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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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Gavin & Stacey: The Finale

Alison Steadman was

78 in Gavin & Stacey: The Finale

as 'Pam Shipman'.

Wed, Dec 25 2024

Better Man

Alison Steadman was

78 in Better Man

as 'Betty Williams'.

Sat, Dec 14 2024

The 1970s Dinner Party

Alison Steadman was

77 in The 1970s Dinner Party

as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.

Thu, Dec 28 2023

Queen and Country

Alison Steadman was

76 in Queen and Country

as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Sat, Sep 10 2022

The King's Man

Alison Steadman was

75 in The King's Man

as 'Rita'.

Wed, Dec 22 2021

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

We Love Gavin and Stacey

Alison Steadman was

73 in We Love Gavin and Stacey

Sat, Aug 15 2020

23 Walks

Alison Steadman was

73 in 23 Walks

as 'Fern'.

Thu, Jul 30 2020

Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas

Alison Steadman was

73 in Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas

as 'Pam Shipman'.

Wed, Dec 25 2019

Off Grid

Alison Steadman was

73 in Off Grid

as 'Grace Tanner'.

Fri, Dec 13 2019

Care

Alison Steadman was

72 in Care

as 'Mary'.

Sun, Dec 09 2018

Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs)

Alison Steadman was

71 in Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs)

Wed, Nov 22 2017

Becky Watts Killed for Kicks

Alison Steadman was

71 in Becky Watts Killed for Kicks

as 'Narrator'.

Wed, Oct 18 2017

We Can Be Heroes

Alison Steadman was

70 in We Can Be Heroes

as 'Granny Evans'.

Sat, Jun 24 2017

Burn Burn Burn

Alison Steadman was

70 in Burn Burn Burn

as 'Diana'.

Fri, Oct 28 2016

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

Dad's Army

Alison Steadman was

69 in Dad's Army

as 'Mrs. Fox'.

Fri, Feb 05 2016

Peterman

Alison Steadman was

68 in Peterman

as 'Auntie Jean'.

Wed, Apr 01 2015

The One and Only Mike Leigh

Alison Steadman was

68 in The One and Only Mike Leigh

as 'Self'.

Mon, Nov 24 2014

A Civil Arrangement

Alison Steadman was

65 in A Civil Arrangement

as 'Isobel'.

Sun, May 06 2012

French Exchange

Alison Steadman was

64 in French Exchange

as 'Mrs. Phillips'.

Thu, Jul 14 2011

Come Rain Come Shine

Alison Steadman was

64 in Come Rain Come Shine

as 'Dora Mitchell'.

Mon, Dec 20 2010

Fry and Laurie Reunited

Alison Steadman was

64 in Fry and Laurie Reunited

as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.

Wed, Nov 24 2010

Caravans: A British Love Affair

Alison Steadman was

62 in Caravans: A British Love Affair

as 'Narrator'.

Wed, Feb 25 2009

Who Gets the Dog

Alison Steadman was

61 in Who Gets the Dog

as 'Jenny Evans'.

Sun, Dec 02 2007

Fanny Hill

Alison Steadman was

61 in Fanny Hill

as 'Mrs. Brown'.

Mon, Oct 22 2007

The Dinner Party

Alison Steadman was

61 in The Dinner Party

as 'Juliet'.

Sun, Sep 09 2007

The 50 Greatest Television Dramas

Alison Steadman was

60 in The 50 Greatest Television Dramas

as 'Self'.

Sat, Feb 03 2007

All About 'Abigail's Party'

Alison Steadman was

60 in All About 'Abigail's Party'

as 'Self'.

Mon, Jan 01 2007

Loony in the Woods

Alison Steadman was

59 in Loony in the Woods

as 'Crazy Butcher'.

Mon, Aug 07 2006

Confetti

Alison Steadman was

59 in Confetti

as 'Sam's Mum'.

Fri, May 05 2006

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

Chunky Monkey

Alison Steadman was

56 in Chunky Monkey

as 'Beryl'.

