Lily Allen
Actress · Since 1998
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Lily Allen is a British actress, solid in support and comfortable out of the spotlight. Across 9 productions, the work has been consistent rather than spectacular. The credit that opens doors is 'Elizabeth', playing Lady in Waiting. Few working performers keep a run of 38 years going. The recurring register is drama.
Lily Allen
Actress · Since 1998
7 Movies · 2 Series
Lily Allen is a British actress, solid in support and comfortable out of the spotlight. Across 9 productions, the work has been consistent rather than spectacular. The credit that opens doors is 'Elizabeth', playing Lady in Waiting. Few working performers keep a run of 38 years going. The recurring register is drama.
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Virginia Woolf's Night & Day
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Virginia Woolf's Night & Day
Mary Datchet
2026
Dreamland
Mel · 6 episodes
2023–
How to Build a Girl
Elizabeth Taylor
2020
P!NK: VH1 Storytellers
Herself
2012
Lily Allen - Main Square Festival in Arras
Herself
2009
Lily Allen: Live In London
Self
2009
Elizabeth
Lady in Waiting
1998
The Yob
Child in Promo
1988
The Comic Strip Presents...
Child in Promo · 1 episode
1982–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lily Allen and where are they from?
Lily Allen is 41 years old, born on May 2, 1985 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Lily Allen?
Lily Allen is best known for roles in Elizabeth, How to Build a Girl, Robbie Williams - One Night At the Palladium.
How many movies has Lily Allen been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Lily Allen has appeared in 4 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Lily Allen's first movie?
The career of Lily Allen began with The Yob (1988).
What is Lily Allen's most recent movie or series?
Lily Allen's most recent release is Virginia Woolf's Night & Day, which premiered on June 19, 2026.
What TV shows has Lily Allen appeared in?
On television, Lily Allen has appeared in Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Graham Norton Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Lily Allen
1985-05-02 · Hammersmith, London, England, UK
Lily Allen is a British singer, songwriter, author, actress, and businesswoman.
Her music career incorporates elements of electropop, R&B, ska, and reggae.
Throughout her long spanning music career, Allen has released fourth studio albums: 'It's Not Me, It's You' (2009), 'Sheezus' (2014) both records topped the UK Albums Charts and 'Alright, Still' (2006) and 'No Shame' (2018) which peaked at 2 and 8 on the United Kingdom, respectively. As well, she has topped the UK Singles Charts in three occasions, with the number #1 smash hits: 'Smile' (2006), 'The Fear' (2009), and Somewhere Only We Know (2014). She has received several recognitions for her music, including nominations for nine BRIT Awards (including one win for British Female Solo Artist in 2010), one Grammy Award nomination for Best Alternative Album (Alright, Still), three Ivor Novello Awards wins, one Mercury Prize nomination for Album Of The Year (No Shame), and twelve NME Awards (including three wins). As an actress, Allen made her debut on the big screen on 'How to Build a Girl' (2019), and in 2021, she made her West End debut in the new play '2:22 A Ghost Story', for which she received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress.
In 2018, Allen released her autobiographical book, 'My Thoughts Exactly' to positive reviews, and several extracts from the book generated considerable press coverage prior to release.
She currently stars on the Sky Atlantic original comedy series, 'Dreamland' (2023–)