Miranda Richardson
Known for
An English actress of extraordinary transformation, Miranda Richardson debuted in film playing the murderess Ruth Ellis in 'Dance with a Stranger'. Her prestige was built on two Oscar nominations, for Louis Malle's drama 'Damage' and for 'Tom & Viv', and a BAFTA for the former. She alternated film with television comedy, where she left an indelible comic mark as Queen Elizabeth in 'Blackadder', and won two Golden Globes for 'Enchanted April' and the telefilm 'Fatherland'. Her versatility, able to move from the darkest drama to unbridled caricature, has placed her among the most admired performers of her generation.
Miranda Richardson
66 Movies
32 Series
An English actress of extraordinary transformation, Miranda Richardson debuted in film playing the murderess Ruth Ellis in 'Dance with a Stranger'. Her prestige was built on two Oscar nominations, for Louis Malle's drama 'Damage' and for 'Tom & Viv', and a BAFTA for the former. She alternated film with television comedy, where she left an indelible comic mark as Queen Elizabeth in 'Blackadder', and won two Golden Globes for 'Enchanted April' and the telefilm 'Fatherland'. Her versatility, able to move from the darkest drama to unbridled caricature, has placed her among the most admired performers of her generation.
Movies
Plays Rita Skeeter
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2005
Plays Rita Skeeter
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
2010
Plays Ingrid Fleming
Damage
1992
Plays Lady Mary Van Tassel / Crone Witch
Sleepy Hollow
1999
Plays Mrs. Tweedy (voice)
Chicken Run
2000
Plays Madame Giry
The Phantom of the Opera
2004
Plays Mrs Tweedy (voice)
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
2023
Plays Mrs. Victor
Empire of the Sun
1987
Plays Vanessa Bell
The Hours
2002
Plays Aunt Clarice (voice)
The House
2022
Plays Annette Claus
Fred Claus
2007
Plays Gloria Carter
Get Carter
2000
Plays Berliner at Window
Muppets Most Wanted
2014
Plays Lady Ashford
Belle
2013
Plays La femme au trench rouge (Bastille)
Paris Je T'aime
2006
Plays Queen Rosalind
The Prince & Me
2004
Plays Jude
The Crying Game
1992
Plays Yvonne / Mrs. Cleg
Spider
2002
Plays Nana Mae Frost
Southland Tales
2007
Plays Queen of Hearts
Alice in Wonderland
1999
Plays Ioana Celibidache
The Yellow Tie
2025
Plays Patty Bauman
Stronger
2017
Plays Duchess of Kent
The Young Victoria
2009
Plays Madam LaVaughn (voice)
The Magician's Elephant
2023
Plays Miss Lorimer
Testament of Youth
2015
Plays Barbara Castle
Made in Dagenham
2010
Plays Clementine Churchill
Churchill
2017
Plays Veronica Scott
Provoked
2007
Plays Patsy Carpenter
The Evening Star
1996
Plays Toosie
The Apostle
1997
Plays Kat
Rams
2020
Plays Anna Leonowens (voice)
The King and I
1999
Plays Nancy 'Nan' Harvey
iBoy
2017
Plays Mary Magdalene (voice)
The Miracle Maker
2000
Plays DHSS Blonde
Eat the Rich
1987
Plays Lauren Compton
Wah-Wah
2005
Plays Rose Arbuthnot
Enchanted April
1991
Plays Eva Braun
Churchill: The Hollywood Years
2004
Plays Mrs. Magnani
The Actors
2003
Plays Oriel
Underworld
1985
Plays Carolyn Stilton
Kansas City
1996
Plays Ruth Ellis
Dance with a Stranger
1985
Plays Marilyn
Twisted Obsession
1989
Plays Mabs Tucker
Puffball
2007
Plays Sandra
Mr. Wakefield's Crusade
1992
Plays Susan Gilchrist
St. Ives
1998
Plays Clara
Century
1993
Plays Vivienne Haigh-Wood
Tom & Viv
1994
Plays Dean Catherine Kenney
Spinning Into Butter
2009
Plays Sylvia Lake
The Rage in Placid Lake
2003
TV Shows
Plays Corky (British dub voice)
The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill
2005
Plays Katherine Rhumor
