British actress known for period dramas with Merchant Ivory, the wife in Tim Burton's films, and Bellatrix Lestrange in the "Harry Potter" series.
Background
Born in London into an aristocratic family — her great-grandfather was Prime Minister Herbert Asquith — Bonham Carter chose acting over university. She debuted in television’s “A Pattern of Roses” at 17.
Career
James Ivory cast her in “A Room with a View” (1985) and “Howards End” (1992). She partnered with Tim Burton for more than a decade, including “Sweeney Todd” and “Alice in Wonderland”, and played Queen Elizabeth in “The Crown”.
Style
Bonham Carter is recognized for eccentric costume choices, bohemian style, and willingness to play heightened or grotesque characters. She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2012.
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