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Helena Bonham Carter CBE (born 26 May 1966) is an English actress. Known for her roles in blockbusters and independent films, particularly period dramas, she has received various awards and nominations, including a British Academy Film Award and an International Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, four British Academy Television Awards, five Primetime Emmy Awards, and nine Golden Globe Awards.


Bonham Carter rose to prominence by playing Lucy Honeychurch in A Room with a View (1985) and the title character in Lady Jane (1986). Her early period roles saw her typecast as a virginal "English rose", a label with which she was uncomfortable. She is best known for her eccentric fashion and dark aesthetic and for often playing quirky women. For her role as Kate Croy in The Wings of the Dove (1997), Bonham Carter received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, and for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth in The King's Speech (2010), she won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Her other films include Hamlet (1990), Howards End (1992), Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994), Mighty Aphrodite (1995), Fight Club (1999), Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005), the Harry Potter series (2007–2011) as Bellatrix Lestrange, Great Expectations (2012) as Miss Havisham, Les Misérables (2012), Cinderella (2015), Ocean's 8 (2018), and Enola Holmes (2020). Her collaborations with director Tim Burton, her former domestic partner, include Big Fish (2003), Corpse Bride (2005), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) as Mrs. Lovett, Alice in Wonderland (2010) as the Red Queen, and Dark Shadows (2012).
For her role as children's author Enid Blyton in the BBC Four biographical film Enid (2009), she won the 2010 International Emmy Award for Best Actress and was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress. Her other television films include Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald (1993), Live from Baghdad (2002), Toast (2010), and Burton & Taylor (2013). From 2019 to 2020, she portrayed Princess Margaret in seasons three and four of Netflix's The Crown earning two Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

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Video: Mia McKenna-Bruce Is on the Case in First Trailer for AGATHA CHRISTIE’S SEVEN DIALS
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026

Mia McKenna-Bruce isn't wasting any time solving the murder of her beau in the first trailer for Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, which also features Helena Bonham Carter as Lady Caterham and Martin Freeman as Superintendent Battle. Check it out now.
Photos: MISS SAIGON UK and Ireland Tour First Look Images
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

You can now get a first look at the new production of MISS SAIGON, which sees Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical reborn. Miss Saigon is currently playing at Manchester’s Palace Theatre.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR. Comes to the Riverside Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025

Riverside Theatre will present a lively new retelling of the Disney animated classic with Alice in Wonderland JR., performed by talented young actors (ages 11-18) on the Stark Stage in November.
Top 5 musicales más escalofriantes para este Halloween
by MIGUEL DE LA SOTA TOME - Oct 28, 2025

Esta semana llega la semana más terrorífica del año y Halloween llenará nuestras calles y casas de sustos y disfraces, pero ¿y si lo hace también de musicales?
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for MISS SAIGON UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the UK Tour of MISS SAIGON, which sees Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical reborn. See photos here and learn more!
Allie Esiri's 365 Poems For Life Comes to Chelsea Arts Festival.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025

A star-studded line-up of performers will take you on a journey through a year of poetry at Allie Esiri's 365 Poems for Life, a special event for The Royal Court Theatre, as part of the Chelsea Arts Festival.
Full Cast and Additional Venues Set for MISS SAIGON UK and Ireland Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

The full cast has been revealed for a major UK and Ireland tour of MISS SAIGON. See who is starring and learn more about where you can see the tour here!
Interview: Coral Peña of HAMLET at Mark Taper Forum
by Andrew Child - May 28, 2025

Though familiar with Shakespearean roles, the chance to play Ophelia was still a surprise for Peña. “I usually don’t play roles like this— I play clowns.”
Video: Pierce Brosnan, Helena Bonham Carter, & More Star in FOUR LETTERS OF LOVE Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2025

The official trailer has just been released for Four Letters of Love, a new drama starring Pierce Brosnan, Helena Bonham Carter, and Gabriel Byrne. Watch it now!
VIOLA'S ROOM North American Premiere and More Set for Summer at The Shed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025

Summer at The Shed offers a dynamic season showcasing new, groundbreaking artistic experiences across disciplines from leading and emerging talent. Learn more here!
Tim Rice Will Write Songs For Upcoming Animated Film THE LAND OF SOMETIMES
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025

Tim Rice is working on three new songs for an upcoming animated film, titled The Land of Sometimes. The film is set to be released in late 2025. Learn more here!
'BLUEY Book Reads' Returns with Auli'i Cravalho, Helena Bonham Carter, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025

The digital series Bluey Book Reads is back for Series 2, with a lineup that includes Auli’i Cravalho, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Sheen, Rose Byrne, Sophie Okonedo, and more.
Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel Will Lead BORN WITH TEETH at Wyndham's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

Born With Teeth will make its West End premiere, featuring Ncuti Gatwa as Christopher Marlowe and Edward Bluemel as William Shakespeare. Learn more about the show here!
VIOLA'S ROOM North American Premiere to be Presented at The Shed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

The Shed and Punchdrunk will present the North American premiere of Viola's Room, an immersive experience conceived and directed by Punchdrunk founder Felix Barrett. Learn more here!
Sir Tim Rice Dishes on CHESS Broadway Revival, New JOSEPH... Film, and More
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2024

Sir Tim Rice recently chatted about his iconic career, and what's in the pipeline for the future, including a Broadway revival of Chess, new film adaptation of Joseph the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and more.
Tim Burton's Musical Connections From BIG FISH to BEETLEJUICE: A Guide
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 14, 2024

This Halloween season, BroadwayWorld is taking a look at Tim Burton's musical theater connections, both onscreen and onstage, as well as offering some spooky listening to match the vibes of spooky season.

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