Miranda Richardson
ActingAbout Miranda Richardson
Miranda Jane Richardson (born March 3, 1958) is an English actor. She made her film debut playing Ruth Ellis in Dance with a Stranger (1985) and went on to receive Academy Award nominations for Damage (1992) and Tom & Viv (1994). A seven-time BAFTA Award nominee, she won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Damage. She has also been nominated for seven Golden Globe Awards, winning twice for Enchanted April (1992) and the TV film Fatherland (1994). In 1996, one critic asserted that she is "the greatest actress of our time in any medium" after she appeared in Orlando at the Edinburgh Festival. Richardson began her career in 1979 and made her West End debut in the 1981 play Moving, before being nominated for the 1987 Olivier Award for Best Actress for A Lie of the Mind. Her television credits include Blackadder (1986–1989), A Dance to the Music of Time (1997), Merlin (1998), The Lost Prince (2003), Gideon's Daughter (2006), the sitcom The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle (2007), and Rubicon (2010). She was nominated for the 2015 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Narrator for Operation Orangutan.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Miranda Richardson reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Miranda Richardson's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 80% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Miranda Richardson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Miranda Richardson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Miranda Richardson's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Miranda Richardson.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Yellow Tie | Ioana Celibidache | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Like Tears in Rain | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget | Mrs Tweedy (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Blackadder: A Cunning Story | Self - Contributor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Magician's Elephant | Madam LaVaughn (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The House | Aunt Clarice (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Rams | Kat | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Stronger | Patty Bauman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Churchill | Clementine Churchill | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | An Inspector Calls | Sybil Birling | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Casanova | Marquise d'Urfé | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Operation Orangutan | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Testament of Youth | Miss Lorimer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Muppets Most Wanted | Berliner at Window | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips | Self / Mrs. Victor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Hidden Universe | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Belle | Lady Ashford | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 | Rita Skeeter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Made in Dagenham | Barbara Castle | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Turtle: The Incredible Journey | Narrator (Voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Young Victoria | Duchess of Kent | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Provoked: A True Story | Veronica Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Paris Je T'aime | La femme au trench rouge (Bastille) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Rita Skeeter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Gideon's Daughter | Stella | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Phantom of the Opera | Madame Giry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Prince & Me | Queen Rosalind | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Rage in Placid Lake | Sylvia Lake | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Hours | Vanessa Bell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Spider | Yvonne / Mrs. Cleg | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Chicken Run | Mrs. Tweedy (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Sleepy Hollow: Behind the Legend | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Sleepy Hollow | Lady Mary Van Tassel / Crone Witch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Blackadder: Back & Forth | Queenie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Alice in Wonderland | Queen of Hearts | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Ted & Ralph | Henrietta Blough-Pendleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Apostle | Toosie | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Fatherland | Charlie Maguire | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Line, the Cross & the Curve | Mysterious Woman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Damage | Ingrid Fleming | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Crying Game | Jude | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Enchanted April | Rose Arbuthnot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Fool | Columbine / Rosalind / Ophelia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Blackadder's Christmas Carol | Queens Elizabeth I / Asphyxia XIX | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Empire of the Sun | Mrs. Victor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Eat the Rich | DHSS Blonde | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Death of the Heart | Daphne Heccomb | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | After Pilkington | Penny Newhouse | Hit | Similar → |
Miranda Richardson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Miranda Richardson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Miranda Richardson is "Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Miranda Richardson acted in?
Miranda Richardson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Miranda Richardson?
Other notable films include "Casanova", "The Yellow Tie", and "The Death of the Heart".