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Alison Steadman

Bio: Alison Steadman (born 26 August 1946) is an English actor. She won the 1991 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress for the Mike Leigh (her husband 1973-2001) film Life is Sweet, and the 1993 Olivier Award for Best Actress for her role as Mari in the original production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Born: Mon, Aug 26 1946
Birthplace: Liverpool, England, UK
Alison Steadman is 78 years old
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Poster of Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
Alison Steadman will be
78 in Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
as 'Pam'.
Wed, Dec 25 2024
Poster of Better Man
Better Man
Alison Steadman will be
78 in Better Man
as 'Betty Williams'.
Wed, Dec 25 2024
Poster of The 1970s Dinner Party
The 1970s Dinner Party
Alison Steadman was
77 in The 1970s Dinner Party
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Thu, Dec 28 2023
Poster of Queen and Country
Queen and Country
Alison Steadman was
76 in Queen and Country
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Sep 10 2022
Poster of The King's Man
The King's Man
Alison Steadman was
75 in The King's Man
as 'Rita'.
Wed, Dec 22 2021
Poster of Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
Alison Steadman was
74 in Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
as 'Dora'.
Thu, Dec 24 2020
Poster of We Love Gavin and Stacey
We Love Gavin and Stacey
Alison Steadman was
73 in We Love Gavin and Stacey
Sat, Aug 15 2020
Poster of 23 Walks
23 Walks
Alison Steadman was
73 in 23 Walks
as 'Fern'.
Thu, Jul 30 2020
Poster of Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
Alison Steadman was
73 in Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
as 'Pam Shipman'.
Wed, Dec 25 2019
Poster of Off Grid
Off Grid
Alison Steadman was
73 in Off Grid
as 'Grace Tanner'.
Fri, Dec 13 2019
Poster of Care
Care
Alison Steadman was
72 in Care
as 'Mary'.
Sun, Dec 09 2018
Poster of Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs)
Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs)
Alison Steadman was
71 in Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs)
Wed, Nov 22 2017
Poster of Becky Watts Killed for Kicks
Becky Watts Killed for Kicks
Alison Steadman was
71 in Becky Watts Killed for Kicks
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Oct 18 2017
Poster of We Can Be Heroes
We Can Be Heroes
Alison Steadman was
70 in We Can Be Heroes
as 'Granny Evans'.
Sat, Jun 24 2017
Poster of Burn Burn Burn
Burn Burn Burn
Alison Steadman was
70 in Burn Burn Burn
as 'Diana'.
Fri, Oct 28 2016
Poster of Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood
Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood
Alison Steadman was
69 in Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 14 2016
Poster of Dad's Army
Dad's Army
Alison Steadman was
69 in Dad's Army
as 'Mrs. Fox'.
Fri, Feb 05 2016
Poster of Peterman
Peterman
Alison Steadman was
68 in Peterman
as 'Auntie Jean'.
Wed, Apr 01 2015
Poster of The One and Only Mike Leigh
The One and Only Mike Leigh
Alison Steadman was
68 in The One and Only Mike Leigh
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 24 2014
Poster of A Civil Arrangement
A Civil Arrangement
Alison Steadman was
65 in A Civil Arrangement
as 'Isobel'.
Sun, May 06 2012
Poster of French Exchange
French Exchange
Alison Steadman was
64 in French Exchange
as 'Mrs. Phillips'.
Thu, Jul 14 2011
Poster of Come Rain Come Shine
Come Rain Come Shine
Alison Steadman was
64 in Come Rain Come Shine
as 'Dora Mitchell'.
Mon, Dec 20 2010
Poster of Fry and Laurie Reunited
Fry and Laurie Reunited
Alison Steadman was
64 in Fry and Laurie Reunited
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 24 2010
Poster of Caravans: A British Love Affair
Caravans: A British Love Affair
Alison Steadman was
62 in Caravans: A British Love Affair
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Feb 25 2009
Poster of Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
Alison Steadman was
62 in Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008
as 'Pam Shipman'.
