Helena Bonham Carter

Profession: Actress
Date of Birth: 26 May 1966

Written by Ajay Bhatia ▦ Last Updated: July 6, 2026 Fact-Checked

Helena Bonham Carter is an Academy Award-nominated British actress celebrated for her performances in Fight Club, The King’s Speech, Harry Potter, The Crown, Alice in Wonderland, and the Enola Holmes films. She is one of Britain’s most acclaimed performers.

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Helena Bonham Carter: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

Name	Helena Bonham Carter
Date Of Birth	26 May 1966
Age	60 Years
Birth Place	Golders Green, London, England
Height	157 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Profession	Actress
Current Residence	London, England, UK
Religion	Christianity
Nationality	British
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Hobbies	Reading, painting, gardening

Helena Bonham Carter: Education

Education Qualification	A-Levels
School(s)	South Hampstead High School; Westminster School

Helena Bonham Carter: Family

Father	Raymond Bonham Carter
Mother	Elena Propper de Callejón
Siblings	Edward Bonham Carter, Thomas Bonham Carter
Spouse	Partner: Rye Dag Holmboe
Children	2

Helena Bonham Carter: Net Worth

Net Worth	Approx. US$60 million

Sources: Compiled from official corporate biographies, public statements, and media reports.

Helena Bonham Carter: Overview

Helena Bonham Carter was born on 26 May 1966 in Golders Green, London, England. She began acting as a teenager and rose to prominence with A Room with a View and Lady Jane. Initially associated with period dramas, she reinvented herself through memorable performances in Fight Club, Planet of the Apes, Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sweeney Todd, Alice in Wonderland, and the Harry Potter series, where she portrayed Bellatrix Lestrange. She earned Academy Award nominations for The Wings of the Dove and The King’s Speech, while also winning a BAFTA. More recently, she portrayed Princess Margaret in Netflix’s The Crown and Eudoria Holmes in the Enola Holmes films. Her eclectic choice of roles, distinctive screen presence, and long collaboration with filmmaker Tim Burton have made her one of the UK’s most respected actresses.

Filmography

Movie/Web Series/TV Shows	Director	Casts	Release Date
Hollywood Enola Holmes 3 Role as: Actress	Philip Barantini	Millie Bobby Brown Louis Partridge Henry Cavill Himesh Patel Helena Bonham Carter Sharon Duncan-Brewster Susan Wokoma Hattie Morahan Joe Azzopardi	01 Jul 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Helena Bonham Carter famous for?

Helena Bonham Carter is famous for acclaimed performances in Harry Potter, The King's Speech, Fight Club, The Crown, and numerous Tim Burton films. Helena Bonham Carter is regarded as one of Britain's finest actresses.

Has Helena Bonham Carter won a BAFTA Award?

Yes. Helena Bonham Carter has won a BAFTA Award and has received multiple Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy nominations throughout an acclaimed acting career.