Helen Mirren's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Helen Mirren. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Dame Helen Mirren is a highly acclaimed English actor recognized for her extensive and decorated career across screen and stage. She has won an Academy Award, five Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, four BAFTA Awards, and a Laurence Olivier Award. Mirren holds the distinction of achieving both the US and UK Triple Crowns of Acting and has received the BAFTA Fellowship, Honorary Golden Bear, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. In recognition of her contributions, she was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2003.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1994: Academy Award nomination for The Madness of King George

In 1994, Helen Mirren received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in The Madness of King George.

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1995: Tony-nominated for A Month in the Country

In 1995, Helen Mirren was Tony-nominated for A Month in the Country.

1999: Emmy Award for The Passion of Ayn Rand

In 1999, Helen Mirren earned an Emmy Award for portraying Ayn Rand in the Showtime television film The Passion of Ayn Rand.

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1999: Portrayed Ayn Rand in The Passion of Ayn Rand

In 1999, Helen Mirren portrayed Ayn Rand in the television film "The Passion of Ayn Rand", winning an Emmy for her performance.

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2001: Academy Award nomination for Gosford Park

In 2001, Helen Mirren received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in Gosford Park.

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2001: Starred in Gosford Park

In 2001, Helen Mirren starred in "Gosford Park", receiving awards and nominations for her role as Mrs. Wilson.

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2002: Tony-nominated for The Dance of Death

In 2002, Helen Mirren was Tony-nominated for The Dance of Death.

2003: Appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire

In 2003, Helen Mirren was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for services to drama.

2004: Named Naturist of the Year

In 2004, Helen Mirren was named Naturist of the Year by British Naturism and expressed her love for nude beaches and naturism.

2005: Emmy Award for Elizabeth I

In 2005, Helen Mirren earned an Emmy Award for portraying Queen Elizabeth I in the HBO miniseries Elizabeth I.

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2005: Portrayed Elizabeth I in Elizabeth I

In 2005, Helen Mirren portrayed Elizabeth I in the television series "Elizabeth I", earning an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

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2006: Portrayed Elizabeth II in The Queen

In 2006, Helen Mirren portrayed Elizabeth II in "The Queen", winning an Academy Award for Best Actress, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe.

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September 2007: Won an Emmy for Prime Suspect: The Final Act

On September 16, 2007, Helen Mirren won an Emmy Award for her role in "Prime Suspect: The Final Act" on PBS.

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January 2009: Named one of The Times' top 10 British actresses of all time

In January 2009, Helen Mirren was named on The Times' list of the top 10 British actresses of all time.

2009: Academy Award nomination for The Last Station

In 2009, Helen Mirren was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in The Last Station.

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2011: Named Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire and Photo Shoot

In 2010, she was named Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire, and in a 2011 photo shoot for the magazine, she stripped down and covered up with the Union Jack.

2013: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2013, Helen Mirren received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2013: Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress

In 2013, Helen Mirren received the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for playing Elizabeth II in The Audience.

June 2015: Won Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for The Audience

In June 2015, Helen Mirren won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her performance in "The Audience", achieving the US "Triple Crown of Acting".