Ronni Ancona
Between leads and extras sits Ronni Ancona, a solid British actress, a working presence rather than a marquee one. 'QI' is the other title worth naming. Since 1999, the hiring has not stopped for long. She has spent more time in comedy than anywhere else. Casting has kept her in work for 27 years. 'Penelope' is where she became Wanda for a lot of people.
Ronni Ancona
13 Movies
10 Series
Between leads and extras sits Ronni Ancona, a solid British actress, a working presence rather than a marquee one. 'QI' is the other title worth naming. Since 1999, the hiring has not stopped for long. She has spent more time in comedy than anywhere else. Casting has kept her in work for 27 years. 'Penelope' is where she became Wanda for a lot of people.
Movies
Plays Wanda
Penelope
2007
Plays Poopsie Chow's Owner
Show Dogs
2018
Plays Anita
A Cock and Bull Story
2005
Plays Pat Connelly
The Calcium Kid
2004
Plays Donna
The Trip to Italy
2014
Plays Vicky
Surviving Christmas with the Relatives
2018
Plays Barbara Windsor
The Hunt for Tony Blair
2011
Plays Lulu - Valerie's sister
The Debt Collector
1999
Plays Maggie
The Key
2003
TV Shows
Plays (voice)
Pet Squad
2011
Plays Ann Marie Cairncross
Hope Springs
2009
Plays Judith
Last Tango in Halifax
2012
Plays Jenna
Skins
2007
Plays Madame Chania
Father Brown
2013
Plays Lexi Reed
Death in Paradise
2011
Plays Amanda Dalrymple
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
Plays Kitty Pottinger
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Tabatha Back
The Horne Section TV Show
2022
Plays Countess Kronsteen
Dr Terrible's House of Horrible
2001
Latest Trailers
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Full Filmography
The Horne Section TV Show
Tabatha Back · 1 episode
2025
TV
Think of England
Agnes Duprée
2025
Film
Death in Paradise
Lexi Reed · 1 episode
2024
TV
The Devil Went Down to Islington
Mrs. Spencer
2023
Film
Surviving Christmas with the Relatives
Vicky
2018
Film
Show Dogs
Poopsie Chow's Owner
2018
Film
Father Brown
Madame Chania · 1 episode
2015
TV
CBeebies Presents: The Tale of Mr Tumble
Miss Eerie
2015
Film
The Trip to Italy
Donna
2014
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ronni Ancona and where are they from?
Ronni Ancona is 60 years old, born on July 4, 1966 in Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Ronni Ancona?
Ronni Ancona is best known for roles in Penelope, The Trip to Italy, Show Dogs.
How many movies has Ronni Ancona been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Ronni Ancona has appeared in 13 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Ronni Ancona's first movie?
The career of Ronni Ancona began with The Debt Collector (1999).
What is Ronni Ancona's most recent movie or series?
Ronni Ancona's most recent release is Melt It! The Film of the Iceman, which premiered on February 7, 2026.
What TV shows has Ronni Ancona appeared in?
On television, Ronni Ancona has appeared in Skins, Midsomer Murders, Death in Paradise, QI.
Ronni Ancona
1966-07-04 · Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
Veronica Jane Ancona (born 4 July 1966) is a British actress, comedian, impressionist and writer best known for The Big Impression, which she co-wrote and starred in and was, for four years, one of BBC One's top-rated comedy programmes, winning numerous awards, including a BAFTA in 2003.