British actress with the Triple Crown of Acting (Oscar, Emmy, Tony) and a Cannes Best Actress prize, recognized for "The Queen" and Shakespeare on stage.
Background
Born Ilyena Vasilievna Mironov in Hammersmith, London, to a Russian-born father and English mother, Mirren joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1967 and toured internationally with Peter Brook’s experimental company.
Career
Her film career grew across decades, with major leading roles arriving in middle age — “The Madness of King George” (1994), “Gosford Park” (2001), and “The Queen” (2006). She has played Queen Elizabeth II three times across stage, film, and television.
Style
Mirren is recognized for combining stage classicism with bold contemporary choices, and for openly discussing aging and sexuality. She was made a Dame in 2003 and received the BAFTA Fellowship in 2014.
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