor. Born 17 August 1968 in London, England, UK. Died 16 April 2021.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 17 August 1968, London, England, UK
- **Died:** 16 April 2021
- **Active:** 1994–2017
- **Also known as:** Хелен Маккрори, 헬렌 맥크로리, هلن مک‌کروری
- **Frequently works with:** [John Logan](https://film.one/person/john-logan.md), [Michael Sheen](https://film.one/person/michael-sheen.md), [Peter Morgan](https://film.one/person/peter-morgan.md), [Tom Harper](https://film.one/person/tom-harper.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 76, as actor, over 14 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 79 (1), 2000s 78 (4), 2010s 74 (9)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 75 to 72 across 13 titles
- **Score spread:** 5 at 80+, 8 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 9 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 9, Adventure 6, Fantasy 4, History 3, Animation 2, Comedy 2
- **Screen time:** 20 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $4,960m across 9 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_McCrory, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q231310, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0567031/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/15737

## Streaming the US now

- **Netflix:** [*Peaky Blinders*](https://film.one/tv/peaky-blinders.md) (77), [*Loving Vincent*](https://film.one/film/loving-vincent.md) (65)
- **Disney+:** [*Fantastic Mr. Fox*](https://film.one/film/fantastic-mr-fox.md) (84)
- **Apple TV:** [*Charles II: The Power and The Passion*](https://film.one/tv/charles-ii-the-power-and-the-passion.md) (77)
- **Hulu:** [*Penny Dreadful*](https://film.one/tv/penny-dreadful.md) (76)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Hugo*](https://film.one/film/hugo.md) (76)
- **HBO Max:** [*The Special Relationship*](https://film.one/film/the-special-relationship.md) (58)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Helen McCrory (17 August 1968 – 16 April 2021) was an English actress. She trained at the Drama Centre London and made her professional stage debut in 1990. Her theatre work included roles such as Lady Macbeth at Shakespeare's Globe and Rosalind in As You Like It in the West End.

She appeared in films including The Queen (2006) as Cherie Blair, the final three Harry Potter films (2009–2011) as Narcissa Malfoy, Hugo (2011) as Mama Jeanne, and Skyfall (2012) as Clair Dowar MP. On television she played Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders (2013–2019) and Julie Ranmore in Leaving (2012). She was married to actor Damian Lewis.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, theguardian.com.*

## On Fi1m (14)

- *Loving Vincent* (2017), Fi1m 65, as Louise Chevalier — [page](https://film.one/film/loving-vincent.md)
- *Inside No. 9* (2014), Fi1m 84, as Tabitha — [page](https://film.one/tv/inside-no-9.md)
- *Penny Dreadful* (2014), Fi1m 76, as Madame Kali — [page](https://film.one/tv/penny-dreadful.md)
- *Peaky Blinders* (2013), Fi1m 77, as Polly Gray — [page](https://film.one/tv/peaky-blinders.md)
- *Skyfall* (2012), Fi1m 81, as Clair Dowar MP — [page](https://film.one/film/skyfall.md)
- *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2* (2011), Fi1m 83, as Narcissa Malfoy — [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2.md)
- *Hugo* (2011), Fi1m 76, as Mama Jeanne — [page](https://film.one/film/hugo.md)
- *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1* (2010), Fi1m 67, as Narcissa Malfoy — [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-1.md)
- *The Special Relationship* (2010), Fi1m 58, as Cherie Blair — [page](https://film.one/film/the-special-relationship.md)
- *Fantastic Mr. Fox* (2009), Fi1m 84, as Mrs. Bean (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/fantastic-mr-fox.md)
- *Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince* (2009), Fi1m 66, as Narcissa Malfoy — [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince.md)
- *The Queen* (2006), Fi1m 84, as Cherie Blair — [page](https://film.one/film/the-queen.md)
- *Charles II: The Power and The Passion* (2003), Fi1m 77, as Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine — [page](https://film.one/tv/charles-ii-the-power-and-the-passion.md)
- *Interview with the Vampire* (1994), Fi1m 79, as 2nd Whore — [page](https://film.one/film/interview-with-the-vampire.md)

