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Joanna Scanlan

Bio: Joanna Scanlan is a British actress and television writer, best known for her roles in various British comedy series, such as The Thick of It, Doctors and Nurses, Getting On, Catherine Dickens in period drama, The Invisible Woman and Little Britain.  Wikipedia
Born: Fri, Oct 27 1961
Birthplace: West Kirby, Merseyside, England, UK
Joanna Scanlan is 63 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Joy
Joy
Joanna Scanlan was 63 in Joy as 'Gladys May'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 2024
Poster of The Rising of the Sap
The Rising of the Sap
Joanna Scanlan was 62 in The Rising of the Sap as 'Elizabeth'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 11 2024
Poster of Wicked Little Letters
Wicked Little Letters
Joanna Scanlan was 62 in Wicked Little Letters as 'Ann'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 2024
Poster of Tabby McTat
Tabby McTat
Joanna Scanlan was 62 in Tabby McTat as 'Pat (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 2024
Poster of This Is Christmas
This Is Christmas
Joanna Scanlan was 61 in This Is Christmas as 'Linda'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 2022
Poster of Ropey
Ropey
Joanna Scanlan was 59 in Ropey
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 2021
Poster of Don vs. Lightning
Don vs. Lightning
Joanna Scanlan was 59 in Don vs. Lightning as 'Maggie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 2021
Poster of After Love
After Love
Joanna Scanlan was 59 in After Love as 'Mary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 2021
Poster of How to Build a Girl
How to Build a Girl
Joanna Scanlan was 58 in How to Build a Girl as 'Mrs. Belling'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 2020
Poster of Wild Honey Pie!
Wild Honey Pie!
Joanna Scanlan was 56 in Wild Honey Pie! as 'Janet'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 12 2018
Poster of Pin Cushion
Pin Cushion
Joanna Scanlan was 56 in Pin Cushion as 'Lyn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 2018
Poster of How to Talk to Girls at Parties
How to Talk to Girls at Parties
Joanna Scanlan was 55 in How to Talk to Girls at Parties as 'Marion, Enn’s Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2017
Poster of Tulip Fever
Tulip Fever
Joanna Scanlan was 55 in Tulip Fever as 'Mrs. Overvalt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 2017
Poster of Bridget Jones's Baby
Bridget Jones's Baby
Joanna Scanlan was 54 in Bridget Jones's Baby as 'Cathy - Make Up Lady'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 2016
Poster of Fungus The Bogeyman
Fungus The Bogeyman
Joanna Scanlan was 54 in Fungus The Bogeyman
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 2015
Poster of The Bad Education Movie
The Bad Education Movie
Joanna Scanlan was 53 in The Bad Education Movie as 'Susan Poulter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 2015
Poster of Get Santa
Get Santa
Joanna Scanlan was 53 in Get Santa as 'Ruth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 2014
Poster of Testament of Youth
Testament of Youth
Joanna Scanlan was 52 in Testament of Youth as 'Aunt Belle'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 2014
Poster of The Invisible Woman
The Invisible Woman
Joanna Scanlan was 52 in The Invisible Woman as 'Catherine Dickens'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 2013
Poster of 40 Year Old Virgins
40 Year Old Virgins
Joanna Scanlan was 51 in 40 Year Old Virgins as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 2013
Poster of Hot Hot Hot
Hot Hot Hot
Joanna Scanlan was 50 in Hot Hot Hot as 'Mary-Ann'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 2011
Poster of The Angina Monologues
The Angina Monologues
Joanna Scanlan was 49 in The Angina Monologues as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 2010
Poster of The Calling
The Calling
Joanna Scanlan was 48 in The Calling as 'Sister Kevin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 2010
Poster of In the Loop
In the Loop
Joanna Scanlan was 47 in In the Loop as 'Roz'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 2009
Poster of The Other Boleyn Girl
The Other Boleyn Girl
Joanna Scanlan was 46 in The Other Boleyn Girl as 'Midwife'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 2008
Poster of Stardust
Stardust
Joanna Scanlan was 45 in Stardust as 'Mormo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 2007
Poster of Spinners and Losers
Spinners and Losers
Joanna Scanlan was 45 in Spinners and Losers as 'Terri Coverly'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 03 2007
Poster of Grow Your Own
Grow Your Own
Joanna Scanlan was 45 in Grow Your Own as 'Barbara'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 2007
Poster of Maxwell
Maxwell
Joanna Scanlan was 45 in Maxwell as 'Jennings'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 2007
Poster of The Moon and the Stars
The Moon and the Stars
Joanna Scanlan was 45 in The Moon and the Stars as 'Daisy Burke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 2007
