Joanna Scanlan
Actor
- Born
- October 27, 1961 (age 64) · 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 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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Known for
Stardust
August 10, 2007
Bridget Jones's Baby
September 14, 2016
The Other Boleyn Girl
February 28, 2008
Girl with a Pearl Earring
December 12, 2003
Notes on a Scandal
December 25, 2006
In the Loop
January 22, 2009
Testament of Youth
January 16, 2015
Tulip Fever
July 13, 2017
Wicked Little Letters
February 23, 2024
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
February 12, 2025
How to Talk to Girls at Parties
October 6, 2017
Kinky Boots
August 30, 2005
Acting46
- 2025Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy as Cathy
- 2025Rhubarb Rhubarb
- 2024JOY as Gladys May
- 2024The Rising of the Sap as Elizabeth
- 2024Tabby McTat as Pat (voice)
- 2024Wicked Little Letters as Ann
- 2022This Is Christmas as Linda
- 2021Ropey
- 2021Don vs Lightning as Maggie
- 2021After Love as Mary / Fahima