Joanna Scanlan
Known for
Time and sheer volume of work have made Joanna Scanlan a veteran actress with credits spread across cinema, television and everything between. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list. A run of 29 years is the headline number here. her Mormo in 'Stardust' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'Bridget Jones's Baby' is a second title with real reach. She won the BAFTA for 'After Love'.
Joanna Scanlan
28 Movies
41 Series
Time and sheer volume of work have made Joanna Scanlan a veteran actress with credits spread across cinema, television and everything between. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list. A run of 29 years is the headline number here. her Mormo in 'Stardust' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'Bridget Jones's Baby' is a second title with real reach. She won the BAFTA for 'After Love'.
Movies
Plays Cathy
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
2025
Plays Mormo
Stardust
2007
Plays Mrs. Overvalt
Tulip Fever
2017
Plays Cathy - Make Up Lady
Bridget Jones's Baby
2016
Plays Midwife
The Other Boleyn Girl
2008
Plays Sue Hodge
Notes on a Scandal
2006
Plays Tanneke
Girl with a Pearl Earring
2003
Plays Ann
Wicked Little Letters
2024
Plays Trish
Kinky Boots
2005
Plays Roz
In the Loop
2009
Plays Mrs. Belling
How to Build a Girl
2020
Plays Aunt Belle
Testament of Youth
2015
Plays Marion, Enn’s Mother
How to Talk to Girls at Parties
2017
Plays Gladys May
JOY
2024
Plays Susan Poulter
The Bad Education Movie
2015
Plays Ruth
Get Santa
2014
Plays Catherine Dickens
The Invisible Woman
2013
Plays Mary / Fahima
After Love
2021
Plays Maggie
Don vs Lightning
2021
Plays Josie
A Little Trip to Heaven
2005
Plays Daisy Burke
The Moon and the Stars
2007
Plays Lyn
Pin Cushion
2018
Plays Barbara
Grow Your Own
2007
Plays Janet
Wild Honey Pie!
2018
TV Shows
Plays Vivienne Deering
No Offence
2015
Plays Terri Coverley
The Thick of It
2005
Writer
Plays Sister Den Flixter
Getting On
2009
Plays Ma Larkin
The Larkins
2021
Plays Moira Tregorian
Slow Horses
2022
Plays Mrs Klebb
Big School
2013
Plays Nana V
Puppy Love
2014
Plays Sharon Roberts
The Light in the Hall
2022
Plays Beth
Riot Women
2025
Plays Janice Gray
Requiem
2018
Plays Torla
Heading Out
2013
Plays Pat Tooh
Boat Story
2023
Plays Nurse
Jekyll
2007
Plays Sylvia Gilmour
The Party
2026
Plays Presenter
Killed Without A Trace
2024
Plays Angela Griffiths
The Accident
2019
Plays Sandra
Hold the Sunset
2018
Plays Mother Superior
Dracula
2020
Plays Amanda Thirsk
A Very Royal Scandal
2024
Plays Mildrew
Fungus the Bogeyman
2015
Plays Mrs. Reynolds
Death Comes to Pemberley
2013
Plays Lady Crawley
Vanity Fair
1998
Plays Audrey Barker
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
1987
Producer
Plays Sister Den Flixter
Getting On
2013
Plays Mrs Pitman
Home Time
2009
Plays Nana
Human Remains
2000
Plays Mrs Vesey
The Woman in White
2018
Plays Kelly Mulcreevy
McDonald & Dodds
2020
Plays Stella
Sally4Ever
2018
Plays Su
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
2017
Latest Trailers
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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Full Filmography
The Party
Sylvia Gilmour · 5 episodes
2026
TV
Riot Women
Beth · 6 episodes
2025
TV
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Cathy
2025
Film
Killed Without A Trace
Presenter · 4 episodes
2024
TV
A Very Royal Scandal
Amanda Thirsk · 3 episodes
2024
TV
JOY
Gladys May
2024
Film
The Rising of the Sap
Elizabeth
2024
Film
Wicked Little Letters
Ann
2024
Film
Boat Story
Pat Tooh · 6 episodes
2023
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joanna Scanlan and where are they from?
Joanna Scanlan is 65 years old, born on October 27, 1961 in West Kirby, Merseyside, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Joanna Scanlan?
Joanna Scanlan is best known for roles in Stardust, Bridget Jones's Baby, The Other Boleyn Girl.
How many movies has Joanna Scanlan been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Joanna Scanlan has appeared in 28 movies and 40 TV shows.
What was Joanna Scanlan's first movie?
The career of Joanna Scanlan began with Jane Eyre (1997).
What is Joanna Scanlan's most recent movie or series?
Joanna Scanlan's most recent release is The Party, which premiered on October 11, 2026.
What TV shows has Joanna Scanlan appeared in?
On television, Joanna Scanlan has appeared in Slow Horses, Dracula, Spaced, Avenue 5.
Does Joanna Scanlan have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Joanna Scanlan's upcoming work includes: Anxious People (2026).
Joanna Scanlan
1961-10-27 · West Kirby, Merseyside, England, UK
Joanna Marion Scanlan (born 27 October 1961) is a British actress and writer. On television, she is known for her roles in The Thick of It (2005–2012), Big School (2013–2014), Puppy Love (2014), No Offence (2015–2018), Requiem (2018), and The Larkins (2021). She was nominated for three BAFTA TV Awards for Getting On (2009–2012), including two for Best Writing.
Scanlan's film appearances include Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003), Notes on a Scandal (2006), The Invisible Woman (2013), and Bridget Jones's Baby (2016). She won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the 2020 film After Love. She was the first person since 2003 to win the award without being nominated for the corresponding Oscar.Joanna Scanlan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.