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Helen McCrory was a stage actor and film actor, born on August 17, 1968 in London, United Kingdom. Helen McCrory died on April 16, 2021 at the age of 52. Recorded honors include Officer of the Order of the British Empire (2017).
My Take
Helen McCrory was the kind of actress other actors spoke about with awe, and I understand why. Stage-trained in London, she could command Shakespeare's most formidable women, then bring that same coiled authority to popular screen work without a hint of condescension. Her gift was making intelligence visible — you always sensed a mind calculating behind those eyes. The OBE in 2017 acknowledged what audiences already knew. Her death in 2021, at just fifty-two, robbed British acting of one of its great voices while still in her prime. Few performers managed regal and dangerous at once; she made it look effortless.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Helen McCrory
- Name (Japanese)
- ヘレン・マックロリー
- Reading
- へれん・まっくろりー
- Born
- August 17, 1968 – April 16, 2021
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2017 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Helen McCrory born?
Born August 17, 1968.
When did Helen McCrory die?
Died April 16, 2021, aged 52.
Where was Helen McCrory from?
Helen McCrory was from London, United Kingdom.
What did Helen McCrory do?
Helen McCrory worked as actor, stage actor, film actor.
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