Joanna Scanlan
Personal Info
Know For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1961-10-27 (64 years old)
Place of Birth
West Kirby, Merseyside, England, UK
Also known As
Jo Scanlan
Ms. Joanna Scanlan
Joanna Scanlon
Joanna Scanlan
Biography
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 per...
Acting
2006
as Sue Hodge
2003
as Tanneke
2021
2005
as Trish
2007
as Daisy Burke
2013
as Catherine Dickens
2011
as Mary-Ann
2016
as Penny
2014
as Ruth
2024
as Pat (voice)
2022
as Linda
2024
as Ann
2007
as Barbara
2009
as Roz
2024
as Elizabeth
2005
as Josie
2015
as Aunt Belle
2003
as Sue Nye
2000
as Debbie
2017
as Marion, Enn’s Mother
2007
as Mormo
2007
as Terri Coverley
1998
as Sister
2007
as Jennings
2017
as Mrs. Overvalt
1997
as Bessie
2008
as Midwife
2018
as Lyn
2010
as Sister Kevin
2016
as Cathy - Make Up Lady
2013
as Herself
2015
as Susan Poulter
2010
as Herself
2018
as Janet
2020
as Mrs. Belling
2021
as Mary/Fahima
2007
as Terri Coverly
2021
as Maggie
2024
as Gladys May
2025
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as Friend (Voice)
2025
as Cathy
1999
as Claudia
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