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Joanna Scanlan Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1961-10-27

Birthplace:
West Kirby, Merseyside, England, UK

Credits:
104 Total Roles

Joanna Scanlan

Acting

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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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Riot Women TV Beth
2025 Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy MOVIE Cathy
2025 Rhubarb Rhubarb MOVIE Self
2024 Joy MOVIE Gladys May
2024 Killed Without A Trace TV Presenter
2024 A Very Royal Scandal TV Amanda Thirsk
2024 The Rising of the Sap MOVIE Elizabeth
2024 Tabby McTat MOVIE Pat (voice)
2024 Wicked Little Letters MOVIE Ann
2023 Boat Story TV Pat Tooh

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