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Elizabeth McGovern

Bio: Elizabeth McGovern (born July 18, 1961) is an American film, television, and theater actress. 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 64 years old
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Poster of Downton Abbey Celebrates the Grand Finale
Downton Abbey Celebrates the Grand Finale
Elizabeth McGovern was 64 in Downton Abbey Celebrates the Grand Finale as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 2025
Poster of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Elizabeth McGovern was 64 in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale as 'Cora Crawley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 2025
Poster of And Mrs.
And Mrs.
Elizabeth McGovern was 63 in And Mrs. as 'Margaret'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 27 2022
Poster of Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Elizabeth McGovern was 58 in Downton Abbey as 'Cora Crawley'.
Movie Released: 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 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 17 2019
Poster of The Chaperone
The Chaperone
Elizabeth McGovern was 57 in The Chaperone as 'Norma'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 2019
Poster of The Wife
The Wife
Elizabeth McGovern was 57 in The Wife as 'Elaine Mozell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 02 2018
Poster of The Commuter
The Commuter
Elizabeth McGovern was 56 in The Commuter as 'Karen MacCauley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 2018
Poster of Showing Roots
Showing Roots
Elizabeth McGovern was 54 in Showing Roots as 'Shirley'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 20 2016
Poster of Unexpected
Unexpected
Elizabeth McGovern was 54 in Unexpected as 'Carolyn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 2015
Poster of Swung
Swung
Elizabeth McGovern was 53 in Swung as 'Dolly Adams'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 2015
Poster of Screen Goddesses
Screen Goddesses
Elizabeth McGovern was 51 in Screen Goddesses as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2012
Poster of Angels Crest
Angels Crest
Elizabeth McGovern was 50 in Angels Crest as 'Jane'.
Movie Released: 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 'Wallis Simpson (Voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 2011
Poster of Kick-Ass
Kick-Ass
Elizabeth McGovern was 48 in Kick-Ass as 'Mrs. Lizewski'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 2010
Poster of Clash of the Titans
Clash of the Titans
Elizabeth McGovern was 48 in Clash of the Titans as 'Marmara'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 2010
Poster of Inconceivable
Inconceivable
Elizabeth McGovern was 46 in Inconceivable as 'Tallulah 'Tutu' Williams'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 2007
Poster of Daphne
Daphne
Elizabeth McGovern was 45 in Daphne as 'Ellen Doubleday'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 30 2007
Poster of The Truth
The Truth
Elizabeth McGovern was 44 in The Truth as 'Donna'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 2006
Poster of Remembering Ragtime
Remembering Ragtime
Elizabeth McGovern was 43 in Remembering Ragtime as 'Evelyn Nesbit (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Thursday the 12th
Thursday the 12th
Elizabeth McGovern was 41 in Thursday the 12th as 'Candice Hopper'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 06 2003
Poster of Buffalo Soldiers
Buffalo Soldiers
Elizabeth McGovern was 41 in Buffalo Soldiers as 'Mrs. Berman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 2002
Poster of Hawkins
Hawkins
Elizabeth McGovern was 40 in Hawkins as 'Susie Hawkins'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 28 2001
Poster of The Flamingo Rising
The Flamingo Rising
Elizabeth McGovern was 39 in The Flamingo Rising as 'Edna Lee'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 2000
Poster of Manila
Manila
Elizabeth McGovern was 38 in Manila as 'Elizabeth'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1998
Poster of Clover
Clover
Elizabeth McGovern was 36 in Clover as 'Sara Kate'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1996
Poster of Broken Glass
Broken Glass
Elizabeth McGovern was 35 in Broken Glass as 'Margaret Hyman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1996
Poster of Broken Trust
Broken Trust
Elizabeth McGovern was 34 in Broken Trust as 'Janice Dillon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 06 1995
Poster of Wings of Courage
Wings of Courage
Elizabeth McGovern was 33 in Wings of Courage as 'Noëlle Guillaumet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1995
Poster of The Favor
The Favor
Elizabeth McGovern was 32 in The Favor as 'Emily'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1994
Poster of The Changeling
The Changeling
Elizabeth McGovern was 32 in The Changeling as 'Beatrice-Joanna'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 11 1993
Poster of Me and Veronica
Me and Veronica
Elizabeth McGovern was 32 in Me and Veronica as 'Fanny'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 1993
Poster of Tales from Hollywood
Tales from Hollywood
Elizabeth McGovern was 31 in Tales from Hollywood as 'Helen Schwartz'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 1992
Poster of Tune in Tomorrow...
Tune in Tomorrow...
Elizabeth McGovern was 29 in Tune in Tomorrow... as 'Elena Quince'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 15 1990
Poster of Johnny Handsome
Johnny Handsome
Elizabeth McGovern was 28 in Johnny Handsome as 'Donna McCarty'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1988
Poster of The Bedroom Window
The Bedroom Window
Elizabeth McGovern was 25 in The Bedroom Window as 'Denise'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1987
Poster of Native Son
Native Son
Elizabeth McGovern was 25 in Native Son as 'Mary Dalton'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1984
Poster of Lovesick
Lovesick
Elizabeth McGovern was 21 in Lovesick as 'Chloe Allen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1983
Poster of Ragtime
Ragtime
Elizabeth McGovern was 20 in Ragtime as 'Evelyn Nesbit'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of Ordinary People
Ordinary People
Elizabeth McGovern was 19 in Ordinary People as 'Jeannine Pratt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1980
Poster of Switzerland
Switzerland
Elizabeth McGovern will be 64+ in Switzerland
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 Talamasca: The Secret Order
Talamasca: The Secret Order
Elizabeth McGovern was 64+ in Talamasca: The Secret Order as 'Helen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 19 2025
Poster of War of the Worlds
War of the Worlds
Elizabeth McGovern was 58+ in War of the Worlds as 'Helen Brown'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 2014
Poster of The Kumars
The Kumars
Elizabeth McGovern was 52+ in The Kumars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 15 2014
Poster of Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Elizabeth McGovern was 49+ in Downton Abbey as 'Cora Crawley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 2010
Poster of 10 Minute Tales
10 Minute Tales
Elizabeth McGovern was 48+ in 10 Minute Tales
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Freezing
Freezing
Elizabeth McGovern was 46+ in Freezing
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 20 2008
Poster of Three Moons Over Milford
Three Moons Over Milford
Elizabeth McGovern was 45+ in Three Moons Over Milford
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Loose Women
Loose Women
Elizabeth McGovern was 38+ in Loose Women as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1995
Poster of Ashenden
Ashenden
Elizabeth McGovern was 30+ in Ashenden as 'Aileen Somerville'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 17 1991
Poster of Performance
Performance
Elizabeth McGovern was 30+ in Performance as 'Helen Schwartz, Margaret Hyman, Beatrice-Joanna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 05 1991
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Elizabeth McGovern was 27+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Laura Kendall'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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 as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of California Fever
California Fever
Elizabeth McGovern was 18+ in California Fever
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1979
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Elizabeth McGovern was 6+ in Omnibus as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 13 1967
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Elizabeth McGovern was 0+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Celia, Edna Lee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951