Helen McCrory

HELEN McCRORY appeared as Narcissa Malfoy, whose loyalty to the Dark Lord is tested by her love for her son, Draco, in Harry Potter series. She previously played the role in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1."

McCrory starred in "Hugo Cabret," directed by Martin Scorsese. In 2006, she played Cherie Blair, opposite Michael Sheen as Tony Blair, in the award-winning true-life drama "The Queen," earning a London Film Critics' Circle Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal. She and Sheen again played Cherie and Tony Blair in the acclaimed 2010 HBO movie "The Special Relationship." McCrory's other film credits include Julian Jarrold's "Becoming Jane"; "Flashbacks of a Fool," opposite Daniel Craig; the animated "Fantastic Mr. Fox"; and the thriller "4. 3. 2. 1."

Born in London, McCrory began her career on the stage. She won a Manchester Evening News Award for Best Actress for her work in "Blood Wedding," and an Ian Charleson Award for her performance as Rose Trelawney in "Trelawney of the Wells." Her subsequent honors include London Evening Standard Award nomination for her work in Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya," and an Olivier Award nomination for her performance as Rosalind in Shakespeare's "As You Like It."

McCrory has also been recognized for her extensive work on British television, including a Broadcasting Press Guild Award for Best Actress for her role on the series "North Square." Her additional television work includes the title roles in the longform projects "Anna Karenina" and "Carla"; the miniseries "The Jury" and "The Last King"; and the series "Life."

McCrory made her feature film debut in Neil Jordan's "Interview with the Vampire." She first gained attention for her work in the BBC Wales telefilm "Streetlife," winning a number of awards, including a Welsh BAFTA Award, Monte Carlo TV Festival Award and a Royal Television Society Best Actress Award. Her other film credits include Gillian Armstrong's "Charlotte Gray," with Cate Blanchett; Kevin Reynolds' "The Count of Monte Cristo"; Roger Michell's "Enduring Love," with Daniel Craig; and Lasse Hallstroem's "Casanova," starring Heath Ledger.

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