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Fenella Woolgar
Fenella Woolgar

Fenella Woolgar

Actress
55 years (Aug 4, 1971)London, England, UK
Known for
  1. 2007 Minin Jekyll
  2. 2012 Sister Hildain Call the Midwife
  3. 2017 Miss Phippsin Victoria & Abdul
The trade knows Fenella Woolgar as a safe pair of hands, better known by face than by name to most viewers. Her usual ground is drama. Steady hiring, not a single breakout, built this filmography. The reference point is 'Scoop', in the part of Jane Cook. Viewers may also place her from 'High-Rise'. 2002 is the year the record starts.
Known for
  1. 2007 Minin Jekyll
  2. 2012 Sister Hildain Call the Midwife
  3. 2017 Miss Phippsin Victoria & Abdul
The trade knows Fenella Woolgar as a safe pair of hands, better known by face than by name to most viewers. Her usual ground is drama. Steady hiring, not a single breakout, built this filmography. The reference point is 'Scoop', in the part of Jane Cook. Viewers may also place her from 'High-Rise'. 2002 is the year the record starts.
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Mrs. Lawrence
★ 5.5
2026
The Choral
Lady Horsfall
★ 6.4
2025
Dreaming Whilst Black
Carol
★ 2.8
2025Season 2
The Deal
Margaret Davies · 6 episodes
★ 7.2
2025–
The Painting & The Statue
Lady of the House/Dancing Woman/Tourguide
2025
Secret Level
Dr. Langdon (voice)
★ 7.4
2024Season 1
The Buccaneers
Lady Brightlingsea
★ 7.0
2023–
The Reckoning
Margaret Thatcher · 4 episodes
★ 7.3
2023–
Dalgliesh
Sister Gearing
★ 6.7
2021Season 1
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Fenella Woolgar and where are they from?
Fenella Woolgar is 55 years old, born on August 4, 1971 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Fenella Woolgar?
Fenella Woolgar is best known for roles in Scoop, High-Rise, Judy.
How many movies has Fenella Woolgar been in?
Over a 24-year career (since 2002), Fenella Woolgar has appeared in 21 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Fenella Woolgar's first movie?
The career of Fenella Woolgar began with AKA (2002).
What is Fenella Woolgar's most recent movie or series?
Fenella Woolgar's most recent release is The Two Week Wait, which premiered on July 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Fenella Woolgar appeared in?
On television, Fenella Woolgar has appeared in Doctor Who, Secret Level, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Midsomer Murders.
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Fenella Woolgar
Fenella Woolgar
1971-08-04 · London, England, UK

Fenella Woolgar – English actress, born 4 August 1969 in Hillingdon, London, England. Trained at RADA, graduating in 1999. Spent her early childhood (ages 3–6) in New Canaan, Connecticut, USA. She is the sister of barrister Dermot Woolgar and artist Claudia Woolgar. Her most notable film roles include Agatha in Bright Young Things (2003, nominated for the BAFTA for Most Promising Newcomer), Hester in Vera Drake (2004, Mike Leigh), Jane Cook in Scoop (2006, Woody Allen), Jane in You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2009, Woody Allen), Nancy Dakin in Cheerful Weather for the Wedding (2012), Elizabeth Eastlake in Mr. Turner (2014, Mike Leigh), Miss Crummock in Swallows and Amazons (2016), Miss Phipps in Victoria & Abdul (2017), and Margaret Hamilton in Judy (2019). On television she is best known for Sister Hilda in Call the Midwife (2018–present), Agatha Christie in Doctor Who (2008, "The Unicorn and the Wasp"), Alison Scotlock in Home Fires (2015–2016), Lady Angela Hope in Spies of Warsaw (2013), Lady Brightlingsea in The Buccaneers (2023), and Margaret Thatcher in The Reckoning (2023). She is also active on stage (National Theatre, Old Vic, Royal Court) and on BBC Radio 4, where she voiced Rosemary Kennedy in An American Rose (2013, nominated for Best Actress on Radio).

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