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Alison Steadman
Acting

Alison Steadman

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

26 Aug 1946

Age

80 Years

Born In

Liverpool, England, UK

Total Projects

156

Years Active

77 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.8 ★

Overview

Alison Steadman (born 26 August 1946) is an English actor. She won the 1991 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress for the Mike Leigh (her husband 1973-2001) film Life is Sweet, and the 1993 Olivier Award for Best Actress for her role as Mari in the original production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice. In...

Filmography

Joke

movie

Joke

2026

Joke

as Vet

Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza

movie

Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza

2025

Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza

as Sue Jessop

Stitch Head

movie

Stitch Head

2025

Stitch Head

as Nan (voice)

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell

movie

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell

2025

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell

as Self

CineRaya

movie

Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale

2024

Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale

as Self

Better Man

movie

Better Man

2024

Better Man

as Betty

The 1970s Dinner Party

movie

The 1970s Dinner Party

2023

The 1970s Dinner Party

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas

movie

Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas

2023

Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas

as Sue Jessop

Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry

tv

Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry

2023

Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry

as Alison Steadman

Wake

movie

Wake

2023

Wake

as Grace

Queen and Country

movie

Queen and Country

2022

Queen and Country

as Narrator (voice)

Remembers…

tv

Remembers…

2022

Remembers…

Remembers…

tv

Remembers…

2022

Remembers…

as Self

Here We Go

tv

Here We Go

2022

Here We Go

as Sue Jessop

Rules of the Game

tv

Rules of the Game

2022

Rules of the Game

as Anita Jenkins

The King's Man

movie

The King's Man

2021

The King's Man

as Rita

Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig

tv

Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig

2021

Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig

as Self

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

movie

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

2020

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

as Dora

Life

tv

Life

2020

Life

as Gail Reynolds

CineRaya

movie

We Love Gavin and Stacey

2020

We Love Gavin and Stacey

23 Walks

movie

23 Walks

2020

23 Walks

as Fern

Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas

movie

Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas

2019

Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas

as Pam Shipman

Off Grid

movie

Off Grid

2019

Off Grid

as Grace Tanner

DNA Journey

tv

DNA Journey

2019

DNA Journey

Care

movie

Care

2018

Care

as Mary

Butterfly

tv

Butterfly

2018

Butterfly

as Barbara

Hold the Sunset

tv

Hold the Sunset

2018

Hold the Sunset

as Edith

Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs)

movie

Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs)

2017

Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs)

Becky Watts Killed for Kicks

movie

Becky Watts Killed for Kicks

2017

Becky Watts Killed for Kicks

as Narrator

We Can Be Heroes

movie

We Can Be Heroes

2017

We Can Be Heroes

as Granny Evans

Burn Burn Burn

movie

Burn Burn Burn

2016

Burn Burn Burn

as Diana

Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood

movie

Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood

2016

Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood

as Self

Dad's Army

movie

Dad's Army

2016

Dad's Army

as Mrs. Fox

Peterman

movie

Peterman

2015

Peterman

as Auntie Jean

CineRaya

movie

The One and Only Mike Leigh

2014

The One and Only Mike Leigh

as Self

Gareth's All Star Choir

tv

Gareth's All Star Choir

2014

Gareth's All Star Choir

as Self - Choir Member

Boomers

tv

Boomers

2014

Boomers

as Joyce

The Great War: The People's Story

tv

The Great War: The People's Story

2014

The Great War: The People's Story

as Hallie Eustace Miles

Inside No. 9

tv

Inside No. 9

2014

Inside No. 9

as Anne

Yonderland

tv

Yonderland

2013

Yonderland

as Barbara

Orphan Black

tv

Orphan Black

2013

Orphan Black

as Kendall Malone

Gadget Man

tv

Gadget Man

2012

Gadget Man

CineRaya

movie

A Civil Arrangement

2012

A Civil Arrangement

as Isobel

Playhouse Presents

tv

Playhouse Presents

2012

Playhouse Presents

as Tina

The Syndicate

tv

The Syndicate

2012

The Syndicate

as Rose Wilson

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off

tv

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off

2012

The Great Sport Relief Bake Off

as Self - Contestant

CineRaya

tv

Comedy Blaps

2011

Comedy Blaps

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

tv

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

2011

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

as Self - Participant

All Roads Lead Home

tv

All Roads Lead Home

2011

All Roads Lead Home

as Herself

French Exchange

movie

French Exchange

2011

French Exchange

as Mrs. Phillips

Come Rain Come Shine

movie

Come Rain Come Shine

2010

Come Rain Come Shine

as Dora Mitchell

Little Crackers

tv

Little Crackers

2010

Little Crackers

as Alison's Mother

Fry and Laurie Reunited

movie

Fry and Laurie Reunited

2010

Fry and Laurie Reunited

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Caravans: A British Love Affair

movie

Caravans: A British Love Affair

2009

Caravans: A British Love Affair

as Narrator

Who Gets the Dog

movie

Who Gets the Dog

2007

Who Gets the Dog

as Jenny Evans

All About 'Abigail's Party'

movie

All About 'Abigail's Party'

