Dame Helen Mirren has been one of the best of our glorious British actors over the years, and so we’re very pleased to hear that BAFTA will be presenting her with the Fellowship at the EE British Academy Film Awards ceremony at the Royal Opera House, London on February 16th.
Mirren’s career began with roles in films such as Michael Powell’s AGE OF CONSENT and O LUCKY MAN! However her breakthrough role came in John Mackenzie’s brilliant THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY. She then continued to take on roles throughout the 80s including EXCALIBUR and THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE, for which her performance was both BAFTA and Oscar-nominated. Helen Mirren is also the only actor to have taken on the role of both Queen Elizabeth I and II on the screen, and it was her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in the 2006 film THE QUEEN that saw her awarded with a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Actress and that’s just naming a few of her successes.
I also know her well (as do millions of others) for her tremendous performance as Jane Tennison in the classic Prime Suspect series, a role for which she has been awarded three BAFTAs. The mini series Elizabeth I, in which she played the titular role, was awarded a BAFTA, three Golden Globes and nine Emmys, as well as several other prestigious accolades. Not bad at all.
The EE British Academy Film Awards will take place on 16 February at The Royal Opera House in London’s Covent Garden, with Stephen Fry returning to host.
On the night, www.bafta.org will also feature red carpet highlights, photography and winners interviews, as well as dedicated coverage on its social networks including Facebook (/BAFTA), Twitter (@BAFTA / #EEBAFTAs), Tumblr and Instagram.
We’ll be there – and will bring you all the latest!
