Eileen Atkins
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dame Eileen June Atkins, DBE (born 16 June 1934) is an English actress and occasional screenwriter. Description above from the Wikipedia article Eileen Atkins, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Eileen Atkins Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Eileen Atkins reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Eileen Atkins's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Eileen Atkins's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Farewell Doc Martin, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Eileen Atkins Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Eileen Atkins's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Eileen Atkins has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Wicked Little Letters | Mabel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Farewell Doc Martin | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Nothing Like a Dame | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Paddington 2 | Madame Kozlova | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Carnage: Swallowing the Past | Dorothy | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | ChickLit | Peggy Law | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Magic in the Moonlight | Aunt Vanessa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Beautiful Creatures | Emmaline Duchannes | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Scapegoat | Lady Spence | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Wild Target | Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Robin Hood | Eleanor of Aquitaine | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Last Chance Harvey | Maggie Walker | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Ballet Shoes | Madame Fidolia | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Evening | Nachtschwester | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Scenes of a Sexual Nature | Iris | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Feast of the Goat | Aunt Adelina | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Ask the Dust | Mrs. Hargraves | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Queen of Sheba's Pearls | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Vanity Fair | Miss Matilda Crawley | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Cold Mountain | Maddy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | A Long Weekend in Pest and Buda | Amanda | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | What a Girl Wants | Jocelyn Dashwood | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Hours | Barbara in the Flower Shop | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Making of Gosford Park | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Bertie and Elizabeth | Queen Mary | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Gosford Park | Mrs. Croft | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | David Copperfield | Jane Murdstone | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Women Talking Dirty | Emily Boyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Wit | Evelyn 'E.M' Ashford | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Sleeper | Violet Moon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Talking Heads 2 | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Avengers | Alice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jack & Sarah | Phil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Cold Comfort Farm | Judith Starkadder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Wolf | Mary | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Lost Language of Cranes | Rose Benjamin | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Let Him Have It | Lilian Bentley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Mountain Language | Elderly woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Roman Holiday | Countess | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Hazard of Hearts | Lady Harriet's Maid | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Vision | Helen Marriner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Titus Andronicus | Queen Tamora | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Dresser | Madge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Oliver Twist | Mrs. Mann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | She Fell Among Thieves | Vanity Fair | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Equus | Hesther Saloman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | I Don't Want to Be Born | Sister Albana | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Lady from the Sea | Ellida | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Three Sisters | Olga | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Inadmissible Evidence | Shirley | Average | Similar → |
Eileen Atkins - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Eileen Atkins?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eileen Atkins is "Farewell Doc Martin" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Eileen Atkins acted in?
Eileen Atkins has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Eileen Atkins?
Other notable films include "The Vision", "A Hazard of Hearts", and "Titus Andronicus".