Wed, Dec 24 2008
Poster of Who Gets the Dog
Who Gets the Dog
Alison Steadman was
61 in Who Gets the Dog
as 'Jenny Evans'.
Sun, Dec 02 2007
Poster of Fanny Hill
Fanny Hill
Alison Steadman was
61 in Fanny Hill
as 'Mrs. Brown'.
Mon, Oct 22 2007
Poster of The Dinner Party
The Dinner Party
Alison Steadman was
61 in The Dinner Party
as 'Juliet'.
Sun, Sep 09 2007
Poster of The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
Alison Steadman was
60 in The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 03 2007
Poster of All About 'Abigail's Party'
All About 'Abigail's Party'
Alison Steadman was
60 in All About 'Abigail's Party'
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Loony in the Woods
Loony in the Woods
Alison Steadman was
59 in Loony in the Woods
as 'Crazy Butcher'.
Mon, Aug 07 2006
Poster of Confetti
Confetti
Alison Steadman was
59 in Confetti
as 'Sam's Mum'.
Fri, May 05 2006
Poster of The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
Alison Steadman was
58 in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
as 'Casting Agent'.
Fri, Oct 01 2004
Poster of Chunky Monkey
Chunky Monkey
Alison Steadman was
56 in Chunky Monkey
as 'Beryl'.
Wed, Mar 19 2003
Poster of D.I.Y. Hard
D.I.Y. Hard
Alison Steadman was
56 in D.I.Y. Hard
as 'Woman'.
Mon, Sep 30 2002
Poster of Ivor the Invisible
Ivor the Invisible
Alison Steadman was
55 in Ivor the Invisible
as 'Auntie Barbara (voice)'.
Mon, Dec 24 2001
Poster of Happy Now
Happy Now
Alison Steadman was
54 in Happy Now
as 'Bronwyn Race'.
Mon, Aug 20 2001
Poster of Topsy-Turvy
Topsy-Turvy
Alison Steadman was
53 in Topsy-Turvy
as 'Madame Leon'.
Wed, Dec 15 1999
Poster of Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk
Alison Steadman was
53 in Jack and the Beanstalk
as 'Mother / Veronica'.
Mon, Oct 11 1999
Poster of Santa's Last Christmas
Santa's Last Christmas
Alison Steadman was
52 in Santa's Last Christmas
as 'Mrs Whatnot (voice)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling
Alison Steadman was
51 in The Ugly Duckling
as 'The Hen (voice)'.
Thu, Sep 04 1997
Poster of The Missing Postman
The Missing Postman
Alison Steadman was
50 in The Missing Postman
as 'Christine Peacock'.
Fri, Mar 28 1997
Poster of Secrets & Lies
Secrets & Lies
Alison Steadman was
49 in Secrets & Lies
as 'Woman with Dog'.
Fri, May 24 1996
Poster of The Snow Queen's Revenge
The Snow Queen's Revenge
Alison Steadman was
49 in The Snow Queen's Revenge
as 'Pearl'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Gotta Get Out
Gotta Get Out
Alison Steadman was
48 in Gotta Get Out
as 'Maggie'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Do You Remember The First Time?
Do You Remember The First Time?
Alison Steadman was
47 in Do You Remember The First Time?
Sun, May 01 1994
Poster of Blame It on the Bellboy
Blame It on the Bellboy
Alison Steadman was
45 in Blame It on the Bellboy
as 'Rosemary Horton'.
Fri, Jan 24 1992
Poster of Selling Hitler
Selling Hitler
Alison Steadman was
44 in Selling Hitler
as 'Edda Goering'.
Tue, Jun 11 1991
Poster of Life Is Sweet
Life Is Sweet
Alison Steadman was
44 in Life Is Sweet
as 'Wendy'.
Thu, Nov 15 1990
Poster of News Hounds
News Hounds
Alison Steadman was
44 in News Hounds
as 'Jackie Johns'.
