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Elizabeth McGovern

Bio: Elizabeth McGovern (born July 18, 1961) is an American film, television, and theater actor. In 1980, while studying at Juilliard, McGovern was offered a part in her first film, Ordinary People, in which she played the girlfriend of troubled teenager Timothy Hutton
Born: Tue, Jul 18 1961
Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, USA
Elizabeth McGovern is 63 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Downton Abbey 3
Downton Abbey 3
Elizabeth McGovern will be
64 in Downton Abbey 3
as 'Cora Crawley'.
Wed, Sep 10 2025
Poster of And Mrs
And Mrs
Elizabeth McGovern was
63 in And Mrs
as 'Margaret'.
Fri, Sep 20 2024
Poster of Downton Abbey: A New Era
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Elizabeth McGovern was
60 in Downton Abbey: A New Era
as 'Cora Crawley'.
Wed, Apr 27 2022
Poster of Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Elizabeth McGovern was
58 in Downton Abbey
as 'Cora Crawley'.
Thu, Sep 12 2019
Poster of JFK Jr. and Carolyn's Wedding: The Lost Tapes
JFK Jr. and Carolyn's Wedding: The Lost Tapes
Elizabeth McGovern was
57 in JFK Jr. and Carolyn's Wedding: The Lost Tapes
as 'Staring'.
Mon, Jun 17 2019
Poster of The Chaperone
The Chaperone
Elizabeth McGovern was
57 in The Chaperone
as 'Norma'.
Fri, Mar 29 2019
Poster of The Wife
The Wife
Elizabeth McGovern was
57 in The Wife
as 'Elaine Mozell'.
Thu, Aug 02 2018
Poster of The Commuter
The Commuter
Elizabeth McGovern was
56 in The Commuter
as 'Karen MacCauley'.
Thu, Jan 11 2018
Poster of Showing Roots
Showing Roots
Elizabeth McGovern was
54 in Showing Roots
as 'Shirley'.
Sat, Apr 23 2016
Poster of The Queen At 90
The Queen At 90
Elizabeth McGovern was
54 in The Queen At 90
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Apr 20 2016
Poster of Unexpected
Unexpected
Elizabeth McGovern was
54 in Unexpected
as 'Carolyn'.
Fri, Jul 24 2015
Poster of Swung
Swung
Elizabeth McGovern was
53 in Swung
as 'Dolly Adams'.
Fri, Jun 19 2015
Poster of Woman in Gold
Woman in Gold
Elizabeth McGovern was
53 in Woman in Gold
as 'Judge Florence-Marie Cooper'.
Fri, Mar 20 2015
Poster of Screen Goddesses
Screen Goddesses
Elizabeth McGovern was
51 in Screen Goddesses
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Dec 22 2012
Poster of Cheerful Weather for the Wedding
Cheerful Weather for the Wedding
Elizabeth McGovern was
51 in Cheerful Weather for the Wedding
as 'Mrs. Thatcham'.
Fri, Dec 07 2012
Poster of Angels Crest
Angels Crest
Elizabeth McGovern was
50 in Angels Crest
as 'Jane'.
Fri, Dec 30 2011
Poster of Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters
Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters
Elizabeth McGovern was
50 in Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters
as 'Voice'.
Wed, Aug 24 2011
Poster of Clash of the Titans
Clash of the Titans
Elizabeth McGovern was
48 in Clash of the Titans
as 'Marmara'.
Fri, Mar 26 2010
Poster of Kick-Ass
Kick-Ass
Elizabeth McGovern was
48 in Kick-Ass
as 'Mrs. Lizewski'.
Fri, Mar 26 2010
Poster of Inconceivable
Inconceivable
Elizabeth McGovern was
46 in Inconceivable
as 'Tallulah 'Tutu' Williams'.
Wed, Jun 18 2008
Poster of A Room with a View
A Room with a View
Elizabeth McGovern was
46 in A Room with a View
as 'Mrs Honeychurch'.
Sun, Nov 04 2007
Poster of Daphne
Daphne
Elizabeth McGovern was
45 in Daphne
as 'Ellen Doubleday'.
Sat, Jun 30 2007
Poster of The Truth
The Truth
Elizabeth McGovern was
44 in The Truth
as 'Donna'.
Fri, Jan 13 2006
Poster of Remembering Ragtime
Remembering Ragtime
Elizabeth McGovern was
43 in Remembering Ragtime
as 'Evelyn Nesbit (archive footage)'.
