Joanna Scanlan

Actor

Born: October 27, 1961 (age 64)
From: West Kirby, Merseyside, England, UK

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…

Filmography (46)

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025)
Cathy
Rhubarb Rhubarb (2025)
Joy (2024)
Gladys May
The Rising of the Sap (2024)
Elizabeth
Tabby McTat (2024)
Pat (voice)
Wicked Little Letters (2024)
Ann
This Is Christmas (2022)
Linda
Ropey (2021)
Don vs Lightning (2021)
Maggie
After Love (2021)
Mary/Fahima
How to Build a Girl (2020)
Mrs. Belling
Pin Cushion (2018)
Lyn
Wild Honey Pie! (2018)
Janet
How to Talk to Girls at Parties (2017)
Marion, Enn’s Mother
Tulip Fever (2017)
Mrs. Overvalt
Bridget Jones's Baby (2016)
Cathy - Make Up Lady
Dylan's Room (2016)
Penny
Fungus The Bogeyman
Fungus The Bogeyman (2015)
The Bad Education Movie (2015)
Susan Poulter
Testament of Youth (2015)
Aunt Belle
Get Santa (2014)
Ruth
The Invisible Woman (2013)
Catherine Dickens
40 Year Old Virgins (2013)
Herself
Hot Hot Hot (2011)
Mary-Ann
The Angina Monologues
The Angina Monologues (2010)
Herself
The Calling (2010)
Sister Kevin
In the Loop (2009)
Roz
The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
Midwife
Stardust (2007)
Mormo
Spinners and Losers (2007)
Terri Coverly