Wed, Mar 19 2003

D.I.Y. Hard

Alison Steadman was

56 in D.I.Y. Hard

as 'Woman'.

Mon, Sep 30 2002

Ivor the Invisible

Alison Steadman was

55 in Ivor the Invisible

as 'Auntie Barbara (voice)'.

Mon, Dec 24 2001

Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember - The Movie

Alison Steadman was

55 in Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember - The Movie

as 'Mayoress Bunty Ferguson (voice)'.

Mon, Oct 22 2001

Happy Now

Alison Steadman was

54 in Happy Now

as 'Bronwyn Race'.

Mon, Aug 20 2001

Topsy-Turvy

Alison Steadman was

53 in Topsy-Turvy

as 'Madame Leon'.

Wed, Dec 15 1999

Jack and the Beanstalk

Alison Steadman was

53 in Jack and the Beanstalk

as 'Mother / Veronica'.

Mon, Oct 11 1999

Santa's Last Christmas

Alison Steadman was

52 in Santa's Last Christmas

as 'Mrs Whatnot (voice)'.

Fri, Jan 01 1999

The Ugly Duckling

Alison Steadman was

51 in The Ugly Duckling

as 'The Hen (voice)'.

Thu, Sep 04 1997

The Missing Postman

Alison Steadman was

50 in The Missing Postman

as 'Christine Peacock'.

Fri, Mar 28 1997

Secrets & Lies

Alison Steadman was

49 in Secrets & Lies

as 'Woman with Dog'.

Fri, May 24 1996

The Snow Queen's Revenge

Alison Steadman was

49 in The Snow Queen's Revenge

as 'Pearl'.

Mon, Jan 01 1996

Gotta Get Out

Alison Steadman was

48 in Gotta Get Out

as 'Maggie'.

Sun, Jan 01 1995

Do You Remember the First Time?

Alison Steadman was

47 in Do You Remember the First Time?

Sun, May 01 1994

Degas and Pissario Fall Out

Alison Steadman was

47 in Degas and Pissario Fall Out

as 'Emma Dumay'.

Tue, Mar 01 1994

Blame It on the Bellboy

Alison Steadman was

45 in Blame It on the Bellboy

as 'Rosemary Horton'.

Fri, Jan 24 1992

Selling Hitler

Alison Steadman was

44 in Selling Hitler

as 'Edda Goering'.

Tue, Jun 11 1991

Life Is Sweet

Alison Steadman was

44 in Life Is Sweet

as 'Wendy'.

Thu, Nov 15 1990

News Hounds

Alison Steadman was

44 in News Hounds

as 'Jackie Johns'.

Sun, Sep 02 1990

A Small Mourning

Alison Steadman was

43 in A Small Mourning

as 'Marjorie'.

Wed, Sep 20 1989

Shirley Valentine

Alison Steadman was

43 in Shirley Valentine

as 'Jane'.

Wed, Aug 30 1989

Wilt

Alison Steadman was

42 in Wilt

as 'Eva'.

Fri, May 12 1989

Virtuoso

Alison Steadman was

42 in Virtuoso

as 'Brenda'.

Sun, Feb 12 1989

Monster Maker

Alison Steadman was

42 in Monster Maker

as 'Perriwinkle'.

Mon, Jan 23 1989

7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting

Alison Steadman was

42 in 7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting

as 'Janista Maine'.

Tue, Jan 17 1989

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Alison Steadman was

42 in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

as 'Daisy'.

Wed, Dec 07 1988

Stormy Monday

Alison Steadman was

41 in Stormy Monday

as 'Mayoress'.

Sun, May 01 1988

The Short & Curlies

Alison Steadman was

41 in The Short & Curlies

as 'Betty'.

Tue, Dec 01 1987

Clockwise

Alison Steadman was

39 in Clockwise

as 'Gwenda Stimpson'.

Sat, Mar 01 1986

Coming Through

Alison Steadman was

39 in Coming Through

as 'Kate'.

