Elizabeth Lee McGovern was born in Evanston, Illinois, United States, on July 18, 1961, is an American actress. Young Elizabeth McGovern first started performing in school theater productions. She made her big screen debut in family drama film Ordinary People (1980) in role as Jeannine Pratt. She got her television debut in CBS teen drama series California Fever (1979) in episode "The Girl from Somewhere", in role as Lisa Bannister. Elizabeth breakthrough performance came as Evelyn Nesbit in drama movie Ragtime (1981).
Elizabeth McGovern height is 5' 9" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 175 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, her weight is 130 іn pоunds or 59 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. Her body measurements are bust-waist-hip 34-23-32 in inches or 86.5-58-81 in cеntіmеtrеѕ, her bra size is 34C with cup size C. She is 64 years old. Her net worth is around 4 million dollars.
Birth Date:
July 18, 1961
Age:
64 years old
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Cancer
Natural hair color:
Dark Brown
Eye Color:
Blue
Net Worth:
$4 Million
Height:
5 ft 9 in | 175 cm
Weight:
59 kg | 130 lbs
Body Measurements:
34-23-32 in | 86.5-58-81 cm
Bra Size:
34C
Shoe Size:
8.5 US | 39 EU
She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress for her role as Evelyn Nesbit in drama movie Ragtime (1981).
She was nominated for the BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actress - Film for her role as Dolly in romantic comedy drama film Swung (2015).
Once Upon a Time in America (1984) - Deborah Gelly (adult)
The Wings of the Dove (1997) - Susie "Sue" Stringham
She's Having a Baby (1988) - Kristy Bainbridge Briggs
The Handmaid's Tale (1990) - Moira
The Bedroom Window (1987) - Denise
A Shock To The System (1990) - Stella Anderson
Tune in Tomorrow (1990) - Elena Quince
Johnny Handsome (1989) - Donna McCarty
Clash of the Titans (2010) - Marmara
The Wife (2017) - Elaine Mozell
The Commuter (2018) - Karen McCauley
The Chaperone (2018) - Norma
She played Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham in historical drama films Downton Abbey (2019) and Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022).
She was nominated for the CableACE Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her role as Aileen Somerville in drama miniseries Ashenden (1991).
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film for her role as Cora, Countess of Grantham in British historical drama television series Downton Abbey (2010-2015).
If Not for You (1995) CBS - Jessie Kent
The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire (2003) CBS - Helen Shaw
Freezing (2007-2008) BBC - Elizabeth
War of the Worlds (2019) Fox and Canal+ - Helen Brown
Attended North Hollywood High in Los Angeles.
Graduated from The Oakwood School.
Studied at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco.
Graduated from The Juilliard School in New York, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama.
Has younger sister, Cammie and brother, William Montgomery.
Has Scottish, English and German ancestry.
She also sings and plays guitar in her own band "Sadie & The Hot Heads".
Fan of Taylor Swift.
Lives in Chiswick, West London, England.
She dated Sean Penn (1983-1984) and Timothy Hutton (1981-1982).
She married British film director and producer Simon Curtis in 1992, they have two daughters, Matilda and Grace.