
Joanna Scanlan
Born
1961-10-27
Place of birth
West Kirby, Merseyside, England, UK
Biography
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 ...
Known for

Stardust
Mormo

Bridget Jones's Baby
Cathy - Make Up Lady

The Other Boleyn Girl
Midwife

Girl with a Pearl Earring
Tanneke

Notes on a Scandal
Sue Hodge

Slow Horses
Moira Tregorian

Dracula
Mother Superior

Testament of Youth
Aunt Belle

In the Loop
Roz

Tulip Fever
Mrs. Overvalt

Wicked Little Letters
Ann

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Cathy

Spaced
Tina

How to Talk to Girls at Parties
Marion, Enn’s Mother

Avenue 5
Johanna