## Complete filmography (74)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Peaky Blinders: Rambert’s The Redemption of Thomas Shelby* (2024), as Polly Gray (voice)
- *Charlotte* (2022), as Paula Lindberg-Salomon (voice)
- *Roadkill* (2020), series, as Dawn Ellison
- *Quiz* (2020), series, as Sonia Woodley QC
- *His Dark Materials* (2019), series, as Stelmaria (voice) · In Memory Of
- *The King Who Fooled Hitler* (2019), as Narrator (voice)
- *MotherFatherSon* (2019), series, as Kathryn Villiers
- *Loving Vincent* (2017), as Louise Chevalier — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/film/loving-vincent.md)
- *Fearless* (2017), series, as Emma Banville
- *Their Finest* (2017), as Sophie Smith
- *National Theatre Live: The Deep Blue Sea* (2016), as Hester Collyer
- *Bill* (2015), as Queen Elizabeth I
- *A Little Chaos* (2015), as Madame Le Notre
- *The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death* (2014), as Jean Hogg
- *National Theatre Live: Medea* (2014), as Medea
- *Penny Dreadful* (2014), series, as Madame Kali — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/penny-dreadful.md)
- *Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This* (2014), as Mary Kay
- *The Harrowing* (2014), as Tabitha
- *Inside No. 9* (2014), series, as Tabitha — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/inside-no-9.md)
- *Peaky Blinders* (2013), series, as Polly Gray — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/peaky-blinders.md)
- *Flying Blind* (2013), as Frankie
- *Skyfall* (2012), as Clair Dowar MP — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/skyfall.md)
- *National Theatre Live: The Last of the Haussmans* (2012), as Libby
- *Leaving* (2012), series, as Julie Ranmore
- *Roundhead or Cavalier: Which One Are You?* (2012), as Narrator
- *We'll Take Manhattan* (2012), as Lady Clare Rendlesham
- *Hugo* (2011), as Mama Jeanne — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/hugo.md)
- *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2* (2011), as Narcissa Malfoy — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2.md)
- *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1* (2010), as Narcissa Malfoy — Fi1m 67, [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-1.md)
- *4.3.2.1* (2010), as Mrs. Jones
- *The Special Relationship* (2010), as Cherie Blair — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/the-special-relationship.md)
- *Fantastic Mr. Fox* (2009), as Mrs. Bean (voice) — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/fantastic-mr-fox.md)
- *Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince* (2009), as Narcissa Malfoy — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince.md)
- *Flashbacks of a Fool* (2008), as Peggy Tickell
- *Frankenstein* (2007), as Victoria
- *Life* (2007), series, as Amanda Puryer
- *Becoming Jane* (2007), as Mrs. Radcliffe
- *The Queen* (2006), as Cherie Blair — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/the-queen.md)
- *Casanova* (2005), as Casanova's Mother
- *Doctor Who* (2005), series, as Rosanna — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/doctor-who-2005.md)
- *Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking* (2004), as Mrs. Vandeleur
- *Does God Play Football?* (2004), as Sarah Ward
- *Enduring Love* (2004), as Mrs. Logan
- *Charles II: The Power and The Passion* (2003), series, as Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/charles-ii-the-power-and-the-passion.md)
- *Carla* (2003), as Carla
- *Lucky Jim* (2003), as Margaret Peel
- *Dead Gorgeous* (2002), as Antonia
- *Dickens* (2002), series, as Kate Dickens
- *The Jury* (2002), series, as Rose Davies
- *The Count of Monte Cristo* (2002), as Valentina Villefort
- *Charlotte Gray* (2001), as Francoise
- *Messiah* (2001), series, as Dr. Rachel Price
- *North Square* (2000), series, Actor
- *Hotel Splendide* (2000), as Lorna Bull
- *Anna Karenina* (2000), series, as Anna Karenina
- *Split Second* (1999), as Angie Anderson
- *Dad Savage* (1998), as Chris
- *Spoonface Steinberg* (1998), as Mother
- *Stand and Deliver* (1998), as Christina
- *The James Gang* (1997), as Bernadette James
- *Trial & Retribution* (1997), series, as Anita Harris
- *The Fragile Heart* (1996), series, as Nicola Pascoe
- *Witness Against Hitler* (1996), as Freya von Moltke
- *Streetlife* (1995), as Jo
- *Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town* (1995), as Claire
- *Uncovered* (1995), as Lola
- *Interview with the Vampire* (1994), as 2nd Whore — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/interview-with-the-vampire.md)
- *The Entertainer* (1993), as Jean Rice
- *Rik Mayall Presents* (1993), series, as Claire
- *Full Stretch* (1993), series, Actor
- *Performance* (1991), series, as Jean Rice
- *Screen Two* (1985), series, as Jo
- *Horizon* (1964), series, as Narrator
- *Peaky Blinders: A Peek Behind the Curtain*, as Polly Gray / Herself

## Gallery

- ![Helen McCrory](https://film.one/media/person/249/gallery-3da136fe5713.jpg) Helen McCrory — INCA Productions, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/Helen_McCrory_2017_%28Extract%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Helen McCrory (2013)](https://film.one/media/person/249/gallery-b5ee8fdfeb54.jpg) Helen McCrory (2013) — Sean Reynolds from Liverpool, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e7/Helen_McCrory_%288464888970%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Damian Lewis and Helen McCrory (2013)](https://film.one/media/person/249/gallery-5d98650a5109.jpg) Damian Lewis and Helen McCrory (2013) — Sean Reynolds from Liverpool, United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Damian_Lewis_and_Helen_McCrory_%288464894420%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Helen McCrory and Damian Lewis at the Serpentine Summer Party in June 2017](https://film.one/media/person/249/gallery-bae6e74fc6de.jpg) Helen McCrory and Damian Lewis at the Serpentine Summer Party in June 2017 — INCA Productions, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/Helen_McCrory_and_Damian_Lewis_2017.jpg/1280px-Helen_McCrory_and_Damian_Lewis_2017.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Helen McCrory](https://film.one/media/person/249/gallery-0237d8b6022b.jpg) Helen McCrory — Image via TMDB
- ![Helen McCrory](https://film.one/media/person/249/gallery-8cc910fdfed1.jpg) Helen McCrory — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Other awards — 1 won

- Officer of the Order of the British Empire 2017: Officer of the Order of the British Empire (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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