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Quick Facts

Born:
1985-05-02

Birthplace:
Hammersmith, London, England, UK

Credits:
43 Total Roles

Lily Allen

Acting

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Biography

Lily Allen is a British singer, songwriter, author, actress, and businesswoman.

Her music career incorporates elements of electropop, R&B, ska, and reggae.

Throughout her long spanning music career, Allen has released fourth studio albums: 'It's Not Me, It's You' (2009), 'Sheezus' (2014) both records topped the UK Albums Charts and 'Alright, Still' (2006) and 'No Shame' (2018) which peaked at 2 and 8 on the United Kingdom, respectively. As well, she has topped the UK Singles Charts in three occasions, with the number #1 smash hits: 'Smile' (2006), 'The Fear' (2009), and Somewhere Only We Know (2014). She has received several recognitions for her music, including nominations for nine BRIT Awards (including one win for British Female Solo Artist in 2010), one Grammy Award nomination for Best Alternative Album (Alright, Still), three Ivor Novello Awards wins, one Mercury Prize nomination for Album Of The Year (No Shame), and twelve NME Awards (including three wins). As an actress, Allen made her debut on the big screen on 'How to Build a Girl' (2019), and in 2021, she made her West End debut in the new play '2:22 A Ghost Story', for which she received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress.

In 2018, Allen released her autobiographical book, 'My Thoughts Exactly' to positive reviews, and several extracts from the book generated considerable press coverage prior to release.

She currently stars on the Sky Atlantic original comedy series, 'Dreamland' (2023–)

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 Night & Day MOVIE Mary Datchet
2023 Dreamland TV Mel
2021 CBS Mornings TV Self
2020 How to Build a Girl MOVIE Elizabeth Taylor
2019 Shopping with Keith Lemon TV Self
2018 The Big Narstie Show TV Self
2017 Sounds Like Friday Night TV Self
2014 The Michael McIntyre Chat Show TV Self - Guest
2014 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV Self
2013 Robbie Williams - One Night At the Palladium MOVIE Self

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