Movies (Acting Roles)

Rhubarb Rhubarb
Joanna Scanlan was 63 in Rhubarb Rhubarb Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2025

Joy
Joanna Scanlan was 63 in Joy as 'Gladys May'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 2024

The Rising of the Sap
Joanna Scanlan was 62 in The Rising of the Sap as 'Elizabeth'.Movie Released: Sat, May 11 2024

Wicked Little Letters
Joanna Scanlan was 62 in Wicked Little Letters as 'Ann'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 2024

Tabby McTat
Joanna Scanlan was 62 in Tabby McTat as 'Pat (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 2024

This Is Christmas
Joanna Scanlan was 61 in This Is Christmas as 'Linda'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 2022

Ropey
Joanna Scanlan was 59 in Ropey Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 2021

Don vs Lightning
Joanna Scanlan was 59 in Don vs Lightning as 'Maggie'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 2021

After Love
Joanna Scanlan was 59 in After Love as 'Mary'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 2021

How to Build a Girl
Joanna Scanlan was 58 in How to Build a Girl as 'Mrs. Belling'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 2020

Wild Honey Pie!
Joanna Scanlan was 56 in Wild Honey Pie! as 'Janet'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 12 2018

Pin Cushion
Joanna Scanlan was 56 in Pin Cushion as 'Lyn'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 2018

Tulip Fever
Joanna Scanlan was 55 in Tulip Fever as 'Mrs. Overvalt'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 2017

Bridget Jones's Baby
Joanna Scanlan was 54 in Bridget Jones's Baby as 'Cathy - Make Up Lady'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 2016

Fungus The Bogeyman
Joanna Scanlan was 54 in Fungus The Bogeyman Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 2015

The Bad Education Movie
Joanna Scanlan was 53 in The Bad Education Movie as 'Susan Poulter'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 2015

Get Santa
Joanna Scanlan was 53 in Get Santa as 'Ruth'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 2014

Testament of Youth
Joanna Scanlan was 52 in Testament of Youth as 'Aunt Belle'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 2014

The Invisible Woman
Joanna Scanlan was 52 in The Invisible Woman as 'Catherine Dickens'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 2013

40 Year Old Virgins
Joanna Scanlan was 51 in 40 Year Old Virgins as 'Herself'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 2013

Hot Hot Hot
Joanna Scanlan was 50 in Hot Hot Hot as 'Mary-Ann'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 2011

The Angina Monologues
Joanna Scanlan was 49 in The Angina Monologues as 'Herself'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 2010

The Calling
Joanna Scanlan was 48 in The Calling as 'Sister Kevin'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 2010

In the Loop
Joanna Scanlan was 47 in In the Loop as 'Roz'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 2009

The Other Boleyn Girl
Joanna Scanlan was 46 in The Other Boleyn Girl as 'Midwife'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 2008

Stardust
Joanna Scanlan was 45 in Stardust as 'Mormo'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 2007

Spinners and Losers
Joanna Scanlan was 45 in Spinners and Losers as 'Terri Coverly'.Movie Released: Tue, Jul 03 2007

Grow Your Own
Joanna Scanlan was 45 in Grow Your Own as 'Barbara'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 2007

Maxwell
Joanna Scanlan was 45 in Maxwell as 'Jennings'.Movie Released: Fri, May 04 2007

The Moon and the Stars
Joanna Scanlan was 45 in The Moon and the Stars as 'Daisy Burke'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 2007

The Rise of the Nutters
Joanna Scanlan was 45 in The Rise of the Nutters as 'Terri Coverley'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 2007

Notes on a Scandal
Joanna Scanlan was 45 in Notes on a Scandal as 'Sue Hodge'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2006

A Little Trip to Heaven
Joanna Scanlan was 44 in A Little Trip to Heaven as 'Josie'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 26 2005

Kinky Boots
Joanna Scanlan was 43 in Kinky Boots as 'Trish'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 30 2005

The Deal
Joanna Scanlan was 41 in The Deal as 'Sue Nye'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 28 2003

The Announcement
Joanna Scanlan was 38 in The Announcement as 'Debbie'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2000

Jane Eyre
Joanna Scanlan was 35 in Jane Eyre as 'Bessie'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1997

Dylan's Room
Joanna Scanlan will be 63+ in Dylan's Room as 'Penny'.Movie Released: Unreleased

Poe
Joanna Scanlan will be 63+ in Poe as 'Friend (Voice)'.Movie Released: Unreleased
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Killed Without A Trace
Joanna Scanlan was 63+ in Killed Without A Trace as 'Presenter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 11 2024

A Very Royal Scandal
Joanna Scanlan was 62+ in A Very Royal Scandal as 'Amanda Thirsk'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 2024

