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What movie and television projects has Helen Mirren been in?

Helen Mirren has had an incredibly prolific career in film and television, spanning decades. It's impossible to list everything, but here's a selection of her most notable works:

Movies:

* The Queen (2006): This film earned Mirren an Oscar for Best Actress for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II.

* The Last Station (2009): A biographical drama about Leo Tolstoy's final years.

* Red (2010): An action comedy alongside Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman.

* The Debt (2010): A thriller where she plays a retired Mossad agent.

* Hitchcock (2012): A biopic about Alfred Hitchcock in which she plays his wife Alma Reville.

* The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014): A feel-good comedy about a family opening a restaurant across the street from a Michelin-starred restaurant.

* Trumbo (2015): A historical drama about screenwriter Dalton Trumbo.

* The Fate of the Furious (2017): She joins the cast of the Fast and Furious franchise.

* The Leisure Seeker (2017): A road trip movie with Donald Sutherland.

* The Good Liar (2019): A thriller alongside Ian McKellen.

* The Queen's Gambit (2020): Netflix miniseries where she plays a character loosely based on chess legend Vera Menchik.

* Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023): Plays the role of Hespera, a daughter of Atlas.

Television:

* Prime Suspect (1991-2006): This British crime drama series launched her international fame.

* The Passion (2008): Miniseries about the final days of Jesus Christ.

* The Catherine Tate Show (2006, 2008): Recurring role in this British comedy series.

* The Audience (2013): One-woman stage play portraying Queen Elizabeth II in different historical moments, later adapted for television.

* The Crown (2016-present): Mirren played the role of Queen Elizabeth II in the first two seasons of the Netflix series.

* The Mosquito Coast (2021-present): An Apple TV+ series based on the novel about a family on the run.

* 1923 (2022): A prequel to "Yellowstone" where she plays Cara Dutton, the matriarch of the Dutton family.

This is just a glimpse of Helen Mirren's long and successful career. She has won countless awards, including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and four Primetime Emmys, solidifying her status as one of the greatest actresses of her generation.

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