Joanna Scanlan
Oozes confidence, authority, honesty and charm. Trustworthy & believable with wonderful character and brilliant comedy timing.
Well loved and recognisable.
Originally from West Kirby, Merseyside but naturally has a neutral accent. She is very confident with a Northern accent and uses it regularly on screen - please see Video Sample.
Won the BAFTA Leading Actress Award for her role in After Love.
Known for her roles in The Thick of It, Getting On, Puppy Love, & No Offence.
Audio Samples
Credits
- Gentleman Jack (TV, 2021) Isabella Northcliffe. BBC
- The Larkins (TV, 2021) Ma Larkin. ITV
- Mcdonald & Dodds (TV, 2020) Kelly Mulcreevy. ITV
- After Love (Feature Film, 2020) Mary. The Bureau
- Hold the Sunset (TV, 2019-18) Sandra. BBC
- The Accident (Radio, 2019) Angela Griffiths. Channel 4
- Dracula (TV, 2019) Mother Superior. Netflix
- How To Build A Girl (Feature Film, 2019) Mrs. Belling. Film4
- No Offence (TV, 2018- 2015) DI Vivienne Deering. Series 1&2. Ch4.
- Wild Honey Pie (Feature Film, 2018) Janet. AMP
- Sally4Ever (TV, 2018) Stella. HBO
- The Woman in White (TV, 2018) Mrs. Vesey. PBS
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
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