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
- 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.
Video Samples
Related news articles
07/10/2021
New ITV adaptation ‘The Larkins’. Starring Joanna Scanlan, Tony Gardner and featuring Robert Bathurst.
New adaptation of the classic novel The Darling Buds of May by H.E. Bates following the warm-hearted, wheeler-dealing adventures of the iconic Larkin family in the idyllic Kent countryside. Watch on Sunday 10th October at 8pm on ITV.
12/10/2020
Joanna Scanlan is mesmerising in the new feature film After Love.
After Love will be shown as part of the BFI Film Festival on 15th October at 17:40 and will be available on the BFi Player from 18:30.
04/09/2020
Be sure to catch the groundbreaking new comedy sketch show Sex Lives!
The BBC backed show has been created by Joanna Scanlan and Alexandra Roach and is based on women’s sex lives during lockdown. Joanna also stars in one of the episodes, as does Aimee Lou Wood.
24/07/2020
Don’t miss Sharon Horgan, Joanna Scanlan and Hammed Animashaun in Caitlin Moran’s How to Build a Girl.
This brilliant coming-of-age comedy is out today on Amazon Prime!