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Helena Bonham Carter was born on May 26, 1966 in London, United Kingdom and is credited as a film actor, voice actor and stage actor. Helena Bonham Carter is 60 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes South Hampstead High School and Fine Arts College. Awards on record include Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Britannia Awards, Genie Awards and 3 more. Notable works include The King's Speech, The Wings of the Dove and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
My Take
Helena Bonham Carter fascinates me because she weaponized her own pedigree. She arrived as the porcelain face of British period drama, then spent decades gleefully dismantling that image with witches, queens, and gloriously unhinged eccentrics. The BAFTA she won for The King's Speech proves the classical chops never left; the Tim Burton catalogue proves she never needed them to be interesting. I think her real gift is making strangeness feel aristocratic and aristocracy feel strange — no other actress occupies that territory. In an industry that loves to put women in boxes, she has simply refused, for forty years, to stay in one.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Helena Bonham Carter
- Name (Japanese)
- ヘレナ・ボナム＝カーター
- Reading
- へれな・ぼなむ＝かーたー
- Born
- May 26, 1966 (age 60)
- Origin
- London, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- film actor / voice actor / stage actor / television actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
2. Background
- High school
- South Hampstead High School
- University
- Fine Arts College
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Britannia Awards
- Genie Awards
- Satellite Awards
- Actor Awards
- 2011 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The King's Speech |
| Notable work | The Wings of the Dove |
| Notable work | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory |
| Notable work | Corpse Bride |
| Notable work | Alice in Wonderland |
| Notable work | Dark Shadows |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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 Helena Bonham Carter born?
Born May 26, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Helena Bonham Carter from?
Helena Bonham Carter is from London, United Kingdom.
What does Helena Bonham Carter do?
Helena Bonham Carter works as film actor, voice actor, stage actor, television actor, actor.
What is Helena Bonham Carter known for?
Notable works include The King's Speech, The Wings of the Dove, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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