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Thursday the 12th
Thursday the 12th
Elizabeth McGovern was
41 in Thursday the 12th
as 'Candice Hopper'.
Sun, Apr 06 2003
Poster of Buffalo Soldiers
Buffalo Soldiers
Elizabeth McGovern was
41 in Buffalo Soldiers
as 'Mrs. Berman'.
Thu, Oct 31 2002
Poster of Hawkins
Hawkins
Elizabeth McGovern was
40 in Hawkins
as 'Susie Hawkins'.
Sat, Jul 28 2001
Poster of The Flamingo Rising
The Flamingo Rising
Elizabeth McGovern was
39 in The Flamingo Rising
as 'Edna Lee'.
Sun, Feb 04 2001
Poster of The House of Mirth
The House of Mirth
Elizabeth McGovern was
39 in The House of Mirth
as 'Mrs. Carry Fisher'.
Sat, Sep 23 2000
Poster of Manila
Manila
Elizabeth McGovern was
38 in Manila
as 'Elizabeth'.
Thu, Jun 29 2000
Poster of The Misadventures of Margaret
The Misadventures of Margaret
Elizabeth McGovern was
37 in The Misadventures of Margaret
as 'Till Turner'.
Wed, Dec 23 1998
Poster of The Man with Rain in His Shoes
The Man with Rain in His Shoes
Elizabeth McGovern was
37 in The Man with Rain in His Shoes
as 'Diane'.
Fri, Nov 27 1998
Poster of Clover
Clover
Elizabeth McGovern was
36 in Clover
as 'Sara Kate'.
Wed, Sep 10 1997
Poster of The Wings of the Dove
The Wings of the Dove
Elizabeth McGovern was
36 in The Wings of the Dove
as 'Susan Stringham'.
Thu, Sep 04 1997
Poster of The Summer of Ben Tyler
The Summer of Ben Tyler
Elizabeth McGovern was
35 in The Summer of Ben Tyler
as 'Celia Rayburn'.
Sun, Dec 15 1996
Poster of Broken Glass
Broken Glass
Elizabeth McGovern was
35 in Broken Glass
as 'Margaret Hyman'.
Sat, Oct 19 1996
Poster of Broken Trust
Broken Trust
Elizabeth McGovern was
34 in Broken Trust
as 'Janice Dillon'.
Sun, Aug 06 1995
Poster of Wings of Courage
Wings of Courage
Elizabeth McGovern was
33 in Wings of Courage
as 'Noëlle Guillaumet'.
Fri, Jun 16 1995
Poster of The Favor
The Favor
Elizabeth McGovern was
32 in The Favor
as 'Emily'.
Fri, Apr 29 1994
Poster of The Changeling
The Changeling
Elizabeth McGovern was
32 in The Changeling
as 'Beatrice-Joanna'.
Sat, Dec 11 1993
Poster of Me and Veronica
Me and Veronica
Elizabeth McGovern was
32 in Me and Veronica
as 'Fanny'.
Fri, Sep 24 1993
Poster of King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Elizabeth McGovern was
32 in King of the Hill
as 'Lydia'.
Fri, Aug 20 1993
Poster of Tales from Hollywood
Tales from Hollywood
Elizabeth McGovern was
31 in Tales from Hollywood
as 'Helen Schwartz'.
Sun, Oct 18 1992
Poster of Tune in Tomorrow...
Tune in Tomorrow...
Elizabeth McGovern was
29 in Tune in Tomorrow...
as 'Elena Quince'.
Fri, Oct 26 1990
Poster of Women and Men: Stories of Seduction
Women and Men: Stories of Seduction
Elizabeth McGovern was
28 in Women and Men: Stories of Seduction
as 'Vicki'.
Mon, Apr 02 1990
Poster of A Shock to the System
A Shock to the System
Elizabeth McGovern was
28 in A Shock to the System
as 'Stella Anderson'.
Fri, Mar 23 1990
Poster of The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale
Elizabeth McGovern was
28 in The Handmaid's Tale
as 'Moira'.
Thu, Feb 15 1990
Poster of Johnny Handsome
Johnny Handsome
Elizabeth McGovern was
28 in Johnny Handsome
as 'Donna McCarty'.
