
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 person since 2003 to win the award without being nominated for the corresponding Oscar.
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Filmography
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Anxious People
2026

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
2025
as Cathy

Rhubarb Rhubarb
2025

JOY
2024
as Gladys May

The Rising of the Sap
2024
as Elizabeth

Tabby McTat
2024
as Pat (voice)

Wicked Little Letters
2024
as Ann

This Is Christmas
2022
as Linda

Ropey
2021

Don vs Lightning
2021
as Maggie

After Love
2021
as Mary/Fahima

How to Build a Girl
2020
as Mrs. Belling

Pin Cushion
2018
as Lyn

Wild Honey Pie!
2018
as Janet

How to Talk to Girls at Parties
2017
as Marion, Enn’s Mother

Tulip Fever
2017
as Mrs. Overvalt

Bridget Jones's Baby
2016
as Cathy - Make Up Lady

Dylan's Room
2016
as Penny
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Fungus The Bogeyman
2015

The Bad Education Movie
2015
as Susan Poulter

Testament of Youth
2015
as Aunt Belle

Get Santa
2014
as Ruth

The Invisible Woman
2013
as Catherine Dickens

40 Year Old Virgins
2013
as Herself