Lucy Punch
Known for
Lucy Punch is an English actress known for sharp comic performances across British and American film. She played the villainous rival teacher Amy Squirrel opposite Cameron Diaz in 'Bad Teacher' and had an earlier comic supporting role in 'Hot Fuzz'. Her filmography also includes 'Into the Woods' and 'Dinner for Schmucks'. She remains a distinctive comic character actress across transatlantic film.
Lucy Punch
42 Movies
32 Series
Lucy Punch is an English actress known for sharp comic performances across British and American film. She played the villainous rival teacher Amy Squirrel opposite Cameron Diaz in 'Bad Teacher' and had an earlier comic supporting role in 'Hot Fuzz'. Her filmography also includes 'Into the Woods' and 'Dinner for Schmucks'. She remains a distinctive comic character actress across transatlantic film.
Movies
Plays Eve Draper
Hot Fuzz
2007
Plays Amy Squirrel
Bad Teacher
2011
Plays Hattie
Ella Enchanted
2004
Plays Lucinda
Into the Woods
2014
Plays Wendy
Stand Up Guys
2012
Plays Nurse Gayle
Cake
2014
Plays Tatiana Tasserly
Confess, Fletch
2022
Plays Lilly Arnold
How to Date Billy Walsh
2024
Plays Charmaine
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
2010
Plays Darla
Dinner for Schmucks
2010
Plays Cynthia Sterling
Jingle Bell Heist
2025
Plays Verity Thwaites
St Trinian's
2007
Plays Bella
Silent Night
2021
Plays Emily
The Meddler
2016
Plays Shelly
Take Me Home Tonight
2011
Plays Kandi
She's Funny That Way
2015
Plays Sarah Walker
A Little Bit of Heaven
2011
Plays Avice Crichton
Being Julia
2004
Plays Jen Spencer
Book of Love
2022
Plays Kate
A Good Old Fashioned Orgy
2011
Plays Dolores
Elektra Luxx
2011
Plays Lead Stewardess
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
2004
Plays Holly
Greenfingers
2001
Plays Masha
Cottage Country
2013
Plays Sylvia Plath
How to Build a Girl
2020
Plays Melanie Miller
Someone Marry Barry
2014
Plays Lexi
The Female Brain
2017
Plays Pauline
The Giant Mechanical Man
2012
Plays The Clarinet
(Untitled)
2009
Plays Olivia
You, Me and Him
2018
Plays Lucy (segment "Leap")
With/In Volume 1
2021
Plays Sheryl
I'm Beginning To See the Light
2024
Plays Nicky Romanowski
Festival
2005
Plays Amanda
Yellow
2014
Plays Penelope
Nuked
2025
Plays Julie
Stars in Shorts
2012
Plays Saskia
The Wedding Video
2012
TV Shows
Plays Sue White
Renford Rejects
1997
Plays Elaine Denham
Doc Martin
2004
Plays Holly Ellenbogen
The Class
2006
Plays Amanda
Motherland
2017
Plays Melissa
Big Bad World
1999
Plays Jo
Bloods
2021
Plays Esmé Squalor
A Series of Unfortunate Events
2017
Plays BJ 'Beatrice Joan' Harrison
Ben and Kate
2012
Plays Miss Fanny Dashett
The Omid Djalili Show
2007
Plays Amanda
Amandaland
2025
Plays Kate Middleton (voice)
The Prince
2021
Plays Lili Park-Hoffsteader
The Audacity
2026
Plays Eveline
Let Them Eat Cake
1999
Plays Sally Peep
The 10th Kingdom
2000
Plays Dawn Djopi
Avenue 5
2020
Plays Fiona Holcomb
Animal Control
2023
Plays DI Kate Bishop
Vexed
2010
Plays Genevieve
New Girl
2011
Plays Melissa Townsend
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Sally
The Sarah Silverman Program
2007
Plays Mother
Hello Ladies
2013
Plays Saskia Bates
Gossip Girl
2021
Plays Alice
Comedy Showcase
2007
Plays Kate
People Like Us
1999
Plays Kyle's Mom
The Conners
2018
Plays Lilith
What We Do in the Shadows
2019
Plays Janet
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Plays Trish
No Good Deed
2024
Plays Fenola Gay
Fairy Tales
2008
Plays Venitia
Playhouse Presents
2012
Latest Trailers
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Jingle Bell Heist
Full Filmography
The Audacity
Lili Park-Hoffsteader · 8 episodes
2026–
TV
Jingle Bell Heist
Cynthia Sterling
2025
Film
Nuked
Penelope
2025
Film
Amandaland
Amanda · 12 episodes
2025–
TV
No Good Deed
Trish · 1 episode
2024–
TV
I'm Beginning To See the Light
Sheryl
2024
Film
How to Date Billy Walsh
Lilly Arnold
2024
Film
Animal Control
Fiona Holcomb · 4 episodes
2023–
TV
Avenue 5
Dawn Djopi · 4 episodes
2022
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lucy Punch and where are they from?
Lucy Punch is 48 years old, born on December 30, 1977 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Lucy Punch?
Lucy Punch is best known for roles in Hot Fuzz, Bad Teacher, Into the Woods.
How many movies has Lucy Punch been in?
Over a 26-year career (since 2000), Lucy Punch has appeared in 42 movies and 32 TV shows.
What was Lucy Punch's first movie?
The career of Lucy Punch began with Cinderella (2000).
What is Lucy Punch's most recent movie or series?
Lucy Punch's most recent release is The Audacity, which premiered on April 5, 2026.
What TV shows has Lucy Punch appeared in?
On television, Lucy Punch has appeared in New Girl, A Series of Unfortunate Events, What We Do in the Shadows, Agatha Christie's Poirot.
Lucy Punch
1977-12-30 · London, England, UK
Lucy Punch (born 30 December 1977) is a British actress. She has appeared in the films Ella Enchanted (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, Dinner for Schmucks, (both 2010) and Into the Woods (2014). She is also known for her role as Amy in Bad Teacher (2011), Amanda in the BBC series Motherland and Esmé Squalor in the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events.