Quick Facts
Born:
1949-12-04
Birthplace:
Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
Credits:
46 Total Roles
Pamela Stephenson
Acting
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Biography
Pamela Stephenson (born December 4, 1949) is a New Zealand actress and comedian, writer and psychologist, known for Superman III (1983), History of the World: Part I (1981) and UK satirical sketch show, Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979-1982).
She moved with her family to Australia in 1953 and studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). After playing several stage and television roles, she emigrated to the United Kingdom in 1976.
She has been married to Scottish actor/comedian Billy Connolly since December 20, 1989 in which they have three children: Daisy (b. 1983), Amy (b. 1986), Scarlett (b. 1988). She was previously married to Nicholas Ball. Pamela has since retired from acting and obtained a doctorate in psychology, and is now known as Lady Connelly.
She moved with her family to Australia in 1953 and studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). After playing several stage and television roles, she emigrated to the United Kingdom in 1976.
She has been married to Scottish actor/comedian Billy Connolly since December 20, 1989 in which they have three children: Daisy (b. 1983), Amy (b. 1986), Scarlett (b. 1988). She was previously married to Nicholas Ball. Pamela has since retired from acting and obtained a doctorate in psychology, and is now known as Lady Connelly.
Known For
Superman III
Lorelei Ambrosia
History of the World: Part I
Mademoiselle Rimbaud
Saturday Night Live
Self - Various Characters
The Graham Norton Show
Self
Space: 1999
Michelle Osgood
Bloodbath at the House of Death
Dr. Barbara Coyle
Tales of the Unexpected
Cathy
The New Avengers
Wendy
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Walker's Women MOVIE | Linda (archive footage) |
| 2009 | Not Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2008 | Q&A TV | Self - Panellist |
| 2007 | Shrink Rap TV | Self - Presenter |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self |
| 2006 | Murder or Mutiny TV | Herself |
| 2006 | The Best of Not The Nine O'Clock News Volume One MOVIE | Self |
| 2002 | Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute MOVIE | Self |
| 1999 | Rove TV | Self |