Known For
Acting
Birthday
October 27, 1961 (age 65)
Place of Birth
West Kirby, Merseyside, England, UK
Also Known As
- Jo Scanlan
- Ms. Joanna Scanlan
- Joanna Scanlon
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.
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Known For - Movies
Stardust
as Mormo
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
as Cathy
The Other Boleyn Girl
as Midwife
Girl with a Pearl Earring
as Tanneke
Notes on a Scandal
as Sue Hodge
Bridget Jones's Baby
as Cathy - Make Up Lady
Joy
as Gladys May
Wicked Little Letters
as Ann
Tulip Fever
as Mrs. Overvalt
Kinky Boots
as Trish
Known For - TV Shows
Midsomer Murders
as Clara Trout
Slow Horses
as Moira Tregorian
Peak Practice
as Midwife
Have I Got News for You
as Self
Would I Lie to You?
as Self
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
as Audrey Barker
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
as Herself - Panellist
McDonald & Dodds
as Kelly Mulcreevy
Little Britain
as Lou's Girlfriend Anya
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
as Self – Actor