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Joanna Scanlan

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1961-10-27 (Age: 65)

Place of Birth

West Kirby, Merseyside, England, UK

Joanna Scanlan

Biography

Joanna Marion Scanlan (born 27 October 1961) is a British actress and writer. On television, she is known for her roles in The Thick of It (2005–2012), Big School (2013–2014), Puppy Love (2014), No Offence (2015–2018), Requiem (2018), and The Larkins (2021). She was nominated for three BAFTA TV Awards for Getting On (2009–2012), including two for Best Writing. Scanlan's film appearances include Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003), Notes on a Scandal (2006), The Invisible Woman (2013), and Bridget Jones's Baby (2016). She won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the 2020 film After Love. She was the first person since 2003 to win the award without being nominated for the corresponding Oscar. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joanna Scanlan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Filmography (43)

⭐ 6.4 Role: Cathy

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

2025
⭐ 0 Role: Unknown

Rhubarb Rhubarb

2025
⭐ 6.8 Role: Gladys May

Joy

2024
⭐ 0 Role: Elizabeth

The Rising of the Sap

2024
⭐ 6.8 Role: Pat (voice)

Tabby McTat

2024
⭐ 6.9 Role: Ann

Wicked Little Letters

2024
⭐ 7.0 Role: Linda

This Is Christmas

2022
⭐ 0 Role: Unknown

Ropey

2021
⭐ 7.1 Role: Maggie

Don vs Lightning

2021
⭐ 7.1 Role: Mary/Fahima

After Love

2021
⭐ 5.7 Role: Mrs. Belling

How to Build a Girl

2020
⭐ 6.4 Role: Lyn

Pin Cushion

2018
⭐ 3.7 Role: Janet

Wild Honey Pie!

2018
⭐ 6.0 Role: Marion, Enn’s Mother

How to Talk to Girls at Parties

2017
⭐ 6.5 Role: Mrs. Overvalt

Tulip Fever

2017