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Joanna Scanlan

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Joanna Scanlan

Born October 27, 1961 in West Kirby, Merseyside, England, UK44 films

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.

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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.

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Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
The Other Boleyn Girl poster6.7The Other Boleyn Girl2008Bridget Jones's Baby poster6.4Bridget Jones's Baby2016Notes on a Scandal poster7.1Notes on a Scandal2006Girl with a Pearl Earring poster6.6Girl with a Pearl Earring2003Testament of Youth poster7.2Testament of Youth2015In the Loop poster7.0In the Loop2009Wicked Little Letters poster6.9Wicked Little Letters2024Tulip Fever poster6.5Tulip Fever2017

Filmography

44 films as actor
  1. TBAPoeFriend (Voice)
  2. TBAThe Arrival
  3. 2026Anxious People
  4. 2025Bridget Jones: Mad About the BoyCathy
  5. 2025Rhubarb Rhubarb
  6. 2024JOYGladys May
  7. 2024The Rising of the SapElizabeth
  8. 2024Tabby McTatPat (voice)
  9. 2024Wicked Little LettersAnn
  10. 2022This Is ChristmasLinda
  11. 2021Ropey
  12. 2021Don vs LightningMaggie
  13. 2021After LoveMary / Fahima
  14. 2020How to Build a GirlMrs. Belling
  15. 2018Pin CushionLyn
  16. 2018Wild Honey Pie!Janet
  17. 2017How to Talk to Girls at PartiesMarion, Enn’s Mother
  18. 2017Tulip FeverMrs. Overvalt
  19. 2016Bridget Jones's BabyCathy - Make Up Lady
  20. 2016Dylan's RoomPenny
  21. 2015Fungus The Bogeyman
  22. 2015The Bad Education MovieSusan Poulter
  23. 2015Testament of YouthAunt Belle
  24. 2014Get SantaRuth
  25. 2013The Invisible WomanCatherine Dickens
  26. 2011Hot Hot HotMary-Ann
  27. 2010The CallingSister Kevin
  28. 2009In the LoopRoz
  29. 2008The Other Boleyn GirlMidwife
  30. 2007StardustMormo
  31. 2007Spinners and LosersTerri Coverly
  32. 2007Grow Your OwnBarbara
  33. 2007MaxwellJennings
  34. 2007The Moon and the StarsDaisy Burke
  35. 2007The Rise of the NuttersTerri Coverley
  36. 2006Notes on a ScandalSue Hodge
  37. 2005A Little Trip to HeavenJosie
  38. 2005Kinky BootsTrish
  39. 2003Girl with a Pearl EarringTanneke
  40. 2003The DealSue Nye
  41. 2000The AnnouncementDebbie
  42. 1999Coming SoonClaudia
  43. 1998A Rather English MarriageSister
  44. 1997Jane EyreBessie