Tue, Sep 12 1989
Poster of She's Having a Baby
She's Having a Baby
Elizabeth McGovern was
26 in She's Having a Baby
as 'Kristy Briggs'.
Fri, Feb 05 1988
Poster of The Bedroom Window
The Bedroom Window
Elizabeth McGovern was
25 in The Bedroom Window
as 'Denise'.
Fri, Jan 16 1987
Poster of Native Son
Native Son
Elizabeth McGovern was
25 in Native Son
as 'Mary Dalton'.
Wed, Dec 24 1986
Poster of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Elizabeth McGovern was
22 in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
as 'Snow White'.
Mon, Jul 16 1984
Poster of Once Upon a Time in America
Once Upon a Time in America
Elizabeth McGovern was
22 in Once Upon a Time in America
as 'Deborah Gelly'.
Wed, May 23 1984
Poster of Racing with the Moon
Racing with the Moon
Elizabeth McGovern was
22 in Racing with the Moon
as 'Caddie Winger'.
Fri, Mar 23 1984
Poster of Lovesick
Lovesick
Elizabeth McGovern was
21 in Lovesick
as 'Chloe Allen'.
Fri, Feb 18 1983
Poster of Ragtime
Ragtime
Elizabeth McGovern was
20 in Ragtime
as 'Evelyn Nesbit'.
Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of Ordinary People
Ordinary People
Elizabeth McGovern was
19 in Ordinary People
as 'Jeannine Pratt'.
Fri, Sep 19 1980

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of War of the Worlds
War of the Worlds
Elizabeth McGovern was
58+ in War of the Worlds
as 'Helen Brown'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 28 2019
Poster of A Little Late with Lilly Singh
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
Elizabeth McGovern was
58+ in A Little Late with Lilly Singh
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2019
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Elizabeth McGovern was
58+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Civil War: The Untold Story
Civil War: The Untold Story
Elizabeth McGovern was
52+ in Civil War: The Untold Story
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 2014
Poster of The Kumars
The Kumars
Elizabeth McGovern was
52+ in The Kumars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 15 2014
Poster of Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Elizabeth McGovern was
49+ in Downton Abbey
as 'Cora Crawley'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 2010
Poster of 10 Minute Tales
10 Minute Tales
Elizabeth McGovern was
48+ in 10 Minute Tales
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 21 2009
Poster of Modern Family
Modern Family
Elizabeth McGovern was
48+ in Modern Family
as 'California Mom (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Elizabeth McGovern was
47+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Freezing
Freezing
Elizabeth McGovern was
46+ in Freezing
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 20 2008
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Elizabeth McGovern was
45+ in The Graham Norton Show
as 'Herself'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Three Moons Over Milford
Three Moons Over Milford
Elizabeth McGovern was
45+ in Three Moons Over Milford
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 06 2006
Poster of Big Fat Quiz
Big Fat Quiz
Elizabeth McGovern was
43+ in Big Fat Quiz
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 27 2004
Poster of The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire
The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire
Elizabeth McGovern was
42+ in The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 2003
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Elizabeth McGovern was
38+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Faith Sutton'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Loose Women
Loose Women
Elizabeth McGovern was
38+ in Loose Women
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 06 1999
Poster of The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Elizabeth McGovern was
37+ in The Scarlet Pimpernel
as 'Marguerite Blakeney'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1999
Poster of If Not for You
If Not for You
Elizabeth McGovern was
34+ in If Not for You
as 'Jessie Kent'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1995
Poster of Ashenden
Ashenden
Elizabeth McGovern was
30+ in Ashenden
as 'Aileen Somerville'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 17 1991
Poster of Performance
Performance
Elizabeth McGovern was
29+ in Performance
as 'Helen Schwartz, Margaret Hyman, Beatrice-Joanna'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Elizabeth McGovern was
27+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Laura Kendall'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Elizabeth McGovern was
27+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot
as 'Dame Celia Westholme'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Elizabeth McGovern was
27+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Elizabeth McGovern was
21+ in Faerie Tale Theatre
as 'Snow White'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of California Fever
California Fever
Elizabeth McGovern was
18+ in California Fever
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1979
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Elizabeth McGovern was
0+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Celia, Edna Lee'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Anne Rice's The Talamasca
Anne Rice's The Talamasca
Elizabeth McGovern will be
63+ in Anne Rice's The Talamasca
as 'Helen'.
First Air Date
Unreleased