Elizabeth McGovern - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	July 18, 1961
Age	64
Birthplace	Evanston, Illinois, USA
Zodiac Sign	Cancer - (see also Elizabeth McGovern's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Ox
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Portraying Cora Crawley in 'Downton Abbey' and her Oscar-nominated performance in 'Ragtime.'

Intro

Elizabeth McGovern is an American actress and musician known for her performances in both film and television. She is particularly noted for her Academy Award-nominated role in 'Ragtime' and her portrayal of Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham, in the acclaimed British drama series 'Downton Abbey.'

Early Life & Background

Elizabeth McGovern was born in Evanston, Illinois and later moved to Los Angeles with her family. Her father was a university professor and her mother was a high school teacher. She studied acting at the American Conservatory Theater and at the Juilliard School in New York City.

Career Highlights

• Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Ragtime' (1981)
• Played Cora Crawley in the TV series 'Downton Abbey' (2010–2015), winning widespread acclaim
• Starred in films such as 'Once Upon a Time in America' (1984) and 'She's Having a Baby' (1988)
• Performs as the lead singer of the band Sadie and the Hotheads

Trivia

• Was engaged to actor Sean Penn in the early 1980s
• Married British director Simon Curtis in 1992
• She has appeared in both the film and TV versions of 'Downton Abbey'

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_McGovern
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001521/