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
Tabby McTat
Joanna Scanlan was 62 in Tabby McTat as 'Pat (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 2024
Wicked Little Letters
Joanna Scanlan was 62 in Wicked Little Letters as 'Ann'.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/Fahima'.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
Dylan's Room
Joanna Scanlan was 54 in Dylan's Room as 'Penny'.Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 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
Testament of Youth
Joanna Scanlan was 53 in Testament of Youth as 'Aunt Belle'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 2015
Get Santa
Joanna Scanlan was 53 in Get Santa as 'Ruth'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 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
Poe
Joanna Scanlan will be 63+ in Poe as 'Friend (Voice)'.Movie Released: Unreleased
Anxious People
Joanna Scanlan will be 63+ in Anxious People 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 agesRiot Women
Joanna Scanlan will be 63+ in Riot Women as 'Beth'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 22 2025
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 08 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
Dinnerladies Diaries
Joanna Scanlan was 56+ in Dinnerladies Diaries as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 14 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 as 'Sister Den Flixter'.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
Doctors and Nurses
Joanna Scanlan was 42+ in Doctors and Nurses as 'Stumpy Yates'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 13 2004
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
Have I Got News for You
Joanna Scanlan was 28+ in Have I Got News for You as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 1990
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