Poster of The Rise of the Nutters
The Rise of the Nutters
Joanna Scanlan was 45 in The Rise of the Nutters as 'Terri Coverley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 2007
Poster of Notes on a Scandal
Notes on a Scandal
Joanna Scanlan was 45 in Notes on a Scandal as 'Sue Hodge'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2006
Poster of A Little Trip to Heaven
A Little Trip to Heaven
Joanna Scanlan was 44 in A Little Trip to Heaven as 'Josie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 26 2005
Poster of Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots
Joanna Scanlan was 43 in Kinky Boots as 'Trish'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 30 2005
Poster of Girl with a Pearl Earring
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Joanna Scanlan was 42 in Girl with a Pearl Earring as 'Tanneke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2003
Poster of The Deal
The Deal
Joanna Scanlan was 41 in The Deal as 'Sue Nye'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of The Announcement
The Announcement
Joanna Scanlan was 38 in The Announcement as 'Debbie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2000
Poster of A Rather English Marriage
A Rather English Marriage
Joanna Scanlan was 37 in A Rather English Marriage as 'Sister'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1998
Poster of Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
Joanna Scanlan was 35 in Jane Eyre as 'Bessie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1997
Poster of Dylan's Room
Dylan's Room
Joanna Scanlan will be 63+ in Dylan's Room as 'Penny'.
Movie Released: 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 Killed Without A Trace
Killed Without A Trace
Joanna Scanlan was 63+ in Killed Without A Trace as 'Presenter'.
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Mon, Nov 11 2024
Poster of A Very Royal Scandal
A Very Royal Scandal
Joanna Scanlan was 62+ in A Very Royal Scandal as 'Amanda Thirsk'.
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Thu, Sep 19 2024
Poster of Boat Story
Boat Story
Joanna Scanlan was 62+ in Boat Story as 'Pat Tooh'.
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Sun, Nov 19 2023
Poster of Secrets of the Aquarium
Secrets of the Aquarium
Joanna Scanlan was 62+ in Secrets of the Aquarium as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 14 2023
Poster of How the BBC Began
How the BBC Began
Joanna Scanlan was 60+ in How the BBC Began as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
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Sat, Oct 22 2022
Poster of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
Joanna Scanlan was 60+ in Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg as 'Self – Actor'.
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Sun, Sep 04 2022
Poster of The Light in the Hall
The Light in the Hall
Joanna Scanlan was 60+ in The Light in the Hall as 'Sharon Roberts'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 15 2022
Poster of Slow Horses
Slow Horses
Joanna Scanlan was 60+ in Slow Horses as 'Moira Tregorian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 01 2022
Poster of The Larkins
The Larkins
Joanna Scanlan was 59+ in The Larkins as 'Ma Larkin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 2021
Poster of McDonald & Dodds
McDonald & Dodds
Joanna Scanlan was 58+ in McDonald & Dodds as 'Kelly Mulcreevy'.
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Sun, Mar 01 2020
Poster of Avenue 5
Avenue 5
Joanna Scanlan was 58+ in Avenue 5 as 'Johanna'.
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Sun, Jan 19 2020
Poster of Dracula
Dracula
Joanna Scanlan was 58+ in Dracula as 'Mother Superior'.
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Wed, Jan 01 2020
Poster of The Accident
The Accident
Joanna Scanlan was 57+ in The Accident as 'Angela Griffiths'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 24 2019
Poster of Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly
Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly
Joanna Scanlan was 57+ in Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly as 'Narrator'.
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Tue, Jan 15 2019
Poster of Sally4Ever
Sally4Ever
Joanna Scanlan was 56+ in Sally4Ever as 'Stella'.
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Thu, Oct 25 2018
Poster of The Woman in White
The Woman in White
Joanna Scanlan was 56+ in The Woman in White as 'Mrs. Vesey'.
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Sun, Apr 22 2018
Poster of Hold the Sunset
Hold the Sunset
Joanna Scanlan was 56+ in Hold the Sunset as 'Sandra'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 2018
Poster of Requiem
Requiem
Joanna Scanlan was 56+ in Requiem as 'Janice Gray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 02 2018
Poster of Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
Joanna Scanlan was 55+ in Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams as 'Su'.