Sun, Sep 02 1990
Poster of A Small Mourning
A Small Mourning
Alison Steadman was
43 in A Small Mourning
as 'Marjorie'.
Wed, Sep 20 1989
Poster of Shirley Valentine
Shirley Valentine
Alison Steadman was
43 in Shirley Valentine
as 'Jane'.
Wed, Aug 30 1989
Poster of Wilt
Wilt
Alison Steadman was
42 in Wilt
as 'Eva'.
Fri, May 12 1989
Poster of Virtuoso
Virtuoso
Alison Steadman was
42 in Virtuoso
as 'Brenda'.
Sun, Feb 12 1989
Poster of Monster Maker
Monster Maker
Alison Steadman was
42 in Monster Maker
as 'Perriwinkle'.
Mon, Jan 23 1989
Poster of 7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting
7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting
Alison Steadman was
42 in 7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting
as 'Janista Maine'.
Tue, Jan 17 1989
Poster of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Alison Steadman was
42 in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
as 'Daisy'.
Wed, Dec 07 1988
Poster of Stormy Monday
Stormy Monday
Alison Steadman was
41 in Stormy Monday
as 'Mayoress'.
Sun, May 01 1988
Poster of The Short & Curlies
The Short & Curlies
Alison Steadman was
41 in The Short & Curlies
as 'Betty'.
Tue, Dec 01 1987
Poster of Clockwise
Clockwise
Alison Steadman was
39 in Clockwise
as 'Gwenda Stimpson'.
Sat, Mar 01 1986
Poster of Coming Through
Coming Through
Alison Steadman was
39 in Coming Through
as 'Kate'.
Fri, Dec 27 1985
Poster of Number One
Number One
Alison Steadman was
38 in Number One
as 'Doreen'.
Fri, Mar 01 1985
Poster of The Caucasian Chalk Circle
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Alison Steadman was
38 in The Caucasian Chalk Circle
as 'Kato/Natella/Aniko'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of A Private Function
A Private Function
Alison Steadman was
38 in A Private Function
as 'Mrs. Allardyce'.
Fri, Nov 09 1984
Poster of Champions
Champions
Alison Steadman was
37 in Champions
as 'Mary Hussey'.
Fri, Apr 20 1984
Poster of Tartuffe, or The Imposter
Tartuffe, or The Imposter
Alison Steadman was
36 in Tartuffe, or The Imposter
as 'Elmire'.
Thu, Jul 28 1983
Poster of P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang
P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang
Alison Steadman was
36 in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang
as 'Miss Land'.
Wed, Nov 03 1982
Poster of Mike Leigh: Making Plays
Mike Leigh: Making Plays
Alison Steadman was
36 in Mike Leigh: Making Plays
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 04 1982
Poster of The Muscle Market
The Muscle Market
Alison Steadman was
34 in The Muscle Market
as 'Susan'.
Tue, Jan 13 1981
Poster of Pasmore
Pasmore
Alison Steadman was
34 in Pasmore
as 'Kay Pasmore'.
Tue, Oct 21 1980
Poster of Two Days That Shook the Branch
Two Days That Shook the Branch
Alison Steadman was
31 in Two Days That Shook the Branch
as 'Norma Hardy'.
Tue, May 09 1978
Poster of Abigail's Party
Abigail's Party
Alison Steadman was
31 in Abigail's Party
as 'Beverley'.
Tue, Nov 01 1977
Poster of Our Flesh and Blood
Our Flesh and Blood
Alison Steadman was
30 in Our Flesh and Blood
as 'Jan Blincoe'.
Tue, Jan 18 1977
Poster of Bag of Yeast
Bag of Yeast
Alison Steadman was
29 in Bag of Yeast
as 'Margaret Hudson'.
Sun, Feb 22 1976
Poster of Nuts in May
Nuts in May
Alison Steadman was
29 in Nuts in May
as 'Candice Marie'.
