The Crown Cast (2016-2023)
Netflix | Historical Drama | 6 Seasons, 60 Episodes | Created by Peter Morgan
The Crown chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to modern times. The series depicts the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half of the twentieth century.
Seasons 1-2 Cast (1947-1964)
Claire Foy
Queen Elizabeth II
The young Queen navigating early years of her reign
Matt Smith
Prince Philip
Duke of Edinburgh, Elizabeth's husband
Vanessa Kirby
Princess Margaret
Elizabeth's younger sister
John Lithgow
Winston Churchill
Prime Minister during Elizabeth's early reign
Victoria Hamilton
Queen Mother
Elizabeth's mother
Jared Harris
King George VI
Elizabeth's father (Season 1)
Seasons 3-4 Cast (1964-1990)
Olivia Colman
Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen in her middle years
Tobias Menzies
Prince Philip
Duke of Edinburgh
Helena Bonham Carter
Princess Margaret
Elizabeth's sister in middle age
Josh O'Connor
Prince Charles
The Prince of Wales
Emma Corrin
Diana Spencer
Young Diana, Princess of Wales (Season 4)
Gillian Anderson
Margaret Thatcher
Prime Minister (Season 4)
Seasons 5-6 Cast (1990-2005)
Imelda Staunton
Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen in her later years
Jonathan Pryce
Prince Philip
Duke of Edinburgh in later years
Lesley Manville
Princess Margaret
Elizabeth's sister in later years
Dominic West
Prince Charles
The Prince of Wales in middle age
Elizabeth Debicki
Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana in her final years
Olivia Williams
Camilla Parker Bowles
Charles's longtime companion and future wife
Notable Supporting Cast
| Actor/Actress | Character | Role Description | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Doherty | Princess Anne | The Queen's daughter (young adult) | Seasons 3-4 |
| Claudia Harrison | Princess Anne | The Queen's daughter (older) | Seasons 5-6 |
| Ben Daniels | Lord Snowdon | Princess Margaret's husband | Season 3 |
| Marion Bailey | Queen Mother | Elizabeth's mother (middle years) | Seasons 3-4 |
| Marcia Warren | Queen Mother | Elizabeth's mother (later years) | Season 5 |
| Jason Watkins | Harold Wilson | Prime Minister | Season 3 |
| Jonny Lee Miller | John Major | Prime Minister | Season 5 |
| Bertie Carvel | Tony Blair | Prime Minister | Season 6 |
| Ed McVey | Prince William | Young Prince William | Season 6 |
| Luther Ford | Prince Harry | Young Prince Harry | Season 6 |
| Meg Bellamy | Kate Middleton | Young Kate at university | Season 6 |
| Khalid Abdalla | Dodi Fayed | Diana's companion | Seasons 5-6 |
| Salim Daw | Mohamed Al-Fayed | Dodi's father, Harrods owner | Seasons 5-6 |
| Humayun Saeed | Dr. Hasnat Khan | Diana's romantic interest | Season 5 |
| Timothy Dalton | Peter Townsend | Margaret's love interest | Season 5 |
| Tom Byrne | Prince Andrew | The Queen's second son | Seasons 4-5 |
| James Murray | Prince Andrew | Older Prince Andrew | Season 6 |
Production Team
Peter Morgan
Creator, Writer, Executive Producer
Stephen Daldry
Executive Producer, Director
Andy Harries
Executive Producer
Suzanne Mackie
Executive Producer
Hans Zimmer
Main Theme Composer
Martin Phipps
Composer (Seasons 3-6)
Awards & Recognition
Emmy Awards
- 21 Emmy wins from 69 nominations
- Outstanding Drama Series (2021)
- Outstanding Lead Actress - Claire Foy (2018)
- Outstanding Lead Actress - Olivia Colman (2021)
- Outstanding Supporting Actor - John Lithgow (2017)
- Outstanding Supporting Actor - Josh O'Connor (2021)
- Outstanding Supporting Actor - Tobias Menzies (2021)
- Outstanding Supporting Actress - Gillian Anderson (2021)
Golden Globe Awards
- Best Television Series - Drama (2017, 2021)
- Best Actress - Claire Foy (2017)
- Best Actress - Olivia Colman (2020)
- Best Actress - Emma Corrin (2021)
- Best Supporting Actor - Josh O'Connor (2021)
- Best Supporting Actress - Gillian Anderson (2021)
Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Outstanding Drama Ensemble (2017, 2020)
- Outstanding Female Actor - Claire Foy (2017, 2018)
- Outstanding Male Actor - John Lithgow (2017)
BAFTA Television Awards
- Best Drama Series
- Multiple acting awards
Series Conclusion
The Crown concluded its six-season run on December 14, 2023. The series covered nearly 60 years of British royal history, from Princess Elizabeth's wedding in 1947 to the early 2000s, including the aftermath of Princess Diana's death and Prince William's early relationship with Kate Middleton. The show is renowned for its lavish production values, with a reported budget of $130 million for the first two seasons alone, making it one of the most expensive television series ever produced.