Helen McCrory
Known for
A superb British actress of stage and screen, the London-born Helen McCrory brought intelligence and steel to every role. She played the witch Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, Clair Dowar in 'Skyfall' (2012) and voiced roles in 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' (2009), while appearing in 'Hugo' (2011) and 'Loving Vincent' (2017). Television audiences cherished her as the formidable Aunt Polly in 'Peaky Blinders'. A commanding classical actress with a smoky voice and magnetic authority, she died in 2021 at just fifty-two. She is remembered as one of the finest English actresses of her generation.
Helen McCrory
35 Movies
21 Series
A superb British actress of stage and screen, the London-born Helen McCrory brought intelligence and steel to every role. She played the witch Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, Clair Dowar in 'Skyfall' (2012) and voiced roles in 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' (2009), while appearing in 'Hugo' (2011) and 'Loving Vincent' (2017). Television audiences cherished her as the formidable Aunt Polly in 'Peaky Blinders'. A commanding classical actress with a smoky voice and magnetic authority, she died in 2021 at just fifty-two. She is remembered as one of the finest English actresses of her generation.
Movies
Plays Narcissa Malfoy
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
2010
Plays Narcissa Malfoy
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
2011
Plays Narcissa Malfoy
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
2009
Plays Clair Dowar MP
Skyfall
2012
Plays Mrs. Bean (voice)
Fantastic Mr. Fox
2009
Plays Valentina Villefort
The Count of Monte Cristo
2002
Plays 2nd Whore
Interview with the Vampire
1994
Plays Mama Jeanne
Hugo
2011
Plays Louise Chevalier
Loving Vincent
2017
Plays Sophie Smith
Their Finest
2017
Plays Madame Le Notre
A Little Chaos
2015
Plays Mrs. Radcliffe
Becoming Jane
2007
Plays Cherie Blair
The Queen
2006
Plays Mrs. Logan
Enduring Love
2004
Plays Jean Hogg
The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death
2014
Plays Casanova's Mother
Casanova
2005
Plays Tabitha
The Harrowing
2014
Plays Peggy Tickell
Flashbacks of a Fool
2008
Plays Francoise
Charlotte Gray
2001
Plays Mrs. Jones
4.3.2.1
2010
Plays Lola
Uncovered
1995
Plays Paula Lindberg-Salomon (voice)
Charlotte
2022
Plays Mary Kay
Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This
2014
Plays Frankie
Flying Blind
2013
Plays Hester Collyer
National Theatre Live: The Deep Blue Sea
2016
Plays Lorna Bull
Hotel Splendide
2000
Plays Queen Elizabeth I
Bill
2015
Plays Medea
National Theatre Live: Medea
2014
Plays Angie Anderson
Split Second
1999
Plays Chris
Dad Savage
1998
TV Shows
Plays Polly Gray
Peaky Blinders
2013
Plays Madame Kali
Penny Dreadful
2014
Plays Kathryn Villiers
MotherFatherSon
2019
Plays Rose Davies
The Jury
2002
Plays Emma Banville
Fearless
2017
Plays Amanda Puryer
Life
2007
Plays Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
2000
Plays Stelmaria (voice)
His Dark Materials
2019
Plays Dawn Ellison
Roadkill
2020
Plays Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine
Charles II: The Power and The Passion
2003
Plays Dr. Rachel Price
Messiah
2001
Plays Nicola Pascoe
The Fragile Heart
1996
Plays Julie Ranmore
Leaving
2012
Plays Sonia Woodley QC
Quiz
2020
Plays Kate Dickens
Dickens
2002
Plays Anita Harris
Trial & Retribution
1997
Plays Rosanna
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Tabitha
Inside No. 9
2014
Plays Claire
Rik Mayall Presents
1993
Plays Jo
Screen Two
1985
Plays Jean Rice
Performance
1991
Latest Trailers
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Peaky Blinders: Rambert’s The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
Full Filmography
Peaky Blinders: Rambert’s The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
Polly Gray (voice)
2024
Film
Charlotte
Paula Lindberg-Salomon (voice)
2022
Film
His Dark Materials
Stelmaria (voice) · 4 episodes
2019–2020
TV
Roadkill
Dawn Ellison · 4 episodes
2020–
TV
Quiz
Sonia Woodley QC · 3 episodes
2020–
TV
MotherFatherSon
Kathryn Villiers · 8 episodes
2019
TV
Fearless
Emma Banville · 6 episodes
2017
TV
Loving Vincent
Louise Chevalier
2017
Film
Their Finest
Sophie Smith
2017
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Helen McCrory still alive?
Helen McCrory passed away on April 16, 2021 at age 52.
What are the most famous roles of Helen McCrory?
Helen McCrory is best known for roles in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
How many movies has Helen McCrory been in?
Over a 28-year career (since 1993), Helen McCrory has appeared in 35 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Helen McCrory's first movie?
The career of Helen McCrory began with The Entertainer (1993).
What is Helen McCrory's most recent movie or series?
Helen McCrory's most recent release is Peaky Blinders: Rambert’s The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, which premiered on January 1, 2024.
What TV shows has Helen McCrory appeared in?
On television, Helen McCrory has appeared in Peaky Blinders, Doctor Who, His Dark Materials, Penny Dreadful.
Helen McCrory
1968-08-17 · London, England, UK
Helen McCrory (August 17, 1968 – April 16, 2021) was an English actress. She portrayed Cherie Blair in both the 2006 film The Queen and the 2010 film The Special Relationship. She also portrayed Narcissa Malfoy in the final three installments of the Harry Potter movies.Helen McCrory, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.