Elizabeth Hawthorne
Biography
Elizabeth Hawthorne ONZM is a New Zealand actress born on 30 April 1947. She has been credited in 45 film and television productions. Hawthorne is noted for portraying Mrs. Macready in the 2005 adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and for appearing in Peter Jackson’s supernatural comedy The Frighteners. Her professional listings identify her gender as female and record her place of birth as New Zealand. In addition to her English‑language credits, she is also listed under the Cyrillic transliteration Элизабет Хоторн. Hawthorne’s career information is catalogued by The Movie Database, which classifies her primary occupation as acting.
Career overview
Elizabeth Hawthorne, born on 30 April 1947 in New Zealand, is a veteran actress whose career is documented with forty‑five credited performances across film and television. The breadth of her work, as recorded by the Motion Picture Database, reflects a sustained presence in the industry, encompassing a variety of roles that demonstrate her versatility within both dramatic and genre productions.
Among Hawthorne’s most widely recognized appearances is her portrayal of Mrs. Macready in the 2005 adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This high‑profile fantasy film brought her performance to an international audience and stands as a notable entry in her filmography. She also contributed to Peter Jackson’s supernatural comedy The Frighteners, further illustrating her involvement in projects that blend humor with speculative elements. These two films are highlighted as key credits in her career profile, underscoring her participation in both mainstream and genre‑focused cinema.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
47 titles- Pike River (2025) as Kath Monk
- Dark City: The Cleaner (2024) as Evelyn Middleton
- The Moon Is Upside Down (2024) as Faith
- The Royal Treatment (2022) as Nonna
- Don't Make Me Go (2022) as Dr. Felicia Wood
- Sweet Tooth (2021) as Oona
- Cowboy Bebop (2021) as Peggy Langford
- Third Term (2020) as Daphne
- My Life Is Murder (2019) as Marianne Smalls
- Daniel (2019) as Mother
- Adrift (2018) as Christine
- Wanted (2016) as Alice
- The Light Between Oceans (2016) as Mrs. Hasluck
- Filthy Rich (2016) as Nancy
- 800 Words (2015) as Trish
- White Lies (2013) as Matron
- After the Waterfall (2010) as Joanna
- Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) as Orsova
- Legend of the Seeker (2008) as Prelate
- Burying Brian (2008)
- Kiss Me Deadly (2008) as Jillian
- 30 Days of Night (2007) as Lucy Ikos
- The Man Who Lost His Head (2007) as Eleanor Harrison
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) as Mrs. MacReady
- Outrageous Fortune (2005) as Ngaire Munroe-West
- Not Only But Always (2004) as Joan Rivers
- Raising Waylon (2004) as Harriet Caldwell
- No One Can Hear You (2001) as Pat Kelly
- Exposure (2001) as Detective Shoorwell
- Cleopatra 2525 (2000) as The Voice
- Savage Honeymoon (2000) as Maisy Savage
- Lawless (1999) as Susan Ellis
- Young Hercules (1998) as Hera (voice)
- The Frighteners (1996) as Magda Rees-Jones
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Newswoman
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Alcmene
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Mary Contrary (Newscaster)
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Jocasta
- Hercules and the Lost Kingdom (1994) as Queen Omphale
- The Last Tattoo (1994) as Henrietta Simpson
- Power Rangers (1993) as Ms Allister - Food Critic
- The Tommyknockers (1993) as Patricia McCardle
- Alex (1993) as Mrs. Benton
- Jack Be Nimble (1993) as Bernice
- Adrift (1993) as Party Guest 1
- Shortland Street (1992) as Julia Thornton
- Hot Target (1985) as Suzanne Maxwell
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Elizabeth Hawthorne best known for?
Elizabeth Hawthorne is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Royal Treatment (2022), Sweet Tooth (2021), Cowboy Bebop (2021), My Life Is Murder (2019).
When and where was Elizabeth Hawthorne born?
Elizabeth Hawthorne was born on April 30, 1947 in New Zealand.
How many credits does Elizabeth Hawthorne have?
Elizabeth Hawthorne has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2025.
What is Elizabeth Hawthorne's background in cinema and television?
Elizabeth Hawthorne ONZM is a New Zealand actress born on 30 April 1947. She has been credited in 45 film and television productions. Hawthorne is noted for portraying Mrs. Macready in the 2005 adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and for appearing in Peter Jackson’s supernatural...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Sweet Tooth (2021) as Oona — aged about 74
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Newswoman — aged about 48
- Legend of the Seeker (2008) as Prelate — aged about 61
- My Life Is Murder (2019) as Marianne Smalls — aged about 72
- The Light Between Oceans (2016) as Mrs. Hasluck — aged about 69
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) as Mrs. MacReady — aged about 58
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