Tue, Jan 13 1976
Poster of Through the Night
Through the Night
Alison Steadman was
29 in Through the Night
as 'Christine Potts'.
Tue, Dec 02 1975
Poster of Early to Bed
Early to Bed
Alison Steadman was
28 in Early to Bed
as 'Helen'.
Thu, Mar 20 1975
Poster of Taking Leave
Taking Leave
Alison Steadman was
28 in Taking Leave
as 'Nonie'.
Thu, Nov 28 1974
Poster of Girl
Girl
Alison Steadman was
27 in Girl
as 'Jackie'.
Mon, Feb 25 1974
Poster of Hard Labour
Hard Labour
Alison Steadman was
26 in Hard Labour
as 'Veronica Thornley'.
Mon, Mar 12 1973
Poster of Degas and Pissario Fall Out
Degas and Pissario Fall Out
Alison Steadman will be
78+ in Degas and Pissario Fall Out
as 'Emma Dumay'.
Unreleased
Poster of King of the Teds
King of the Teds
Alison Steadman will be
78+ in King of the Teds
as 'Tina'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry
Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry
Alison Steadman was
76+ in Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry
as 'Alison Steadman'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2023
Poster of Here We Go
Here We Go
Alison Steadman was
75+ in Here We Go
as 'Sue Jessop'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 29 2022
Poster of Rules of the Game
Rules of the Game
Alison Steadman was
75+ in Rules of the Game
as 'Anita Jenkins'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 11 2022
Poster of Life
Life
Alison Steadman was
74+ in Life
as 'Gail Reynolds'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 2020
Poster of DNA Journey
DNA Journey
Alison Steadman was
73+ in DNA Journey
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 10 2019
Poster of Butterfly
Butterfly
Alison Steadman was
72+ in Butterfly
as 'Barbara'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 2018
Poster of Hold the Sunset
Hold the Sunset
Alison Steadman was
71+ in Hold the Sunset
as 'Edith'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 2018
Poster of Gareth's All Star Choir
Gareth's All Star Choir
Alison Steadman was
68+ in Gareth's All Star Choir
as 'Herself - Choir Member'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 03 2014
Poster of Boomers
Boomers
Alison Steadman was
67+ in Boomers
as 'Joyce'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 15 2014
Poster of The Great War: The People's Story
The Great War: The People's Story
Alison Steadman was
67+ in The Great War: The People's Story
as 'Hallie Eustace Miles'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 10 2014
Poster of Inside No. 9
Inside No. 9
Alison Steadman was
67+ in Inside No. 9
as 'Anne'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 05 2014
Poster of Yonderland
Yonderland
Alison Steadman was
67+ in Yonderland
as 'Barbara'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 10 2013
Poster of Orphan Black
Orphan Black
Alison Steadman was
66+ in Orphan Black
as 'Kendall Malone'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2013
Poster of Gadget Man
Gadget Man
Alison Steadman was
66+ in Gadget Man
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 19 2012
Poster of The Syndicate
The Syndicate
Alison Steadman was
65+ in The Syndicate
as 'Rose Wilson'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 27 2012
Poster of The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
Alison Steadman was
65+ in The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
as 'Self - Contestant'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 2012
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Alison Steadman was
65+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as 'Self - Participant'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of All Roads Lead Home
All Roads Lead Home
Alison Steadman was
65+ in All Roads Lead Home
as 'Herself'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2011
Poster of Little Crackers
Little Crackers
Alison Steadman was
64+ in Little Crackers
as 'Alison's Mother'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 19 2010
Poster of Fanny Hill
Fanny Hill
Alison Steadman was
61+ in Fanny Hill
as 'Mrs. Brown'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 22 2007
Poster of Gavin & Stacey
Gavin & Stacey
Alison Steadman was
60+ in Gavin & Stacey
as ', Pam Shipman'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 13 2007
Poster of Lewis
Lewis
Alison Steadman was
60+ in Lewis
as 'Rev. Martha Seager'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Alison Steadman was
59+ in The One Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Great British Menu
Great British Menu
Alison Steadman was
59+ in Great British Menu
as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 10 2006
Poster of Twisted Tales
