Helen McCrory

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Characters played by Helen McCrory

Polly Gray — Peaky Blinders (2013)

Enlists painter Ruben Oliver to paint her portrait. Appears as a significant family member involved in personal and gang affairs during the third series.

Narcissa Malfoy — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

Draco's protective mother, who seeks Snape's help to safeguard her son.

Narcissa Malfoy — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

Draco's protective mother who lies to Voldemort.

Narcissa Malfoy — Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

Cold aristocrat who prioritizes her son over Voldemort.

Clair Dowar MP — Skyfall (2012)

British politician involved in intelligence oversight.

2nd Whore — Interview with the Vampire (1994)

Mortal woman in New Orleans setting.

Mrs. Bean (voice) — Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Mrs. Bean is Franklin Bean's wife and an active participant in the conflict against Mr. Fox. When Ash and Kristofferson return to Bean's farm, she captures Kristofferson, allowing the farmers to use him as bait for an ambush. Her action directly creates the rescue mission that brings the animals into Bean Annex.

Mama Jeanne — Hugo (2011)

Mama Jeanne is Georges Méliès's wife and a former actress in many of his films. She allows Hugo, Isabelle, and René Tabard into the home, while René recognizes her past identity. Her presence helps reopen the household to Georges's buried cinematic history and supports his emotional reconciliation with it.

Sophie Smith — Their Finest (2017)

The sister of a deceased talent agent who takes over managing the fading actor Ambrose Hilliard. She provides him with housing to recover from injuries and continues to secure acting opportunities for him, demonstrating resilience and professionalism amidst the chaos of wartime London.

Madame Le Notre — A Little Chaos (2015)

André's wife, who relies on courtly infidelities for influence and warns him against developing feelings for Sabine. She orchestrates a storm-induced flooding to sabotage the reservoir project, prompting André to formally end their marriage.

Casanova's Mother — Casanova (2005)

Casanova's Mother leaves her young son in the care of his grandmother, promising that she will return someday. Years later, she comes back to him with the man who has become his stepfather. Their intervention helps create the false official announcement that saves Casanova and Francesca from execution.

Jean Hogg — The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death (2014)

The strict but caring headmistress who accompanies Eve Parkins to the haunted village, serving as a protective figure for the evacuated children.

Career Overview

Helen McCrory has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Wizarding World with 3 titles. Signature works include Loving Vincent, Roadkill, The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
65
Birth Date
1968-08-17
Birth Place
London, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q231310), public domain (CC0).