Joanna Scanlan
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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 in the 2020 film After Love. She was the first person since 2003 to win the award without being nominated for the corresponding Oscar. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joanna Scanlan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Credits
Stardust (2007)
as Mormo
Bridget Jones's Baby (2016)
as Cathy - Make Up Lady
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025)
as Cathy
The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
as Midwife
Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)
as Tanneke
Notes on a Scandal (2006)
as Sue Hodge
Tulip Fever (2017)
as Mrs. Overvalt
Wicked Little Letters (2024)
as Ann
Kinky Boots (2005)
as Trish
The Invisible Woman (2013)
as Catherine Dickens
Testament of Youth (2015)
as Aunt Belle
In the Loop (2009)
as Roz
How to Talk to Girls at Parties (2017)
as Marion, Enn’s Mother
Jane Eyre (1997)
as Bessie
Rhubarb Rhubarb (2025)
Actor
A Little Trip to Heaven (2005)
as Josie
Joy (2024)
as Gladys May
The Arrival (—)
Actor
How to Build a Girl (2020)
as Mrs. Belling
Poe (—)
as Friend (Voice)
The Moon and the Stars (2007)
as Daisy Burke
Get Santa (2014)
as Ruth
This Is Christmas (2022)
as Linda
The Bad Education Movie (2015)
as Susan Poulter
The Deal (2003)
as Sue Nye
The Rise of the Nutters (2007)
as Terri Coverley
A Rather English Marriage (1998)
as Sister
After Love (2021)
as Mary/Fahima
Wild Honey Pie! (2018)
as Janet
Pin Cushion (2018)
as Lyn
Anxious People (2026)
Actor
40 Year Old Virgins (2013)
as Herself
The Angina Monologues (2010)
as Herself
Fungus The Bogeyman (2015)
Actor
Don vs Lightning (2021)
as Maggie
Grow Your Own (2007)
as Barbara
Ropey (2021)
Actor
Hot Hot Hot (2011)
as Mary-Ann
Coming Soon (1999)
as Claudia
The Announcement (2000)
as Debbie
Spinners and Losers (2007)
as Terri Coverly
The Rising of the Sap (2024)
as Elizabeth
Dylan's Room (2016)
as Penny
Tabby McTat (2024)
as Pat (voice)
Maxwell (2007)
as Jennings
The Calling (2010)
as Sister Kevin