Overview of the the key films and actors who portrayed Elizabeth

Cate Blanchett

'Elizabeth' in 1998

Elizabeth is a 1998 biographical film written by Michael Hirst, directed by Shekhar Kapur, and Cate Blanchett is in the title role of Queen Elizabeth 1 of England.This film is based on the early years of Elizabeth's reign.

 

Hair and makeup designer: Jenny Shircore

Makeup artist: Anita Burger

Overview 

The film is about the young Elizabeth who elevated to the throne and became the Queen. It is also about the early stages when the time Elizabeth was reigned. In the film, it also include the story line where Elizabeth embarks on an affair with Robert Dudley but she eventually ends her affair and resolves to people that she not gonna marry nobody except England. The film ends with Elizabeth being the character of the 'Virgin Queen' saying 'I am married to England" which initiating the England's Golden Age.

'Elizabeth- The Golden Age' in 2007

Elizabeth: The Golden Age is a 2007 sequel to the 1998 film 'Elizabeth', directed by Shekhar Kapur and produced by Universal Pictures and Working Title Films. Cate Blanchett is in the title role and this film is about the history during the later part of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.The screenplay was written by William Nicholson and Michael Hirst. The film was nominated for four BAFTA awards including Actress in a Leading Role, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design and Best Makeup.

Bette Davis



'The Private Lives Of Elizabeth And Essex' in 1939

'The Private Lives Of Elizabeth And Essex' is a 1939 drama which is directed by Michael Curtiz. The screenplay was written by Norman Reilly Raine and Æneas MacKenzie. Perc Westmore was the makeup artist. Betty Davis was on the title role of Queen Elizabeth I.
 

Overview

The drama is about a depiction of the love and hate relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Devereux, the Earl of Essex and is also about the history around middle-aged Queen Elizabeth.

'The Virgin Queen' in 1955

The Virgin Queen is a 1955 Deluxe Colour historical drama film in Cinema Dcope. It focuses on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I of England and Sir Walter Raleigh. This drama is directed by Henry Koster,  produced by Charles Brackett and written by Harry Brown. The screenplay was written by Mildret Lord.  Perc Westmore was Bette Davis's makeup artist. Betty Davis was on the title role of Queen Elizabeth I.

Glenda Jackson

'Mary Queen of Scots' in 1971

Mary, Queen of Scots is a 1971 Universal Pictures biographical film based on the life of  Mary, Queen of Scots. The film is directed by Charles Jarrott, produced by Hal B. Wallis and written by John Hale. Glenda was on the role of Queen Elizabeth I.

 

'Elizabeth R' in 1971

Elizabeth R is a BBC television drama , starring by Glenda Jackson in the title role as Queen Elizabeth. Dawn Alcock was responsible for the makeup for Glenda Jackson's look.

 

Overview

 



There are 6 episodes: The Lion's Club, The Marriage Game, Shadow in the Sun, Horrible Conspiracies, The Enterprise of England and Sweet England's Pride. And they were all around the history of Queen Mary I of England and Elizabeth I.

 

Anne Marie Duff

 

'The Virgin Queen' in 2005

The Virgin Queen is a 2005 BBC and Power co-production, there are four part miniseries which based on the life of Queen Elizabeth I (starring by Anne Marie Duff). This drama is directed by Coky Giedroyc, produced by Paul Rutman and written by Paula Milne.

Overview

This drama focused heavily on Elizabeth's private life especially her relationship with Robert Dudley.
 

Helen Mirren

 

'Elizabeth I' in 2005

Elizabeth I is a two part 2005 British historical drama television miniseries directed by Tom Hooper, written by Nigel Williams, produced by Barney Reisz and starring Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth I of England. Fae Hammond is the makeup designer, Su Westwood, Gemma Richards & Jane Hope- Kavangh are the hair and makeup artists.

 

Overview

 



The miniseries covers around the last 24 years of Elizabeth I who nearly reign 45 years. Part 1 of the drama focuses on the final years of her relationship with the Earl of Leicester, played by Jeremy Irons. While Part 2 focuses on her subsequent relationship with the Earl of Essex, played by Hugh Dancy. 

 

Judi Dench

 

'Shakespeare in Love' in 1998
 

Shakespeare in Love is a 1998 British- American romantic comedy-drama film directed by John Madden, written by Marc Norman and playwright by Tom Stoppard. One of the episode is Judi Dench as the Queen Elizabeth I of England. Lisa Westcott was the film's hair and makeup designer and Veronica Brebner was senior hair and makeup artist.