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Elizabeth McGovern
Career
Active 1979 – present
Biography
About Elizabeth McGovern
At 5'9" with a slim build, brown hair, and grey eyes, Elizabeth McGovern cuts a graceful figure that has served her well across decades of film and television. Born in Evanston, Illinois on July 18, 1961, she is an American actress and musician. Her career began in 1979, and she quickly rose to prominence with her feature film debut in Ordinary People (1980). For her role as Evelyn Nesbit in Ragtime (1981), she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She went on to star in major films such as Once Upon a Time in America (1984), The Bedroom Window (1987), She's Having a Baby (1987), The Handmaid's Tale (1990), and The Wings of the Dove (1997). Her performances have garnered her a Screen Actors Guild Award, three Golden Globe nominations, and an Oscar nomination.
In 2007, after years of studying guitar, McGovern formed the musical group Sadie and the Hotheads. The band has released four studio albums since 2016. She gained international fame for her portrayal of Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham, in the British drama series Downton Abbey (2010–2015). This role earned her nominations for both an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She reprised the character in the films Downton Abbey (2019) and Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022). With a career spanning over four decades, Elizabeth McGovern remains a respected figure in both acting and music. Straight and of Caucasian ethnicity, she continues to work at 64 years old. Her natural bust and slim body type have been part of her classic look since her early days. Her fanbase includes over 46,000 Instagram followers.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1979-present (started around 18 years old; 47 years active)
- Birthplace
- Evanston, Illinois, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Grey
- Weight
- 130 lbs (or 59 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–24–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 38B show conversions - UK: 38B, EU: 85B, AU: 16B, JP: 85B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 46k (as of March 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Elizabeth McGovern transition from acting to music?
After years of studying guitar, she formed the band Sadie and the Hotheads in 2007, and they have released four studio albums since 2016.
What are Elizabeth McGovern's most notable awards?
She has won a Screen Actors Guild Award and has been nominated for three Golden Globes and an Academy Award.
What is Elizabeth McGovern's height and body type?
She is 5'9" tall with a slim build, with measurements of 34–24–35.
Did you know
- She was born on Tuesday, July 18, 1961, and started acting at age 18 in 1979.
- Her eye color is grey, which is an uncommon trait.
- She has a natural bra cup size of 38B.
- She reprised her Downton Abbey role in two films, extending her portrayal of Cora Crawley beyond the TV series.
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