Catherine Tate
Known for
Catherine Tate made her name with 'The Catherine Tate Show', a sketch series she co-wrote in which she played a gallery of characters, among them the teenager Lauren Cooper and the foul-mouthed Nan. She then joined 'Doctor Who' as Donna Noble, initially for a Christmas special and later as a full companion, returning for the programme's sixtieth anniversary. She also appeared in the American version of 'The Office' as Nellie Bertram and has worked extensively in theatre.
Catherine Tate
29 Movies · 17 Series
Catherine Tate made her name with 'The Catherine Tate Show', a sketch series she co-wrote in which she played a gallery of characters, among them the teenager Lauren Cooper and the foul-mouthed Nan. She then joined 'Doctor Who' as Donna Noble, initially for a Christmas special and later as a full companion, returning for the programme's sixtieth anniversary. She also appeared in the American version of 'The Office' as Nellie Bertram and has worked extensively in theatre.
Movies
Plays Queen Isabel
Gulliver's Travels
2010
Plays Alicia Winthrop Scott
Monte Carlo
2011
Plays Baba Yaga (voice)
Monster Family
2017
Plays Baba Yaga (voice)
Monster Family 2
2021
Plays Nora (voice)
Khumba
2013
Plays Juni Hakansdotter (voice)
Rally Road Racers
2023
Plays Donna Noble
Doctor Who: The Runaway Bride
2006
Plays Julie Jackson
Starter for 10
2006
Plays Sara
Scenes of a Sexual Nature
2006
Plays Tallulah Wentworth
Love and Other Disasters
2006
Plays Donna Noble
Doctor Who: The End of Time
2010
Writer
Plays Nan / Joanie
The Nan Movie
2022
Plays Fairy Gothmother (voice)
Bad Fairies
2027
Plays Boss
Leading Lady Parts
2018
Plays Aunt Lila
Sixty Six
2006
Plays Dorothy Ratcliffe
Mrs. Ratcliffe's Revolution
2007
Plays Mummy
Not Sophie's Choice
2015
Plays Theresa
SuperBob
2015
Plays Beatrice
Much Ado About Nothing
2011
Plays Sophie
Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?!
2014
Plays Sue
The One Ronnie
2010
Plays Anna
Do Not Disturb
2016
Writer
Plays Joannie Taylor
The Catherine Tate Show: Nan's Christmas Carol
2009
Plays Stella (voice)
The Itch of the Golden Nit
2011
TV Shows
Plays Nellie Bertram
The Office
2005
Creator
Plays Joannie Taylor / Lauren Cooper
The Catherine Tate Show
2004
Plays Donna Noble
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Angela Phillips
Wild West
2002
Plays Miss Sarah Postern
Big School
2013
Plays Magica De Spell (voice)
DuckTales
2017
Plays Katja Vanderhoff
Going Dutch
2025
Director
Plays Laura / Ros / Ange / Big Viv / Marco / Anne Marie
Hard Cell
2022
Creator
Plays Georgiana
Queen of Oz
2023
Plays Various
Barking
1998
Creator
Plays Nan
Catherine Tate's Nan
2015
Plays Mrs. Chadband
Bleak House
2005
Director
Plays Josephine
Little Crackers
2010
Plays Girlfriend
Surgical Spirit
1989
Plays Wendy Midwich
Twisted Tales
2005
Plays Mitzi Kosinski
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
Plays Eva Braun / Édith Piaf
Playhouse Presents
2012
Latest Trailers
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Rally Road Racers
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Bad Fairies
Fairy Gothmother (voice)
2027
Film
Queen of Oz
Georgiana · 6 episodes
2023–
TV
Rally Road Racers
Juni Hakansdotter (voice)
2023
Film
Hard Cell
Laura / Ros / Ange / Big Viv / Marco / Anne Marie · 6 episodes
2022–
TV
The Nan Movie
Nan / Joanie
2022
Film
Monster Family 2
Baba Yaga (voice)
2021
Film
Leading Lady Parts
Boss
2018
Film
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Catherine Tate and where are they from?
Catherine Tate is 56 years old, born on December 5, 1969 in Bloomsbury, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Catherine Tate?
Catherine Tate is best known for roles in Gulliver's Travels, Monte Carlo, Starter for 10.
How many movies has Catherine Tate been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1994), Catherine Tate has appeared in 28 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Catherine Tate's first movie?
The career of Catherine Tate began with Milner (1994).
What is Catherine Tate's most recent movie or series?
Catherine Tate's most recent release is Going Dutch, which premiered on January 2, 2025.
What TV shows has Catherine Tate appeared in?
On television, Catherine Tate has appeared in The Office, Doctor Who, DuckTales, The Graham Norton Show.
Does Catherine Tate have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Catherine Tate's upcoming work includes: Bad Fairies (2027).
Catherine Tate
1969-12-05 · Bloomsbury, London, England, UK
Catherine Jane Ford (born 5 December 1969), known professionally as Catherine Tate, is an English actress, comedian and writer. She has won numerous awards for her work on the BBC sketch comedy series The Catherine Tate Show (2004–2007), as well as being nominated for an International Emmy Award and seven BAFTAs. Tate played Donna Noble in the 2006 Christmas special of Doctor Who, and later reprised her role for the fourth series in 2008, and 60th anniversary episodes in 2023.