Helen mirren was born in 1945 with the name of Ilyena Vasilievna Mironov in Chiswick, London, England.
His mother Kathleen she was english and her father Vasily Petrovich Mironov he was of Russian origin.
His father changed the family name to Mirren in the ’50s.
His upbringing was, in Helen’s own words, quite anti-monarchical.
His early years he lived in Essex. He has a brother named Peter basil and a sister named Catherine.
Attended a Catholic girls’ school St. Bernard’s High School and then to New College of Speech and Drama.
At 18 he added for the National Youth Theater and it was accepted.
At 20 I was starring as Cleopatra in the production “Antony and Cleopatra”(1965) in the Old Vic Theater. This was his first leading role.
Joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing the role of Castiza on “The Revender Tragedy”.
It was Cressida on “Troilus and Cressida” in 1968 and Miss Julie on “The Other Place” in 1971.
In his acclaimed television impersonations of the time, stand out “Cousin Bette”(1971) and “As you Like it”(1979).
In 1974, it was Lady macbeth for the production of CSR.
In the Royal court I play the rock star Maggie on “Teeth´n´Smiles”(1975) a musical by David Hare.
From November 1975 it was Little girl on “The Seagull” Next to the Lyric Theater Company Y Her on “The Bed Befote Yesterday”.
He played the role of the Queen Margaret on “Henry IV” in 1978 and, the following year, she was seen in her prominent role as Isabella in the production “Measure for Measure ”.
By 1981 he returned to Royal court for the work of Brian friel “Faith Healer” and was acclaimed for her performance in “The Duchess of Malfi “.
His interpretation of Moll Cupturse on “The Roaring Girl”.
Other of his works include “Young Vic” (1989), “Elegy for a Lady “ Y “Some Kind of Love Story“
His theatrical milestone was in 1994, in production for the West End “A Month in the Country”Where he had the role of Natalia Petrovna. His co stars were John hurt Y Ralph fiennes.
She was nominated twice for the award Tony as best actress in “A Month in the Country “ and in “Dance of Death” next to Ian McKellen.
In recent years he has performed the character of Lady torrance on “Orpheus Descending”(2000) and that of Christine Mannon on “Mourning becomes Electra “(2003).
Mirren has made numerous appearances in movies.
Among its earliest appearances is “A man of luck”(1973), “Caligula “(1979), “Excalibur “ (1981) together with Gabriel byrne Y Liam Neeson, “2010, odyssey two “ (1984), “Sunny nights” (1985) with Isabella Rosellini , “Mosquito Coast”(1985) with Harrison ford Y River phoenix.
After these, he made “ The madness of King George”Where he played the Queen charlotte next to Ian Holmes, Rupert everett Y Rupert Graves, Y “In the name of the son” in 1996.
The following year, he did “Painted Lady“For television and in 1998, he lent his voice for the animated film”The prince of Egypt”.
For the latter, several were the actors who put their voices as Val kilmer, Ralph fiennes, Michelle pfeiffer , Sandra Bullock , Jeff goldblum Y Danny glover.
Was the wife of Michael gambon in the movie of Peter greenaway “The Cook, the thief, his wife and his lover “ (1989).
He continued his successful career when he starred in “Gosford Park”(2002) together with Maggie smith Y Michael gambon Y “Calendar girls ” with Cute basset Y Julie Walters.
In 2004, she was seen in “The Shadow of a Kidnapping” with William Defoe Y Robert Redford.
In the same year I made “Pride”Where he lent his voice and in which he also acted Robbie Coltrane Y “Mama by force” next to Kate hudson, Joan Cusack Y Amber Valetta.
In his career he has represented three British queens in different films and television series.
These include Elizabeth I in the series “Elizabeth I”(2005), Isabel II in the movie “ The Queen”(2006) with James cromwell and during 1994, the already named Queen charlotte on “The follies of King George “.
For his role in “The Queen” won several awards including a BAFTA, a Golden globe and a Oscar.
Helen she has appeared nude in some movies since the beginning of her career with “Age of Consent”. Lately he did it in “Calendar girls”.
In her television career she has played the role of the detective Jane tennison on “Prime Suspect”.
Other major television performances include Losing Chase” (nineteen ninety six), “The Passion of Ayn Rand”(1999) for which he won a Emmy and a Golden globe, “Door to Door “ (2002), and “The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone “ (2003) together with Anne Bancroft.
In 2007, he again won a Emmy for his performance in “Prime Suspect: The Final Act” .
Soon it will be seen in “Inkhearth”(2009) together with Brendan fraser, “Love Ranch” (2009) with Joe pesci, “State of Play “ (2009) with Robin Wright Penn, Russell crowe Y Ben affleck, “The Last Station” (2009) with Christopher Plummer Y Paul giamatti Y “Angel Makers” (2008).
In his personal life, Helen married the director Taylor hackford in 1997.
It was his first marriage and his third, having two children from his previous relationship.
In 2003, she was invested with the title of Dame Commander of the British Empire, which he had previously rejected in 1996.
His autobiography was published in the UK in 2007, under the name In the Frame: My Life in Words and Pictures.