Rubicon
2010
Plays Mother Cecilia
World Without End
2012
Plays Lou
Curfew
2019
Plays Shax
Good Omens
2019
Plays Sidonie Reiger
Die Kinder
1990
Plays Queen Elizabeth I
Blackadder
1983
Plays Sue
Girlfriends
2018
Plays Rose
The Last Anniversary
2025
Plays Mrs. Wannop
Parade's End
2012
Plays Rosalind
Fate: The Winx Saga
2021
Plays Pamela Flitton
A Dance to the Music of Time
1997
Plays Paula McGill Amory
A Woman of Substance
1985
Plays Emily Brent
And Then There Were None
2015
Plays Elizabeth Mapp
Mapp and Lucia
2014
Plays Queen of Weevils (voice)
Danger Mouse
2015
Plays Queen Mary
The Lost Prince
2003
Plays Lady of the Lake
Merlin's Apprentice
2006
Plays Lady of the Lake / Mab
Merlin
1998
Plays Dr Sarah Blakeney
The Scold's Bridle
1998
Plays Witch
The Storyteller
1988
Plays Jo
Dead Boss
2012
Plays Marquise d'Urfé
Casanova
2015
Plays Jane
Modern Love
2019
Plays Anna
Performance
1991
Plays Bride's Mother
The Comic Strip Presents...
1982
Plays Bettina
Absolutely Fabulous
1992
Plays Enid Blyton
Psychobitches
2013
Plays Anne Forrest
Unnatural Causes
1986
Plays Valerie Paris
ScreenPlay
1986
Latest Trailers
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The Yellow Tie
Full Filmography
The Yellow Tie
Ioana Celibidache
2025
Film
The Last Anniversary
Rose · 6 episodes
2025–
TV
Good Omens
Shax · 6 episodes
2023
TV
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
Mrs Tweedy (voice)
2023
Film
The Magician's Elephant
Madam LaVaughn (voice)
2023
Film
The House
Aunt Clarice (voice)
2022
Film
Fate: The Winx Saga
Rosalind · 5 episodes
2021–
TV
Rams
Kat
2020
Film
Modern Love
Jane · 1 episode
2019–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Miranda Richardson and where are they from?
Miranda Richardson is 68 years old, born on March 3, 1958 in Southport, Lancashire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Miranda Richardson?
Miranda Richardson is best known for roles in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Sleepy Hollow.
How many movies has Miranda Richardson been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Miranda Richardson has appeared in 66 movies and 32 TV shows.
What was Miranda Richardson's first movie?
The career of Miranda Richardson began with Dance with a Stranger (1985).
What is Miranda Richardson's most recent movie or series?
Miranda Richardson's most recent release is The Yellow Tie, which premiered on November 14, 2025.
What TV shows has Miranda Richardson appeared in?
On television, Miranda Richardson has appeared in Good Omens, Fate: The Winx Saga, And Then There Were None, Blackadder.
Miranda Richardson
1958-03-03 · Southport, Lancashire, England, UK
Miranda Jane Richardson (born 3 March 1958) is an English actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theatre. She made her film debut as Ruth Ellis in Dance with a Stranger (1985) and went on to earn Academy Award nominations for her roles in Damage (1992) and Tom & Viv (1994). A decorated performer, Richardson has received seven BAFTA Award nominations, winning Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Damage, and has earned seven Golden Globe Award nominations, with wins for Enchanted April (1992) and the television film Fatherland (1994). Her extensive career includes notable television work in series such as Blackadder, The Lost Prince, and Rubicon, as well as a prolific stage career that earned her an Olivier Award nomination for A Lie of the Mind (1987). In 1996, one critic notably hailed her as "the greatest actress of our time in any medium" following her performance in Orlando at the Edinburgh Festival.