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Helen Mirren
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July 26, 1945 in London, England, UK
Biography:Perhaps the ultimate thinking man's sex symbol, "Helen Mirren" is also one of the most respected actresses of British stage, screen, and television. With classical training, years of work on the London stage, an acclaimed television series, and dozens of films to her name, Mirren has proven herself an actress of talent, versatility, and unforgettable presence.

Born Ilynea Lydia Mironoff on July 26, 1945, in London, Mirren is a descendant of the White Russian nobility. Her father was a member of an aristocratic Russian military family who came to England during the Russian Revolution, but while Mirren was growing up, he worked in turn as a violinist with the London Philharmonic, a taxi driver, and a driving instructor. His daughter, on the other hand, knew her true calling by the age of six, when she realized she wanted to become an actress, in the "old-fashioned and traditional sense." After trying... Full Biography

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Helen Mirren, left, and Russell Crowe in "State of Play" (Universal Pictures)
Helen Mirren, left, and Russell Crowe in "State of Play" (Universal Pictures)
Helen Mirren in "State of Play" (Universal Pictures)
Helen Mirren, left, Rachel McAdams and Russell Crowe in "State of Play" (Universal Pictures)
Helen Mirren, left, and Kevin MacDonald on the set of "State of Play" (Universal Pictures)
Helen Mirren in "Inkheart" (Warner Bros. Pictures/New Line Cinema)
Helen Mirren, left, and Eliza Hope Bennett in "Inkheart" (Warner Bros. Pictures/New Line Cinema)
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