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 with a career spanning six decades. She has received an Academy Award, four BAFTA Awards, five Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, an Olivier Award, and a Tony Award, demonstrating her versatility and success across film, television, and theatre. Mirren's contributions to the entertainment industry have been recognized with honors such as the BAFTA Fellowship, the Honorary Golden Bear, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. In 2003, she was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

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

1999: The Passion of Ayn Rand

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

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2001: Gosford Park and Last Orders

In 2001, Helen Mirren starred in Gosford Park, receiving awards and nominations for her performance. She also appeared in Last Orders.

2003: Calendar Girls and The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

In 2003, Helen Mirren starred in Calendar Girls, which was well-received. She also starred in The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone.

2003: 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: Naturist of the Year

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

2006: The Queen

In 2006, Helen Mirren portrayed Elizabeth II in The Queen, winning multiple awards including an Academy Award.

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2006: TV's 50 Greatest Stars

In 2006, Helen Mirren was ranked number 29 in ITV's poll of TV's 50 Greatest Stars for her role in ITV's Prime Suspect.

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September 2007: Emmy Award 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: Top 10 British Actresses

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

2011: Sexiest Woman Alive and Photo Shoot

In 2011, Helen Mirren was named Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire and posed for a photo shoot draped in the Union Jack.

2013: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

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

2013: Phil Spector and Monsters University

In 2013, Helen Mirren starred in the biographical television film Phil Spector and voiced Dean Hardscrabble in Pixar's Monsters University. She also reprised her role in Red 2.