Cathy Tyson
Actress · Since 1986
Known for
Cathy Tyson has grown into a veteran British actress with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. 'Mona Lisa' is the other credit that tends to come up. 46 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. Playing Marielle Duchamp in 'The Serpent and the Rainbow' put her in front of the widest audience of the career. She earned a the BAFTA nomination for 'JoJo & Gran Gran'.
Cathy Tyson
Actress · Since 1986
22 Movies · 24 Series
Cathy Tyson has grown into a veteran British actress with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. 'Mona Lisa' is the other credit that tends to come up. 46 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. Playing Marielle Duchamp in 'The Serpent and the Rainbow' put her in front of the widest audience of the career. She earned a the BAFTA nomination for 'JoJo & Gran Gran'.
Movies
Plays Sammy's Gran
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House
2026
Plays Marielle Duchamp
The Serpent and the Rainbow
1988
Plays Headteacher
Unauthorised Absence
Plays Josefina
The Old Man Who Read Love Stories
2001
Plays Maureen
Bank of Dave
2023
Plays Sam
Hoard
2024
Plays Maria Kerrigan
Priest
1995
Plays Simone
Mona Lisa
1986
Plays Maura
The Marker
2017
Plays Polly
Help
2021
Plays Diana
ChickLit
2016
Plays Jerene
The Lost Language of Cranes
1992
Plays Viv Best
The Fight
2019
Plays Lorna Fitzgerald
The Loss Adjuster
2020
Plays Margaret Powers
Two Graves
2018
Plays Therapist
Forgiven
2007
TV Shows
Plays Gran Gran
JoJo & Gran Gran
2020
Plays Carol Johnson
Band of Gold
1995
Plays Doris Mathis
Criminal Record
2024
Plays Joanna
Scully
1984
Plays Mrs. Williams
Ride or Die
2026
Plays Annie McPhee
Rules of Engagement
1989
Plays Fischer
Black Ops
2023
Plays Vivian
Boiling Point
2023
Plays DI Short
Bonkers
2007
Plays Raquella Berto-Anirul
Dune: Prophecy
2024
Plays Stella Gregson
Always and Everyone
1999
Plays Marie
Perfect
2001
Plays Tina Rowe
Whitstable Pearl
2021
Plays Fay
Wolfe
2021
Plays Alecto
KAOS
2024
Plays Kath Olivier
Vera
2011
Plays Celia
Screen Two
1985
Plays Theresa Staple
A Thing Called Love
2004
Plays Jackie Somner
McDonald & Dodds
2020
Plays Jacqueline StClair
Death in Paradise
2011
Plays Dana Morgan
Blue Lights
2023
Plays Dr Patterson
Lewis
2007
Plays Julie
The Play on One
1988
Plays Yolanda
Coming Up
2003
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House
Full Filmography 46
Ghosts: The Possession of Button House
Sammy's Gran
2026
Ride or Die
Mrs. Williams
2026Season 1
Blue Lights
Dana Morgan
2025Season 3
Truckload
Tenant
2025
Vera
Kath Olivier
2025Season 14
Dune: Prophecy
Raquella Berto-Anirul
2024Season 1
KAOS
Alecto · 2 episodes
2024–
Hoard
Sam
2024
Death in Paradise
Jacqueline StClair
2024Season 13
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Cathy Tyson and where are they from?
Cathy Tyson is 61 years old, born on June 12, 1965 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Cathy Tyson?
Cathy Tyson is best known for roles in The Serpent and the Rainbow, Mona Lisa, Priest.
How many movies has Cathy Tyson been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Cathy Tyson has appeared in 22 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Cathy Tyson's first movie?
The career of Cathy Tyson began with Mona Lisa (1986).
What is Cathy Tyson's most recent movie or series?
Cathy Tyson's most recent release is Ghosts: The Possession of Button House, which premiered on October 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Cathy Tyson appeared in?
On television, Cathy Tyson has appeared in Dune: Prophecy, KAOS, Death in Paradise, Vera.
Cathy Tyson
1965-06-12 · London, England, UK
Catherine "Cathy" Tyson (born 12 June 1965 in Kingston-upon-Thames, London) is an English stage, film and television actress.