2007

All About 'Abigail's Party'

as Self

Fanny Hill

movie

Fanny Hill

2007

Fanny Hill

as Mrs. Brown

Fanny Hill

tv

Fanny Hill

2007

Fanny Hill

as Mrs. Brown

The Dinner Party

movie

The Dinner Party

2007

The Dinner Party

as Juliet

The Man from Montevideo

movie

The Man from Montevideo

2007

The Man from Montevideo

as Karen Horner

Gavin & Stacey

tv

Gavin & Stacey

2007

Gavin & Stacey

as Pam Shipman

Lewis

tv

Lewis

2007

Lewis

as Rev. Martha Seager

The 50 Greatest Television Dramas

movie

The 50 Greatest Television Dramas

2007

The 50 Greatest Television Dramas

as Self

The One Show

tv

The One Show

2006

The One Show

as Self

Loony in the Woods

movie

Loony in the Woods

2006

Loony in the Woods

as Crazy Butcher

Confetti

movie

Confetti

2006

Confetti

as Sam's Mum

Great British Menu

tv

Great British Menu

2006

Great British Menu

as Self - Guest Judge

Twisted Tales

tv

Twisted Tales

2005

Twisted Tales

as Margery Faversham

The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

movie

The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

2004

The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

as Casting Agent

The Worst Week of My Life

tv

The Worst Week of My Life

2004

The Worst Week of My Life

as Angela Cook

CineRaya

tv

Bosom Pals

2004

Bosom Pals

Chunky Monkey

movie

Chunky Monkey

2003

Chunky Monkey

as Beryl

D.I.Y. Hard

movie

D.I.Y. Hard

2002

D.I.Y. Hard

as Woman

Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale

tv

Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale

2002

Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale

as Mrs. Meisling

CineRaya

movie

Ivor the Invisible

2001

Ivor the Invisible

as Auntie Barbara (voice)

Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember - The Movie

movie

Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember - The Movie

2001

Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember - The Movie

as Mayoress Bunty Ferguson (voice)

Happy Now

movie

Happy Now

2001

Happy Now

as Bronwyn Race

Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years

tv

Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years

2001

Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years

as Pauline Mole

CineRaya

tv

Lenny Henry in Pieces

2000

Lenny Henry in Pieces

Fat Friends

tv

Fat Friends

2000

Fat Friends

as Betty Simpson

Topsy-Turvy

movie

Topsy-Turvy

1999

Topsy-Turvy

as Madame Leon

Jack and the Beanstalk

movie

Jack and the Beanstalk

1999

Jack and the Beanstalk

as Mother / Veronica

Let Them Eat Cake

tv

Let Them Eat Cake

1999

Let Them Eat Cake

Santa's Last Christmas

movie

Santa's Last Christmas

1999

Santa's Last Christmas

as Mrs Whatnot (voice)

Stressed Eric

tv

Stressed Eric

1998

Stressed Eric

The Ugly Duckling

movie

The Ugly Duckling

1997

The Ugly Duckling

as The Hen (voice)

The Missing Postman

tv

The Missing Postman

1997

The Missing Postman

as Christine Peacock

The Missing Postman

movie

The Missing Postman

1997

The Missing Postman

as Christine Peacock

Midsomer Murders

tv

Midsomer Murders

1997

Midsomer Murders

as Abigail Tonev

Secrets & Lies

movie

Secrets & Lies

1996

Secrets & Lies

as Woman with Dog

No Bananas

tv

No Bananas

1996

No Bananas

as Evelyn Hamilton

Karaoke

tv

Karaoke

1996

Karaoke

as Mrs Haynes

Dalziel & Pascoe

tv

Dalziel & Pascoe

1996

Dalziel & Pascoe

as Marion Mattis

The Snow Queen's Revenge

movie

The Snow Queen's Revenge

1996

The Snow Queen's Revenge

as Pearl

Coogan's Run

tv

Coogan's Run

1995

Coogan's Run

Crapston Villas

tv

Crapston Villas

1995

Crapston Villas

Pride and Prejudice

tv

Pride and Prejudice

1995

Pride and Prejudice

as Mrs. Bennet

Kavanagh Q.C.

tv

Kavanagh Q.C.

1995

Kavanagh Q.C.

as Evelyn Marie Kendall

Gotta Get Out

movie

Gotta Get Out

1995

Gotta Get Out

as Maggie

The Wimbledon Poisoner

tv

The Wimbledon Poisoner

1994

The Wimbledon Poisoner

as Elinor Farr

Do You Remember the First Time?

movie

Do You Remember the First Time?

1994

Do You Remember the First Time?

