JOANNA SCANLAN
Joanna Scanlan
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 27, 1961
Place of Birth: West Kirby, Merseyside, England, UK
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.
Filmography
Starring
TBA·
Missed Call2025·
Riot WomenBeth
Presenter
Herself - Panellist
2024·
A Very Royal ScandalAmanda Thirsk
Narrator
2023·
Boat StoryPat Tooh
Self, Self – Actor
2022·
Slow HorsesMoira Tregorian
2022·
How the BBC BeganSelf - Narrator (voice)
Sharon Roberts
2020·
McDonald & DoddsKelly Mulcreevy
2020·
DraculaMother Superior
2020·
Avenue 5Johanna
2019·
The AccidentAngela Griffiths
Narrator
2018·
Dinnerladies DiariesSelf
2018·
Sally4EverStella
2018·
The Woman in WhiteMrs. Vesey
2018·
Hold the SunsetSandra
2018·
RequiemJanice Gray
2016·
Hooten & The Lady2015·
No OffenceVivienne Deering
2015·
Fungus the BogeymanMildrew
2014·
Puppy LoveNana V
2013·
PsychobitchesBarbara Woodhouse
2013·
Big SchoolMrs Klebb
Mrs. Reynolds
2013·
Getting OnSister Den Flixter
2013·
Heading OutTorla
2012·
Stella2009·
Home TimeMrs Pitman
2007·
JekyllNurse
2004·
Doctors and NursesStumpy Yates
2003·
Little BritainLou's Girlfriend Anya
2001·
Murder in MindDiana Spearman
2000·
Cry WolfJulie
2000·
My FamilyDental Assistant
2000·
Human RemainsNana
1999·
SpacedTina
1998·
Vanity FairLady Crawley
1997·
Midsomer MurdersClara Trout
1994·
Room 101Self
1993·
Peak PracticeMidwife
1991·
Murder Most HorridIris Wood-Newton
Self
Gillian
Audrey Barker
TBA·
The ArrivalTBA·
Anxious PeopleCathy
TBA·
PoeFriend (Voice)
2025·
Rhubarb Rhubarb2024·
JoyGladys May
Elizabeth
Ann
2024·
Tabby McTatPat (voice)
2022·
This Is ChristmasLinda
2021·
The LarkinsMa Larkin
2021·
Don vs LightningMaggie
2021·
After LoveMary/Fahima
2021·
Ropey2020·
How to Build a GirlMrs. Belling
2018·
Wild Honey Pie!Janet
2018·
Pin CushionLyn
2017·
Tulip FeverMrs. Overvalt
Marion, Enn’s Mother
2016·
Bridget Jones's BabyCathy - Make Up Lady
2016·
Dylan's RoomPenny
Susan Poulter
2015·
Testament of YouthAunt Belle
2015·
Fungus The Bogeyman2014·
Get SantaRuth
2013·
40 Year Old VirginsHerself
2013·
The Invisible WomanCatherine Dickens
2011·
Hot Hot HotMary-Ann
Herself
2010·
The CallingSister Kevin
2009·
Getting OnSister Den Flixter
2009·
In the LoopRoz
Midwife
2007·
Would I Lie to You?Self
2007·
Spinners and LosersTerri Coverly
2007·
MaxwellJennings
Terri Coverley
2007·
StardustMormo
2007·
Grow Your OwnBarbara
Daisy Burke
2006·
Notes on a ScandalSue Hodge
2005·
The Thick of ItTerri Coverley
Josie
2005·
Kinky BootsTrish
2003·
The DealSue Nye
Tanneke
2000·
The AnnouncementDebbie
1999·
Coming SoonClaudia
Sister
1997·
Jane EyreBessie
Production
2015·
No OffenceAssociate Producer
2013·
Getting OnExecutive Producer
2009·
Getting OnWriter
Writer