Fri, Dec 27 1985

Number One

Alison Steadman was

38 in Number One

as 'Doreen'.

Fri, Mar 01 1985

The Caucasian Chalk Circle

Alison Steadman was

38 in The Caucasian Chalk Circle

as 'Kato/Natella/Aniko'.

Tue, Jan 01 1985

A Private Function

Alison Steadman was

38 in A Private Function

as 'Mrs. Allardyce'.

Fri, Nov 09 1984

Champions

Alison Steadman was

37 in Champions

as 'Mary Hussey'.

Fri, Apr 20 1984

Tartuffe, or The Imposter

Alison Steadman was

36 in Tartuffe, or The Imposter

as 'Elmire'.

Thu, Jul 28 1983

P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang

Alison Steadman was

36 in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang

as 'Miss Land'.

Wed, Nov 03 1982

Mike Leigh: Making Plays

Alison Steadman was

36 in Mike Leigh: Making Plays

as 'Self'.

Sat, Sep 04 1982

The Muscle Market

Alison Steadman was

34 in The Muscle Market

as 'Susan'.

Tue, Jan 13 1981

Pasmore

Alison Steadman was

34 in Pasmore

as 'Kay Pasmore'.

Tue, Oct 21 1980

Two Days That Shook the Branch

Alison Steadman was

31 in Two Days That Shook the Branch

as 'Norma Hardy'.

Tue, May 09 1978

Abigail's Party

Alison Steadman was

31 in Abigail's Party

as 'Beverley'.

Tue, Nov 01 1977

Our Flesh and Blood

Alison Steadman was

30 in Our Flesh and Blood

as 'Jan Blincoe'.

Tue, Jan 18 1977

Bag of Yeast

Alison Steadman was

29 in Bag of Yeast

as 'Margaret Hudson'.

Sun, Feb 22 1976

Nuts in May

Alison Steadman was

29 in Nuts in May

as 'Candice Marie'.

Tue, Jan 13 1976

Through the Night

Alison Steadman was

29 in Through the Night

as 'Christine Potts'.

Tue, Dec 02 1975

Early to Bed

Alison Steadman was

28 in Early to Bed

as 'Helen'.

Thu, Mar 20 1975

Taking Leave

Alison Steadman was

28 in Taking Leave

as 'Nonie'.

Thu, Nov 28 1974

Girl

Alison Steadman was

27 in Girl

as 'Jackie'.

Mon, Feb 25 1974

Hard Labour

Alison Steadman was

26 in Hard Labour

as 'Veronica Thornley'.

Mon, Mar 12 1973

Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale

Alison Steadman will be

78+ in Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale

as 'Self'.

Unreleased

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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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

Here We Go

Alison Steadman was

75+ in Here We Go

as 'Sue Jessop'.

First Air Date
Fri, Apr 29 2022

Rules of the Game

Alison Steadman was

75+ in Rules of the Game

as 'Anita Jenkins'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jan 11 2022

Life

Alison Steadman was

74+ in Life

as 'Gail Reynolds'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 2020

DNA Journey

Alison Steadman was

73+ in DNA Journey

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 10 2019

Butterfly

Alison Steadman was

72+ in Butterfly

as 'Barbara'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 2018

Hold the Sunset

Alison Steadman was

71+ in Hold the Sunset

as 'Edith'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 2018

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

Boomers

Alison Steadman was

67+ in Boomers

as 'Joyce'.

First Air Date
Fri, Aug 15 2014

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

Inside No. 9

Alison Steadman was

67+ in Inside No. 9

as 'Anne'.

First Air Date
Wed, Feb 05 2014

Yonderland

Alison Steadman was

67+ in Yonderland

as 'Barbara'.

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 10 2013

Orphan Black

Alison Steadman was

66+ in Orphan Black

as 'Kendall Malone'.

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2013

Gadget Man

Alison Steadman was

66+ in Gadget Man

First Air Date
Mon, Nov 19 2012

The Syndicate

Alison Steadman was

65+ in The Syndicate

as 'Rose Wilson'.