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Sun, Sep 17 2017
Poster of Hooten & The Lady
Hooten & The Lady
Joanna Scanlan was 54+ in Hooten & The Lady
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Fri, Sep 16 2016
Poster of Fungus the Bogeyman
Fungus the Bogeyman
Joanna Scanlan was 54+ in Fungus the Bogeyman as 'Mildrew'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 27 2015
Poster of No Offence
No Offence
Joanna Scanlan was 53+ in No Offence as 'DI Vivienne Deering'.
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Tue, May 05 2015
Poster of Puppy Love
Puppy Love
Joanna Scanlan was 53+ in Puppy Love as 'Nana V'.
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Thu, Nov 13 2014
Poster of Death Comes to Pemberley
Death Comes to Pemberley
Joanna Scanlan was 52+ in Death Comes to Pemberley as 'Mrs. Reynolds'.
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Thu, Dec 26 2013
Poster of Getting On
Getting On
Joanna Scanlan was 52+ in Getting On
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Sun, Nov 24 2013
Poster of Big School
Big School
Joanna Scanlan was 51+ in Big School as 'Mrs Klebb'.
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Fri, Aug 16 2013
Poster of Heading Out
Heading Out
Joanna Scanlan was 51+ in Heading Out as 'Torla'.
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Tue, Feb 26 2013
Poster of Stella
Stella
Joanna Scanlan was 50+ in Stella
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Fri, Jan 06 2012
Poster of Home Time
Home Time
Joanna Scanlan was 47+ in Home Time as 'Mrs Pitman'.
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Mon, Sep 14 2009
Poster of Getting On
Getting On
Joanna Scanlan was 47+ in Getting On as 'Sister Den Flixter'.
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Wed, Jul 08 2009
Poster of Would I Lie to You?
Would I Lie to You?
Joanna Scanlan was 45+ in Would I Lie to You? as 'Self'.
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Sat, Jun 16 2007
Poster of Jekyll
Jekyll
Joanna Scanlan was 45+ in Jekyll as 'Nurse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 16 2007
Poster of The Thick of It
The Thick of It
Joanna Scanlan was 43+ in The Thick of It as 'Terri Coverley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 19 2005
Poster of Little Britain
Little Britain
Joanna Scanlan was 41+ in Little Britain as 'Lou's Girlfriend Anya'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of Murder in Mind
Murder in Mind
Joanna Scanlan was 39+ in Murder in Mind as 'Diana Spearman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2001
Poster of Terri McIntyre - Classy Bitch
Terri McIntyre - Classy Bitch
Joanna Scanlan was 39+ in Terri McIntyre - Classy Bitch
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Fri, Apr 06 2001
Poster of Fun at the Funeral Parlour
Fun at the Funeral Parlour
Joanna Scanlan was 39+ in Fun at the Funeral Parlour
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Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Human Remains
Human Remains
Joanna Scanlan was 39+ in Human Remains as 'Nana'.
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Mon, Nov 13 2000
Poster of Spaced
Spaced
Joanna Scanlan was 37+ in Spaced as 'Tina'.
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Fri, Sep 24 1999
Poster of Coming Soon
Coming Soon
Joanna Scanlan was 37+ in Coming Soon
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Thu, Jun 17 1999
Poster of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
Joanna Scanlan was 37+ in Vanity Fair as 'Lady Crawley'.
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Sun, Nov 01 1998
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Joanna Scanlan was 35+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Clara Trout'.
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Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Room 101
Room 101
Joanna Scanlan was 32+ in Room 101 as 'Self'.
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Mon, Jul 04 1994
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
Joanna Scanlan was 31+ in Peak Practice as 'Midwife'.
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Mon, May 10 1993
Poster of Murder Most Horrid
Murder Most Horrid
Joanna Scanlan was 30+ in Murder Most Horrid as 'Iris Wood-Newton'.
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Thu, Nov 14 1991
Poster of One Foot In the Grave
One Foot In the Grave
Joanna Scanlan was 28+ in One Foot In the Grave as 'Gillian'.
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Thu, Jan 04 1990
Poster of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Joanna Scanlan was 25+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries as 'Audrey Barker'.
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Sun, Aug 02 1987
Poster of Riot Women
Riot Women
Joanna Scanlan will be 63+ in Riot Women as 'Beth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Joanna Scanlan will be 63+ in Have I Got a Bit More News for You as 'Herself - Panellist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased