Joanna Scanlan

Joanna Scanlan

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...

Known For

Stardust

as Mormo

Bridget Jones's Baby

as Cathy - Make Up Lady

Cast Credits

Joy

as Gladys May

Tabby McTat

as Pat (voice)

After Love

as Mary/Fahima

How to Build a Girl

as Mrs. Belling

How to Talk to Girls at Parties

as Marion, Enn’s Mother

Tulip Fever

as Mrs. Overvalt

Bridget Jones's Baby

as Cathy - Make Up Lady

Dylan's Room

as Penny

The Bad Education Movie

as Susan Poulter

Testament of Youth

as Aunt Belle

Get Santa

as Ruth

The Invisible Woman

as Catherine Dickens

Hot Hot Hot

as Mary-Ann

The Calling

as Sister Kevin

Stardust

as Mormo

Spinners and Losers

as Terri Coverly

Grow Your Own

as Barbara

Maxwell

as Jennings