Joanna Scanlan
Well loved, recognisable and respected English actor & screenwriter.
Oozes confidence, authority, honesty and charm. Trustworthy & believable with wonderful character and brilliant comedy timing.
Known for her roles in The Thick of It, Getting On, Puppy Love, & No Offence.
Originally from West Kirby, Merseyside but has a neutral accent naturally. However she is very confident with a Northern accent and uses it regularly on screen - please see Video Sample.
Styles
Credits
- Wild Honey Pie (Feature Film, 2018) Janet. AMP
- Hold the Sunset (TV, 2018) Sandra. BBC1.
- Requiem (TV, 2018) Janice Gray. BBC1.
- Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams (TV, 2017) Su. Ch4.
- Pin Cushion (Feature Film, 2017) Lyn.
- Tulip Fever (Feature Film, 2017) Mrs Overvalt.
- How to Talk to Girls at Parties (Feature Film, 2017)
- Bridget Jones's Baby (Feature Film, 2016) Cathy
- No Offence (TV, 2015- 2018) DI Vivienne Deering. Series 1&2. Ch4.
- The Bad Education Movie (Feature Film, 2015) Susan Poulter.
- Fungus the Bogey Man (TV, 2015) Mildew. TV Mini-Series.
- Puppy Love (TV, 2014) Nana V. BBC.
- Get Santa (Feature Film, 2014) Ruth.
- Testament Of Youth (Feature Film, 2014) Aunt Belle.
- Rev. (TV, 2014) Jill Mallory. BBC.
- Midsomer Murders (TV, 2014) Clara Trout. ITV.
- Mapp and Lucia (TV, 2014) Ursula Pillson. BBC.
- Puppy Love (TV, 2014) Nana V. BBC4.
- Midsomer Murders (TV, 2014) Clara Trout. ITV.
- Big School (TV, 2013 - 2014) Mrs. Klebb. BBC1.
- The Invisible Woman (Feature Film, 2013) Catherine Dickens.
- Coming Up (TV, 2013) Denise's Mum. Ch4.
- Psychobitches (TV, 2013) Barbara Woodhouse. Sky.
- Heading Out (TV, 2013) Toria. BBC2.
- Stella (TV, 2012) Nancy. Sky.
- Casualty (TV, 2011-1998) Mary Griffin/Wendy Prescott. BBC.
- Doc Martin (TV, 2011-04) DR. Diana Dibbs. ITV.
- Hot Hot Hot (Feature Film, 2011) Mary-Ann.
- Chickens (TV, 2011) Mrs. Snedden. Sky.
- Getting On (TV, 2009 - 2015) Sister Den Flixter. BBC.
- Home Time (TV, 2009) Mrs. Pitman. BBC.
- The Calling (Feature Film, 2009) Sister Kevin.
- In The Loop (Feature Film, 2009) Roz.
- Runaway (Short Film, 2009) Helpline Operator. Hulu.
- The Other Boleyn Girl (TV, 2008) Midwife.
- Stardust (Feature Film, 2007) Mormo.
- Jekyll (TV, 2007) Nurse. BBC.
- Grow Your Own (Feature Film, 2007) Barbara
- The Moon and the Stars (Feature Film, 2007) Daisy Burke.
- Notes on a Scandal (Feature Film, 2006) Sue Hodge.
- The Thick Of It (TV, 2005-2012) Terri Coverley. BBC.
- Kinky Boots (Feature Film, 2005) Trish.
- A Little Trip to Heaven (Feature Film, 2005) Josie.
- Little Britain (TV, 2004) Anya. BBC.
- Doctors & Nurses (TV, 2004) Stumpy Yates. BBC.
- Terri McIntyre (TV, 2003 ) Moira Bell. BBC.
- Girl With A Pearl Earring (Theatre, West End, 2003) Janneke.
- Murder In Mind (TV, 2003) Diana Spearman. BBC.
- Comedy Lab (TV, 2001) Joy/Pity. Ch4.
- My Family (TV, 2001) Dental Assistant. BBC.
- Spaced (TV, 2001) Tina. Ch4.
- Fun at the Funeral Parlour (TV, 2001) Janet/Joan Jones. BBC.
- The Announcement (Feature Film, 2000) Debbie.
- Eastenders (TV, 2000) Cellmate. BBC.
- One Foot In The Grave (TV, 2000) Gillian. BBC.
- Human Remains (TV, 2000) Nana. BBC.
- Cry Wolf (TV, 2000) Julie.
- How Do You Want Me? (TV, 1999) Parent Governor. BBC.
- The Bill (TV, 1999) Madelaine Tudor. BBC.
- Murder Most Horrid (TV, 1999) Iris Wood-Newton. BBC.
- Picking up the Pieces (TV, 1998) Gina.
- The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV, 1998) Audrey Barker. ITV.
- Vanity Fair (TV, 1998) Lady Crawley. BBC.
- Peak Practise (TV, 1997) Midwife. ITV.
Video Samples
Related news articles
01/11/2019
Matthew Gravelle joins Joanna Scanlan in Channel 4 drama 'The Accident'
Matthew plays Ben Christie and Joanna plays Angela Griffiths. Watch on Thursday 7th November at 9pm on Channel 4.
22/10/2019
Joanna Scanlan stars in new four-part, hard-hitting drama 'The Accident’.
Watch on Thursday 24th October at 9pm on Channel 4.
26/07/2019
Joanna Scanlan and Peter Egan star in Series 2 of BBC1 drama ‘Hold The Sunset’.
Joanna Scanlan as Sandra and Peter Egan as Mr Dugdale. The return of the sitcom about widowed neighbours Edith and Phil, whose plan to start a new life together on Gozo is hampered by the appearance of Edith's son Roger. Watch on Friday 2nd August at 9pm on BBC1.
13/09/2018
No Offence is back with season 3 starring Joanna Scanlan and Lisa McGrillis
Channel 4’s unflinching female-led police comedy-drama returns to our screens. Watch on Thursday 13th September on Channel 4 at 9pm.