Helen Mirren Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 4 in |
Weight | 56 kg |
Date of Birth | July 26, 1945 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Spouse | Taylor Hackford |
Helen Mirren is a notable and talented English actress. She has received many awards including The Oscar, British Academy Film Award (BAFTA), Screen Actors Guild Award, Golden Globe Award, and Critics’ Choice Movie Award, in a career that spans over 50 years in the entertainment business. Some of her notable films include The Queen, Cal, The Madness of King George, Gosford Park, The Last Station, Red, Hitchcock, The Hundred-Foot Journey, Trumbo, and The Leisure Seeker. She is also a recipient of the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Born Name
Helen Lydia Mironoff
Nick Name
Helen Mirren, Popper

Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom
Residence
She has residences in –
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- London, England, United Kingdom
- South of France
Nationality
Education
Helen Mirren studied at Hamlet Court Primary School in Westcliff-on-Sea and St Bernard’s High School for Girls in Southend-on-Sea. Later, she attended the New College of Speech and Drama in London, England.
Occupation
Actress, Voice Actress, Producer
Family
- Father – Vasily Petrovich Mironoff (1913–1980)
- Mother – Kathleen Alexandrina Eva Matilda (1909–1996)
- Siblings – Katherine Mironoff (Older Sister) (Born 1942), Peter Basil Mironoff (Younger Brother) (1948–2002)
- Others – Piotr Vasilievich Mironoff (Paternal Grandfather), Maria Sinchugova /Sinchougova (Paternal Grandmother), Arthur Rogers (Maternal Grandfather), Elizabeth Sarah Jones (Maternal Grandmother), Rio Hackford (Step-Son) (Died in 2022), Alex Hackford (Step-Son), Tania Mallet (Cousin)
Manager
Helen Mirren is managed by –
- Fred Specktor, Agent, CAA (U.S.), Los Angeles, California, United States
- Katie Feldman, Public Relations, Stan Rosenfield & Associates LTD., Los Angeles, California, United States
- The Artists Partnership, Talent Agency, London, United Kingdom
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm
Weight
56 kg or 123.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Helen Mirren has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
White
She is of Russian descent on her father’s side and has English roots on her mother’s side.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Neck length hairstyle
- Jovial smile
Brand Endorsements
Helen Mirren has done endorsement work for brands like –
- L’Oreal
- Marks & Spencer
- Virgin Airlines
- Wii Fit Plus

Religion
She is an atheist.
Best Known For
- Her role as the Queen in the fictional drama The Queen (2006), a story about the unexpected events that unfolded after the death of Princess Diana as the public awaits compassion from their Queen. This role got her winning around 29 different prestigious awards including The Oscar, British Academy Film Award (BAFTA), Screen Actors Guild Award, Golden Globe Award, and Critics’ Choice Movie Award.
- Her other versatile roles in movies including Cal (1984), The Madness of King George (1994), The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999), Gosford Park (2001), The Last Station (2009), Red (2010), Hitchcock (2012), The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014), Woman in Gold (2015), Trumbo (2015), and The Leisure Seeker (2017)
First Film
In 1966, she made her feature film debut as Penelope Squires in the film, Press for Time. However, she was uncredited for her role.
In 1967, she made her credited feature film debut as Advert Woman in the drama film, Herostratus.
In 1995, Helen made her theatrical film debut as a voice actress by voicing the character of Snow Queen in the animated film, The Snow Queen.
First TV Show
In 1970, she made her first TV show appearance in the talk show, The Brian Connell Interview.
In 1996, she made her TV show debut as a voice actress in the family series, Reading Rainbow.
Personal Trainer
Helen Mirren has been following the simple 12 minutes workout routine designed by the Royal Canadian Air Force for many years. It includes 10 basic exercises that can be done at home without any equipment. The workout was created by Bill Orban in the 1950s and is better known as the XBX workout. It includes exercises like knee raises, sit-ups, leg raises, push-ups, side bends, chest raises, running, and hopping on the spot.
As for her diet, she maintains a balanced eating habit and does not over eat or drink.
Helen Mirren Favorite Things
- Smell – Newly mown grass
- American City – New Orleans
- Curse Word – Bugger
- Eatery In The World – Stage Restaurant in Manhattan’s East Village
- Movie – French movie called L’Atalante
Source – The Guardian, IMDb, BuzzFeed

Helen Mirren Facts
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