Joanna Scanlan

Joanna Scanlan

Born 1961-10-27 (age 64) West Kirby, Merseyside, England, UK
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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.

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Known For

Stardust
Stardust

2007

as Mormo

The Other Boleyn Girl
The Other Boleyn Girl

2008

as Midwife

Notes on a Scandal
Notes on a Scandal

2006

as Sue Hodge

Bridget Jones's Baby
Bridget Jones's Baby

2016

as Cathy - Make Up Lady

In the Loop
In the Loop

2009

as Roz

Girl with a Pearl Earring
Wicked Little Letters
Tulip Fever
Tulip Fever

2017

as Mrs. Overvalt

Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre

1997

as Bessie

Testament of Youth
Testament of Youth

2015

as Aunt Belle

Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots

2005

as Trish

How to Talk to Girls at Parties
How to Talk to Girls at Parties

2017

as Marion, Enn’s Mother

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The Announcement

2000

as Debbie

Joy
Joy

2024

as Gladys May

How to Build a Girl
How to Build a Girl

2020

as Mrs. Belling

The Invisible Woman
The Invisible Woman

2013

as Catherine Dickens

Get Santa
Get Santa

2014

as Ruth

Grow Your Own
Grow Your Own

2007

as Barbara

After Love
After Love

2021

as Mary/Fahima