First Air Date
Tue, Mar 27 2012

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

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Alison Steadman was

65+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

as 'Self - Participant'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011

All Roads Lead Home

Alison Steadman was

65+ in All Roads Lead Home

as 'Herself'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2011

Little Crackers

Alison Steadman was

64+ in Little Crackers

as 'Alison's Mother'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 19 2010

Fanny Hill

Alison Steadman was

61+ in Fanny Hill

as 'Mrs. Brown'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 22 2007

Gavin & Stacey

Alison Steadman was

60+ in Gavin & Stacey

as 'Pam Shipman'.

First Air Date
Sun, May 13 2007

Lewis

Alison Steadman was

60+ in Lewis

as 'Rev. Martha Seager'.

First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 2007

The One Show

Alison Steadman was

59+ in The One Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006

Great British Menu

Alison Steadman was

59+ in Great British Menu

as 'Self - Guest Judge'.

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 10 2006

Twisted Tales

Alison Steadman was

58+ in Twisted Tales

First Air Date
Sun, Jan 16 2005

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

Bosom Pals

Alison Steadman was

57+ in Bosom Pals

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 26 2004

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

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

Lenny Henry in Pieces

Alison Steadman was

54+ in Lenny Henry in Pieces

First Air Date
Sat, Dec 30 2000

Fat Friends

Alison Steadman was

54+ in Fat Friends

as 'Betty Simpson'.

First Air Date
Thu, Oct 12 2000

Let Them Eat Cake

Alison Steadman was

53+ in Let Them Eat Cake

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 09 1999

Stressed Eric

Alison Steadman was

51+ in Stressed Eric

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 20 1998

The Missing Postman

Alison Steadman was

50+ in The Missing Postman

as 'Christine Peacock'.

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 29 1997

Midsomer Murders

Alison Steadman was

50+ in Midsomer Murders

as 'Abigail Tonev'.

First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997

No Bananas

Alison Steadman was

49+ in No Bananas

as 'Evelyn Hamilton'.

First Air Date
Sun, May 05 1996

Karaoke

Alison Steadman was

49+ in Karaoke

as 'Mrs. Haynes'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 28 1996

Dalziel & Pascoe

Alison Steadman was

49+ in Dalziel & Pascoe

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996

Coogan's Run

Alison Steadman was

49+ in Coogan's Run

First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 1995

Crapston Villas

Alison Steadman was

49+ in Crapston Villas

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 27 1995

Pride and Prejudice

Alison Steadman was

49+ in Pride and Prejudice

as 'Mrs. Bennet'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1995

Kavanagh Q.C.

Alison Steadman was

48+ in Kavanagh Q.C.

as 'Evelyn Marie Kendall'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jan 03 1995

The Wimbledon Poisoner

Alison Steadman was

48+ in The Wimbledon Poisoner

as 'Elinor Farr'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 11 1994

GMTV

Alison Steadman was

46+ in GMTV

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993

Gone to Seed

Alison Steadman was

46+ in Gone to Seed

as 'Hilda Plant'.

First Air Date
Fri, Nov 13 1992

Gone to the Dogs

Alison Steadman was

45+ in Gone to the Dogs

as 'Lauren Patterson'.

First Air Date
Fri, Nov 29 1991

The Jim Henson Hour

Alison Steadman was

42+ in The Jim Henson Hour

as 'Perriwinkle'.

First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989

The Singing Detective

Alison Steadman was

40+ in The Singing Detective

as 'Mrs. Marlow'.

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1986

Oil Strike North

Alison Steadman was

29+ in Oil Strike North

First Air Date
Tue, Aug 26 1975

The Wackers

Alison Steadman was

28+ in The Wackers

as 'Bernadette Clarkson'.

First Air Date
Wed, Mar 19 1975

Crown Court

Alison Steadman was

26+ in Crown Court

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972

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

The BAFTA Awards

Alison Steadman was

2+ in The BAFTA Awards

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, May 29 1949