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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.

Audio Samples

Commercial Montage
Documentary
Natural Read

Accents

Neutral*

Styles

Credits

Wild Honey Pie (Feature Film, 2018) Janet.
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 (Feature Film, 1998) Lady Crawley. BBC.
Peak Practise (TV, 1997) Midwife. ITV.

Worked With

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.

Joanna Scanlan stars in feature film drama Pin Cushion.

Joanna plays mum Lyn who's close relationship with her daughter begins to fray when they move to a new town. Out now.

Welcome to our Joanna Scanlan