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Kathy Burke

Actor

Kathy Burke

Born June 13, 1964 in Camden, London, England, UK46 films

Katherine Lucy Bridget Burke (born 13 June 1964) is an English actress, comedienne, playwright and theatre director. She best known for her portrayals of Perry in the Harry Enfield film Kevin and Perry Go Large, and of Linda La Hughes in the british sitcom Gimme Gimme Gimme (the latter of which she co-wrote and developed with Jonathan Harvey). She is also known for her regular appearances on French and Saunders, Absolutely Fabulous and Harry Enfield and Chums.

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The Sea Beast posterFirst watchThe Sea Beast20227.3as Gwen Batterbee (voice)When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters — and make history to boot.View film

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Filmography

46 films as actor
  1. 2024BlitzBeryl
  2. 2022The Sea BeastGwen Batterbee (voice)
  3. 2016Absolutely Fabulous: The MovieMagda
  4. 2015PanMother Barnabas
  5. 2015An Evening with Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse
  6. 2012Walking and TalkingAngry Nun
  7. 2011Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyConnie Sachs
  8. 2006Flushed AwayRita's Mum (voice)
  9. 2005Johnny Vegas: 18 Stone of Idiot - Unseen and UncutGuest
  10. 2002Anita and MeMrs. Rutter
  11. 2002Once Upon a Time in the MidlandsCarol
  12. 2001The MartinsAngie Martin
  13. 2000Kevin & Perry Go LargePerry
  14. 2000Love, Honour and ObeyKathy
  15. 1999Harry Enfield Presents Kevin's Guide to Being a TeenagerPerry
  16. 1999This Year's LoveMarey
  17. 1998Ted & RalphMrs. Ted
  18. 1998ElizabethQueen Mary Tudor
  19. 1998Dancing at LughnasaMargaret 'Maggie' Mundy
  20. 1997Nil by MouthValerie
  21. 1996Absolutely Fabulous: The Last ShoutMagda
  22. 1996VIZ: Oh, Lordy! It's The Fat Slags in Blue HoneymoonSandra
  23. 1995After Miss JulieChristine
  24. 1995Hello, Hello, HelloJo Thomas
  25. 1994French and Saunders' Christmas CarolMistress Shag
  26. 1994Sin BinDebbie
  27. 1993JealousyWaitress
  28. 1991Morrissey - HulmeristCast - Ouija Board, Ouija Board
  29. 1990Amongst BarbariansLilly
  30. 1990South Atlantic Raiders: Part 1Mary
  31. 1990South Atlantic Raiders: Part 2 Argie Bargie!Mary
  32. 1989Work ExperienceSally
  33. 1988French And Saunders - Christmas Special '88Kim
  34. 1988The Black and Blue LampVoiceover
  35. 1988FunseekersCharlotte
  36. 1987WalkerAnnie Mae
  37. 1987This Year's ModelMary
  38. 1987Straight to HellSabrina
  39. 1987Two of UsVera
  40. 1986Past CaringAngie
  41. 1986Sid and NancyBrenda Windzor
  42. 1986The Best Years of Your LifePaula
  43. 1985Sacred HeartsTillie
  44. 1983A Visitor from Outer SpaceTina
  45. 1983Forever YoungGirl
  46. 1982ScrubbersGlennis