Boat Story
Joanna Scanlan was 62+ in Boat Story as 'Pat Tooh'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 19 2023

Secrets of the Aquarium
Joanna Scanlan was 62+ in Secrets of the Aquarium as 'Narrator'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 14 2023

How the BBC Began
Joanna Scanlan was 60+ in How the BBC Began as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 22 2022

Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
Joanna Scanlan was 60+ in Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg as 'Self – Actor'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 04 2022

The Light in the Hall
Joanna Scanlan was 60+ in The Light in the Hall as 'Sharon Roberts'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 15 2022

Slow Horses
Joanna Scanlan was 60+ in Slow Horses as 'Moira Tregorian'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 01 2022

The Larkins
Joanna Scanlan was 59+ in The Larkins as 'Ma Larkin'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 2021

McDonald & Dodds
Joanna Scanlan was 58+ in McDonald & Dodds as 'Kelly Mulcreevy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 01 2020

Avenue 5
Joanna Scanlan was 58+ in Avenue 5 as 'Johanna'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 2020

Dracula
Joanna Scanlan was 58+ in Dracula as 'Mother Superior'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 2020

The Accident
Joanna Scanlan was 57+ in The Accident as 'Angela Griffiths'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 24 2019

Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly
Joanna Scanlan was 57+ in Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly as 'Narrator'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 2019

Sally4Ever
Joanna Scanlan was 56+ in Sally4Ever as 'Stella'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 25 2018

The Woman in White
Joanna Scanlan was 56+ in The Woman in White as 'Mrs. Vesey'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2018

Hold the Sunset
Joanna Scanlan was 56+ in Hold the Sunset as 'Sandra'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 2018

Requiem
Joanna Scanlan was 56+ in Requiem as 'Janice Gray'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 02 2018

Hooten & The Lady
Joanna Scanlan was 54+ in Hooten & The Lady TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 2016

Fungus the Bogeyman
Joanna Scanlan was 54+ in Fungus the Bogeyman as 'Mildrew'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 27 2015

No Offence
Joanna Scanlan was 53+ in No Offence as 'DI Vivienne Deering'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 05 2015

Puppy Love
Joanna Scanlan was 53+ in Puppy Love as 'Nana V'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 13 2014

Death Comes to Pemberley
Joanna Scanlan was 52+ in Death Comes to Pemberley as 'Mrs. Reynolds'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 26 2013

Getting On
Joanna Scanlan was 52+ in Getting On TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 24 2013

Big School
Joanna Scanlan was 51+ in Big School as 'Mrs Klebb'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 16 2013

Heading Out
Joanna Scanlan was 51+ in Heading Out as 'Torla'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 26 2013

Stella
Joanna Scanlan was 50+ in Stella TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 06 2012

Home Time
Joanna Scanlan was 47+ in Home Time as 'Mrs Pitman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 2009

Getting On
Joanna Scanlan was 47+ in Getting On as 'Sister Den Flixter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 2009

Would I Lie to You?
Joanna Scanlan was 45+ in Would I Lie to You? as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 16 2007

Jekyll
Joanna Scanlan was 45+ in Jekyll as 'Nurse'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 16 2007

The Thick of It
Joanna Scanlan was 43+ in The Thick of It as 'Terri Coverley'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 19 2005

Little Britain
Joanna Scanlan was 41+ in Little Britain as 'Lou's Girlfriend Anya'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003

Murder in Mind
Joanna Scanlan was 39+ in Murder in Mind as 'Diana Spearman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2001

Human Remains
Joanna Scanlan was 39+ in Human Remains as 'Nana'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 13 2000

Spaced
Joanna Scanlan was 37+ in Spaced as 'Tina'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1999

Coming Soon
Joanna Scanlan was 37+ in Coming Soon TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 17 1999

Vanity Fair
Joanna Scanlan was 37+ in Vanity Fair as 'Lady Crawley'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 01 1998

Midsomer Murders
Joanna Scanlan was 35+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Clara Trout'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997

Room 101
Joanna Scanlan was 32+ in Room 101 as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 04 1994

Peak Practice
Joanna Scanlan was 31+ in Peak Practice as 'Midwife'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 10 1993

Murder Most Horrid
Joanna Scanlan was 30+ in Murder Most Horrid as 'Iris Wood-Newton'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 1991

One Foot In the Grave
Joanna Scanlan was 28+ in One Foot In the Grave as 'Gillian'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1990

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Joanna Scanlan was 25+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries as 'Audrey Barker'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1987

Riot Women
Joanna Scanlan will be 63+ in Riot Women as 'Beth'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased