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
Self
2024·
Better ManBetty
Alison Steadman
2023·
WakeSelf - Narrator (voice)
2022·
Here We GoSue Jessop
2022·
Rules of the GameAnita Jenkins
2022·
Queen and CountryNarrator (voice)
2021·
The King's ManRita
2020·
LifeGail Reynolds
Pam Shipman
2019·
Off GridGrace Tanner
2018·
ButterflyBarbara
2018·
CareMary
2017·
We Can Be HeroesGranny Evans
Narrator
2016·
Burn Burn BurnDiana
2016·
Dad's ArmyMrs. Fox
2015·
PetermanAuntie Jean
Self
2012·
A Civil ArrangementIsobel
2011·
French ExchangeMrs. Phillips
Self - Narrator (voice)
2010·
Come Rain Come ShineDora Mitchell
2007·
Gavin & StaceyPam Shipman
Self
2007·
Who Gets the DogJenny Evans
2007·
The Dinner PartyJuliet
2007·
Fanny HillMrs. Brown, Mrs. Brown
Self
2006·
The One ShowSelf
TBA·
King of the TedsTina
2020·
23 WalksFern
2019·
DNA Journey2018·
Hold the SunsetEdith
Self - Choir Member
Hallie Eustace Miles
2014·
BoomersJoyce
2014·
Inside No. 9Anne
2013·
YonderlandBarbara
2013·
Orphan BlackKendall Malone
Self - Contestant
2012·
Gadget Man2012·
The SyndicateRose Wilson
Self - Participant
2011·
All Roads Lead HomeHerself
2010·
Little CrackersAlison's Mother
Narrator
2007·
LewisRev. Martha Seager
Karen Horner
2006·
Great British MenuSelf - Guest Judge
2006·
ConfettiSam's Mum
2006·
Loony in the WoodsCrazy Butcher
2005·
Twisted Tales2004·
Bosom PalsAngela Cook
Casting Agent
2003·
Chunky MonkeyBeryl
Mrs. Meisling
2002·
D.I.Y. HardWoman
Pauline Mole
Mayoress Bunty Ferguson (voice)
2001·
Happy NowBronwyn Race
2001·
Ivor the InvisibleAuntie Barbara (voice)
2000·
Fat FriendsBetty Simpson
1999·
Let Them Eat CakeMother / Veronica
1999·
Topsy-TurvyMadame Leon
Mrs Whatnot (voice)
1998·
Stressed Eric1997·
Midsomer MurdersAbigail Tonev
1997·
The Missing PostmanChristine Peacock, Christine Peacock
1997·
The Ugly DucklingThe Hen (voice)
1996·
Dalziel & PascoeMarion Mattis
1996·
Cold LazarusMrs. Haynes
1996·
KaraokeMrs. Haynes
1996·
No BananasEvelyn Hamilton
Pearl
1996·
Secrets & LiesWoman with Dog
1995·
Kavanagh Q.C.Evelyn Marie Kendall
1995·
Crapston Villas1995·
Coogan's Run1995·
Pride and PrejudiceMrs. Bennet
1995·
Gotta Get OutMaggie
Elinor Farr
Emma Dumay
1993·
GMTVSelf
1993·
Selling HitlerEdda Goering
1992·
Gone to SeedHilda Plant
Rosemary Horton
1991·
Gone to the DogsLauren Patterson
1990·
News HoundsJackie Johns
1990·
Life Is SweetWendy
1989·
The Jim Henson HourPerriwinkle
Janista Maine
1989·
A Small MourningMarjorie
1989·
Monster MakerPerriwinkle
1989·
VirtuosoBrenda
1989·
Shirley ValentineJane
1989·
WiltEva
1988·
CountryfileSelf
Daisy
1988·
Stormy MondayMayor
1987·
The Short & CurliesBetty
Mrs. Marlow
1986·
ClockwiseGwenda Stimpson
Kato/Natella/Aniko
1985·
Coming ThroughKate
1985·
Number OneDoreen
1984·
A Private FunctionMrs. Allardyce
1984·
ChampionsMary Hussey
Elmire
Self
Miss Land
1981·
The Muscle MarketSusan
1980·
PasmoreKay Pasmore
Norma Hardy
1977·
Our Flesh and BloodJan Blincoe
1977·
Abigail's PartyBeverley
1976·
Bag of YeastMargaret Hudson
1976·
Nuts in MayCandice Marie
1975·
The WackersBernadette Clarkson
1975·
Oil Strike North1975·
Early to BedHelen
1975·
Through the NightChristine Potts
1974·
Taking LeaveNonie
1974·
GirlJackie
1973·
Hard LabourVeronica Thornley
1972·
Crown Court1970·
Play for TodaySusan, Kay Pasmore, Jan Blincoe, Veronica, Nonie
1949·
The BAFTA AwardsSelf
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