Elizabeth McGovern
American actress
- Age
- 65years old
- Full name
- Elizabeth Lee McGovern
- Born
- 18 July 1961Evanston, Illinois
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Cancer
- Years active
- 1980–2025
Known for
About Elizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern is an American actress. They were born on 18 July 1961 in Evanston, Illinois. Their career spans 19 titles, among them Kick-Ass (2010), Clash of the Titans (2010) and Downton Abbey (2010).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Elizabeth McGovern is Ordinary People (1980); in all, 17 films and 2 TV shows over 45 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Kick-Ass (2010), with 137 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 9 titles. The person they have worked with most is Jim Carter, on 3 films, among them Downton Abbey and Downton Abbey: A New Era.
Latest work
Full filmography (19)- 2025
- 2022
- 2019–2022
War of the Worlds TV
Helen Brown, 9 episodes
- 2010–2015
Downton Abbey TV
Cora Crawley, Condesa de Grantham, 52 episodes
- 2019
- 2017
- 2018
- 1990
Unexpected
Carolyn
Where to watch Elizabeth McGovern
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2010
- 1984
- 2018
- 2017
- 2019
- 2015
- 1980
- 2022
Availability checked on 11 October 2026.
The best Elizabeth McGovern films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Once upon a time in America 1984
- Kick-Ass 2010
- The Wife 2017
- Downton Abbey 2019
- Clash of the Titans 2010
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Simon Curtis 1992–present
- Partners
- Sean Penn
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Golden Globes (1944–2026) and Emmy Awards (2000–2026).
- Golden Globes 1 nomination
- Emmy Awards 1 nomination
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Questions about Elizabeth McGovern
How old is Elizabeth McGovern?
Elizabeth McGovern is 65 years old: born on 18 July 1961 in Evanston, Illinois.
Who is Elizabeth McGovern's partner?
Elizabeth McGovern has been married to Simon Curtis since 1992.
What are the best Elizabeth McGovern films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Elizabeth McGovern films are Once upon a time in America (1984, 9.0), Kick-Ass (2010, 8.0) and The Wife (2017, 7.0).
How many films and TV shows has Elizabeth McGovern been in?
MovieNCo lists 17 films and 2 TV shows for Elizabeth McGovern, from Ordinary People (1980) to Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025).
How many awards has Elizabeth McGovern won?
Elizabeth McGovern has 2 nominations and no wins yet. By award: Golden Globes, 1 nomination; Emmy Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Elizabeth McGovern's star sign?
Elizabeth McGovern is a Cancer: born on 18 July.
Page reviewed on 17 July 2016.