ALISON STEADMAN

Alison Steadman
Alison Steadman
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: August 26, 1946
Place of Birth: Liverpool, England, UK

Biography

Alison Steadman (born 26 August 1946) is an English actor. She won the 1991 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress for the Mike Leigh (her husband 1973-2001) film Life is Sweet, and the 1993 Olivier Award for Best Actress for her role as Mari in the original production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. In a 2007 Channel 4 poll, the "50 Greatest Actors" voted for by other actors, she was ranked No. 42.

Filmography

Starring

2026·
Joke
Vet
2025·
Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza
Sue Jessop
2025·
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
Self
2024·
Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale
Self
2023·
Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry
Alison Steadman
2023·
Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas
Sue Jessop
2023·
Wake
Grace
2022·
Remembers…
Self
2022·
Here We Go
Sue Jessop
2022·
Rules of the Game
Anita Jenkins
2021·
Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig
Self
2020·
Life
Gail Reynolds
2019·
DNA Journey
2018·
Hold the Sunset
Edith
2018·
Butterfly
Barbara
2014·
Gareth's All Star Choir
Self - Choir Member
2014·
The Great War: The People's Story
Hallie Eustace Miles
2014·
Boomers
Joyce
2014·
Inside No. 9
Anne
2013·
Yonderland
Barbara
2013·
Orphan Black
Kendall Malone
2012·
Playhouse Presents
Tina
2012·
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
Self - Contestant
2012·
Gadget Man
2012·
The Syndicate
Rose Wilson
2011·
Comedy Blaps
2011·
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Self - Participant
2011·
All Roads Lead Home
Herself
2010·
Little Crackers
Alison's Mother
2007·
Lewis
Rev. Martha Seager
2007·
Fanny Hill
Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Brown
2007·
Gavin & Stacey
Pam Shipman
2007·
The Man from Montevideo
Karen Horner
2006·
Great British Menu
Self - Guest Judge
2006·
The One Show
Self
2005·
Twisted Tales
Margery Faversham
2004·
Bosom Pals
2004·
The Worst Week of My Life
Angela Cook
2002·
Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale
Mrs. Meisling
2001·
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
Pauline Mole
2001·
Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember - The Movie
Mayoress Bunty Ferguson (voice)
2000·
Fat Friends
Betty Simpson
2000·
Lenny Henry in Pieces
1999·
Let Them Eat Cake
1998·
Stressed Eric
1997·
Midsomer Murders
Abigail Tonev
1997·
The Missing Postman
Christine Peacock, Christine Peacock
1996·
Karaoke
Mrs Haynes
1996·
No Bananas
Evelyn Hamilton
1995·
Kavanagh Q.C.
Evelyn Marie Kendall
1995·
Crapston Villas
1995·
Pride and Prejudice
Mrs. Bennet
1994·
The Wimbledon Poisoner
Elinor Farr
1993·
GMTV
Self
1992·
Gone to Seed
Hilda Plant
1991·
Selling Hitler
Edda Goering
1991·
Gone to the Dogs
Lauren Patterson
1989·
Screen One
Jackie Johns
1989·
The Jim Henson Hour
Perriwinkle
1989·
7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting
Janista Maine
1988·
Countryfile
Self
1986·
ScreenPlay
Marjorie
1986·
The Singing Detective
Mrs Marlow / Lili, Mrs Marlow
1985·
Screen Two
Brenda Ogdon
1976·
Red Letter Day
Margaret Hudson
1975·
The Wackers
Bernadette Clarkson
1975·
Oil Strike North
1973·
Second City Firsts
Helen, Jackie
1972·
Crown Court
1971·
Bel Ami
Fencer (as Allison Steadman)
1970·
Play for Today
Susan, Kay Pasmore, Jan Blincoe, Veronica, Nonie
1967·
ITV Playhouse
Norma Hardy
1949·
The BAFTA Awards
Self
TBA·
King of the Teds
Tina
2025·
Stitch Head
Nan (voice)
2024·
Better Man
Betty
2023·
The 1970s Dinner Party
Self - Narrator (voice)
2022·
Queen and Country
Narrator (voice)
2021·
The King's Man
Rita
2020·
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
Dora
2020·
23 Walks
Fern
2020·
We Love Gavin and Stacey
2019·
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
Pam Shipman
2019·
Off Grid
Grace Tanner
2018·
Care
Mary
2017·
Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs)
2017·
We Can Be Heroes
Granny Evans
2017·
Becky Watts Killed for Kicks
Narrator
2016·
Burn Burn Burn
Diana
2016·
Dad's Army
Mrs. Fox
2016·
Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood
Self
2015·
Peterman
Auntie Jean
2014·
The One and Only Mike Leigh
Self
2012·
A Civil Arrangement
Isobel
2011·
French Exchange
Mrs. Phillips
2010·
Fry and Laurie Reunited
Self - Narrator (voice)
2010·
Come Rain Come Shine
Dora Mitchell
2009·
Caravans: A British Love Affair
Narrator
2007·
All About 'Abigail's Party'
Self
2007·
Who Gets the Dog
Jenny Evans
2007·
The Dinner Party
Juliet
2007·
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
Self
2006·
Confetti
Sam's Mum
2006·
Loony in the Woods
Crazy Butcher
2004·
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
Casting Agent
2003·
Chunky Monkey
Beryl
2002·
D.I.Y. Hard
Woman
2001·
Happy Now
Bronwyn Race
2001·
Ivor the Invisible
Auntie Barbara (voice)
1999·
Jack and the Beanstalk
Mother / Veronica
1999·
Topsy-Turvy
Madame Leon
1999·
Santa's Last Christmas
Mrs Whatnot (voice)
1997·
The Ugly Duckling
The Hen (voice)
1996·
The Snow Queen's Revenge
Pearl
1996·
Secrets & Lies
Woman with Dog
1995·
Gotta Get Out
Maggie
1994·
Do You Remember the First Time?
1994·
Degas and Pissario Fall Out
Emma Dumay
1993·
Selling Hitler
Edda Goering
1992·
Blame It on the Bellboy
Rosemary Horton
1991·
Life Is Sweet
Wendy
1990·
News Hounds
Jackie Johns
1989·
A Small Mourning
Marjorie
1989·
Monster Maker
Perriwinkle
1989·
Virtuoso
Brenda
1989·
Shirley Valentine
Jane
1989·
Wilt
Eva
1988·
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Daisy
1988·
Stormy Monday
Mayor
1987·
The Short & Curlies
Betty
1986·
Clockwise
Gwenda Stimpson
1985·
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Kato/Natella/Aniko
1985·
Coming Through
Kate
1985·
Number One
Doreen
1984·
A Private Function
Mrs. Allardyce
1984·
Champions
Mary Hussey
1983·
Tartuffe, or The Imposter
Elmire
1982·
Mike Leigh: Making Plays
Self
1982·
P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang
Miss Land
1981·
The Muscle Market
Susan
1980·
Pasmore
Kay Pasmore
1978·
Two Days That Shook the Branch
Norma Hardy
1977·
Our Flesh and Blood
Jan Blincoe
1977·
Abigail's Party
Beverley
1976·
Bag of Yeast
Margaret Hudson
1976·
Nuts in May
Candice Marie
1975·
Early to Bed
Helen
1975·
Through the Night
Christine Potts
1974·
Taking Leave
Nonie
1974·
Girl
Jackie
1973·
Hard Labour
Veronica Thornley

Production

1989·
7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting
Writer