Michèle Winstanley
Biography
British actress and playwright, known for her works with cult director Alex Cox, including 'Straight To Hell' and 'Sid and Nancy', and for playing Cathy in Phil Redmond's seminal teenage television series, 'Going Out'. Michèle Winstanley is also known for her role as Karen the barmaid at The Nags Head in 'Only Fools and Horses', as well as for playing Harry's mother in Safeways' long-running series of commercials, which follow the adventures of Harry, a thoughtful toddler, voiced by Martin Clunes OBE. In 2024, she had a regular role in the BBC series Silent Witness as a sign language interpreter, a role she also does in real life. As a playwright, Winstanley's works have been produced at Hampstead Theatre, Arcola Theatre and The Space Theatre.
Filmography
I.D.
1995
as Stef
Staggered
1994
as Tina
The Zip
1988
as The nurse
Funseekers
1988
as Michelle
Walker
1987
as Maid
Straight to Hell
1987
as Louise
Sid and Nancy
1986
as Olive McBollocks
Fords on Water
1983
as Anne
Party Party
1983
as Christine
Remembrance
1982
as Gail
Under the Skin
1982
as Julie
Judo Champ
1981
as Jill
Quiet as a Nun
1978
as Blanche