Degas and Pissario Fall Out

movie

Degas and Pissario Fall Out

1994

Degas and Pissario Fall Out

as Emma Dumay

Selling Hitler

movie

Selling Hitler

1993

Selling Hitler

as Edda Goering

GMTV

tv

GMTV

1993

GMTV

as Self

Gone to Seed

tv

Gone to Seed

1992

Gone to Seed

as Hilda Plant

Blame It on the Bellboy

movie

Blame It on the Bellboy

1992

Blame It on the Bellboy

as Rosemary Horton

Gone to the Dogs

tv

Gone to the Dogs

1991

Gone to the Dogs

as Lauren Patterson

Selling Hitler

tv

Selling Hitler

1991

Selling Hitler

as Edda Goering

Life Is Sweet

movie

Life Is Sweet

1991

Life Is Sweet

as Wendy

News Hounds

movie

News Hounds

1990

News Hounds

as Jackie Johns

A Small Mourning

movie

A Small Mourning

1989

A Small Mourning

as Marjorie

Shirley Valentine

movie

Shirley Valentine

1989

Shirley Valentine

as Jane

Wilt

movie

Wilt

1989

Wilt

as Eva

The Jim Henson Hour

tv

The Jim Henson Hour

1989

The Jim Henson Hour

as Perriwinkle

Virtuoso

movie

Virtuoso

1989

Virtuoso

as Brenda

Monster Maker

movie

Monster Maker

1989

Monster Maker

as Perriwinkle

7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting

movie

7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting

1989

7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting

as Janista Maine

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

movie

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

1988

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

as Daisy

Countryfile

tv

Countryfile

1988

Countryfile

as Self

Stormy Monday

movie

Stormy Monday

1988

Stormy Monday

as Mayor

The Short & Curlies

movie

The Short & Curlies

1987

The Short & Curlies

as Betty

The Singing Detective

tv

The Singing Detective

1986

The Singing Detective

as Mrs Marlow

The Singing Detective

tv

The Singing Detective

1986

The Singing Detective

as Mrs Marlow / Lili

Clockwise

movie

Clockwise

1986

Clockwise

as Gwenda Stimpson

Coming Through

movie

Coming Through

1985

Coming Through

as Kate

Number One

movie

Number One

1985

Number One

as Doreen

The Caucasian Chalk Circle

movie

The Caucasian Chalk Circle

1985

The Caucasian Chalk Circle

as Kato/Natella/Aniko

A Private Function

movie

A Private Function

1984

A Private Function

as Mrs. Allardyce

Champions

movie

Champions

1984

Champions

as Mary Hussey

Tartuffe, or The Imposter

movie

Tartuffe, or The Imposter

1983

Tartuffe, or The Imposter

as Elmire

P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang

movie

P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang

1982

P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang

as Miss Land

Mike Leigh: Making Plays

movie

Mike Leigh: Making Plays

1982

Mike Leigh: Making Plays

as Self

The Muscle Market

movie

The Muscle Market

1981

The Muscle Market

as Susan

Pasmore

movie

Pasmore

1980

Pasmore

as Kay Pasmore

CineRaya

movie

Two Days That Shook the Branch

1978

Two Days That Shook the Branch

as Norma Hardy

Abigail's Party

movie

Abigail's Party

1977

Abigail's Party

as Beverley

Our Flesh and Blood

movie

Our Flesh and Blood

1977

Our Flesh and Blood

as Jan Blincoe

Bag of Yeast

movie

Bag of Yeast

1976

Bag of Yeast

as Margaret Hudson

Nuts in May

movie

Nuts in May

1976

Nuts in May

as Candice Marie

Through the Night

movie

Through the Night

1975

Through the Night

as Christine Potts

Oil Strike North

tv

Oil Strike North

1975

Oil Strike North

Early to Bed

movie

Early to Bed

1975

Early to Bed

as Helen

The Wackers

tv

The Wackers

1975

The Wackers

as Bernadette Clarkson

Taking Leave

movie

Taking Leave

1974

Taking Leave

as Nonie

Girl

movie

Girl

1974

Girl

as Jackie

Hard Labour

movie

Hard Labour

1973

Hard Labour

as Veronica Thornley

Crown Court

tv

Crown Court

1972

Crown Court

CineRaya

tv

Bel Ami

1971

Bel Ami

as Fencer (as Allison Steadman)

Play for Today

tv

Play for Today

1970

Play for Today

as Nonie

Play for Today

tv

Play for Today

1970

Play for Today

as Veronica

Play for Today

tv

Play for Today

1970

Play for Today

as Jan Blincoe

Play for Today

tv

Play for Today

1970

Play for Today

as Kay Pasmore

Play for Today

tv

Play for Today

1970

Play for Today

as Susan

ITV Playhouse

tv

ITV Playhouse

1967

ITV Playhouse

as Norma Hardy

The BAFTA Awards

tv

The BAFTA Awards

1949

The BAFTA Awards

as Self

King of the Teds

movie

King of the Teds

TBA

King of the Teds

as Tina

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