Quick Facts About Helena Bonham Carter
- Born
- May 26, 1966
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Film Actor
- Notable works
- A Dog So Small / The Way to Sattin Shore
- Known for
- Les Misérables, The King's Speech, Corpse Bride, Alice in Wonderland, Fight Club
About Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter is a British actress. She is known for her character roles as eccentric women in blockbusters and independent films, particularly period dramas. 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. Bonham Carter is recognized for her unconventional fashion choices and dark aesthetic. 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.
Biography source:
Wikipedia
Awards & Honors
Satellite Awards
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Britannia Awards
Genie Awards
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
International Emmy Award for Best Actress
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
