Helen Mirren in his youth

One of the most titled British actresses - Helen Mirren - was born on July 26, 1945 and at birth was named Elena Lidia Mironova, since the grandfather and father of the future actress were Russian emigrants. Her mother was an ordinary Englishwoman from a working family. After the death of Grandfather Helen, the father, who wanted to assimilate in the UK, changed his name to Mirren, and the daughter's name to Helen.

Young Helen Mirren

Helen, from her youth, dreamed of becoming an actress and was constantly moving towards the realization of her dream. Her first roles Helen Mirren in her youth performed on the stage of the famous London theater Old Vic, but she was brought to the stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company, where Helen moved to work in the late 60's.

Success on the screen to the actress came after the release of the film "Caligula" in 1979, as well as "Cook, a thief, his wife and her lover" in 1989. Film critics highly appreciated creativity and young Helen and always celebrate her outstanding actor's talent.

Helen Mirren now

During her career Helen Mirren was awarded all the most prestigious world cinematographic awards. She is the recipient of the Oscar for Best Actress in the 2007 film Queen, where the actress brilliantly embodied the image of Queen Elizabeth II on the screens. Tried and very successfully her powers Helen Mirren and as a filmmaker and producer, and now continues acting career in the theater and on the set of motion pictures.

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In 1997 Helen Mirren became the wife of English director Taylor Hackford. Their marriage continues to exist to this day. Helen has no children.