Harriet Walter

Harriet Walter

75 · Born: Sep 24, 1950

Personal Details

BornSep 24, 1950 London, England, UK
Parents
  • Xandra Carandini de Trafford
Relatives
  • Gitte Lee (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Christina Erika Lee (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Christopher Lee (Aunt or Uncle)

Biography

Dame Harriet Mary Walter, a renowned British actress, has garnered immense recognition within the industry, including a prestigious Laurence Olivier Award, as well as multiple nominations for prominent accolades such as the Tony Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

In 2011, Walter's outstanding contributions to the world of drama were formally acknowledged by the British Empire, as she was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE),in recognition of her dedication and commitment to the art of acting.

Born with a passion for the stage, Dame Harriet Mary Walter has consistently demonstrated her exceptional talent and versatility as a performer, captivating audiences and earning the respect of her peers. Her impressive career has spanned numerous decades, with a wide range of roles in film, television, and theatre, showcasing her remarkable ability to adapt to diverse characters and storylines.

Throughout her illustrious career, Dame Harriet Mary Walter has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including the esteemed Laurence Olivier Award, as well as multiple nominations for some of the most prestigious awards in the industry. Her dedication to her craft, combined with her exceptional talent, has earned her a place among the most respected and accomplished actresses of her generation.

Dame Harriet Mary Walter's appointment as Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2011 served as a testament to her tireless efforts and contributions to the world of drama, solidifying her position as a true icon in the entertainment industry.

Career

2025
Brian and Margaret
Brian and Margaret as Margaret Thatcher
Black Mirror
Black Mirror as Judith Keyworth
2024
And Mrs
And Mrs as Lord Chief Justice Amanda Vaughn
2023
On the Line
On the Line as Shirley
Silo
Silo as Martha Walker
2022
Burial
Burial as Anna Marshall
2021
The Last Duel
The Last Duel as Nicole de Carrouges
2020
Herself
Herself as Peggy
Belgravia
Belgravia as Caroline, Countess of Brockenhurst
The End
The End as Edie Henley
Killing Eve
Killing Eve as Dasha Duzran
2019
Rocketman
Rocketman as Helen Piena
The Spanish Princess
The Spanish Princess as Margaret Beaufort
Curfew
Curfew as Helen Newman
Flowers
Flowers as Hylda
2017
The Sense of an Ending
The Sense of an Ending as Margaret Webster
Call the Midwife
Call the Midwife as Sister Ursula
2016
Denial
Denial as Vera Reich
Mindhorn
Mindhorn as Richard's Agent
The Crown
The Crown as Clemmie Churchill
2015
Suite Française
Suite Française as Viscountess Montmort
Man Up
Man Up as Fran Patterson
2014
The Assets
The Assets as Jeanne Vertefeuille
2013
Heading Out
Heading Out as Angela
A Royal Affair
A Royal Affair as Augusta - Prinsesse af Wales
Law & Order: UK
Law & Order: UK as Natalie Chandler
2010
From Time to Time
From Time to Time as Lady Gresham
The Young Victoria
The Young Victoria as Queen Adelaide
Morris: A Life with Bells On
Morris: A Life with Bells On as Professor Compton Chamberlayne
Chéri
Chéri as La Loupiote
Hunter
Hunter as ACC Jenny Griffin
2008
Ballet Shoes
Ballet Shoes as Dr. Smith
Abraham's Point
Abraham's Point as Pani Nemeth
2007
Atonement
Atonement as Emily Tallis
2006
Babel
Babel as Lilly
2005
Chromophobia
Chromophobia as Penelope Aylesbury
Messiah
Messiah as Professor Robb
2003
Bright Young Things
Bright Young Things as Lady Maitland
2002
Villa des roses
Villa des roses as Olive Burrell
2001
Macbeth
Macbeth as Lady Macbeth
1999
Onegin
Onegin as Madame Larina
1998
The Governess
The Governess as Mrs. Cavendish
1997
A Merry War
A Merry War as Julia Comstock
1996
The Leading Man
The Leading Man as Liz Flett
1995
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility as Fanny Ferrars Dashwood
Hard Times
Hard Times as Rachel
1993
The Advocate
The Advocate as Jeannine Martin
Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse as Dr. Esther Martin
1990
1987
1985
Turtle Diary
Turtle Diary as Harriet Sims
The Good Father
The Good Father as Emmy Hooper
The Price
The Price as Frances Carr
1984
Reflections
Reflections as Ottilie Garinger