Twisted Tales
Alison Steadman was
58+ in Twisted Tales
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 16 2005
Poster of The Worst Week of My Life
The Worst Week of My Life
Alison Steadman was
57+ in The Worst Week of My Life
as 'Angela Cook'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 12 2004
Poster of Bosom Pals
Bosom Pals
Alison Steadman was
57+ in Bosom Pals
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 26 2004
Poster of Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale
Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale
Alison Steadman was
56+ in Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale
as 'Mrs. Meisling'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 08 2002
Poster of Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
Alison Steadman was
54+ in Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
as 'Pauline Mole'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 02 2001
Poster of Lenny Henry in Pieces
Lenny Henry in Pieces
Alison Steadman was
54+ in Lenny Henry in Pieces
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 30 2000
Poster of Fat Friends
Fat Friends
Alison Steadman was
54+ in Fat Friends
as 'Betty Simpson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 12 2000
Poster of Let Them Eat Cake
Let Them Eat Cake
Alison Steadman was
53+ in Let Them Eat Cake
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 09 1999
Poster of Stressed Eric
Stressed Eric
Alison Steadman was
51+ in Stressed Eric
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 20 1998
Poster of The Missing Postman
The Missing Postman
Alison Steadman was
50+ in The Missing Postman
as 'Christine Peacock'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 29 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Alison Steadman was
50+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Abigail Tonev'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of No Bananas
No Bananas
Alison Steadman was
49+ in No Bananas
as 'Evelyn Hamilton'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 05 1996
Poster of Karaoke
Karaoke
Alison Steadman was
49+ in Karaoke
as 'Mrs. Haynes'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 28 1996
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
Alison Steadman was
49+ in Dalziel & Pascoe
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of Coogan's Run
Coogan's Run
Alison Steadman was
49+ in Coogan's Run
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 1995
Poster of Crapston Villas
Crapston Villas
Alison Steadman was
49+ in Crapston Villas
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 27 1995
Poster of Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
Alison Steadman was
49+ in Pride and Prejudice
as 'Mrs. Bennet'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1995
Poster of Kavanagh Q.C.
Kavanagh Q.C.
Alison Steadman was
48+ in Kavanagh Q.C.
as 'Evelyn Marie Kendall'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 03 1995
Poster of The Wimbledon Poisoner
The Wimbledon Poisoner
Alison Steadman was
48+ in The Wimbledon Poisoner
as 'Elinor Farr'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 11 1994
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Alison Steadman was
46+ in GMTV
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Gone to Seed
Gone to Seed
Alison Steadman was
46+ in Gone to Seed
as 'Hilda Plant'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 13 1992
Poster of Gone to the Dogs
Gone to the Dogs
Alison Steadman was
45+ in Gone to the Dogs
as 'Lauren Patterson'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 29 1991
Poster of The Jim Henson Hour
The Jim Henson Hour
Alison Steadman was
42+ in The Jim Henson Hour
as 'Perriwinkle'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of The Singing Detective
The Singing Detective
Alison Steadman was
40+ in The Singing Detective
as 'Mrs. Marlow'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1986
Poster of Oil Strike North
Oil Strike North
Alison Steadman was
29+ in Oil Strike North
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 26 1975
Poster of The Wackers
The Wackers
Alison Steadman was
28+ in The Wackers
as 'Bernadette Clarkson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 19 1975
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Alison Steadman was
26+ in Crown Court
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Alison Steadman was
24+ in Play for Today
as 'Nonie, Veronica, Jan Blincoe, Kay Pasmore, Susan'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of The BAFTA Awards
The BAFTA Awards
Alison Steadman was
2+ in The BAFTA Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 29 1949