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On graduation, she joined the academic staff of [[De Montfort University]] lecturing in drama for five years, before she undertook a similar role at the [[Arts Council]] for three years.<ref name=DPost55578/><ref name=Indp8488408>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/joanna-scanlan-from-bumbling-whitehall-press-officer-in-thethick-of-it-to-lifestyle-coach-in-heading-out-8488408.html|title=Joanna Scanlan: From bumbling Whitehall press officer in The Thick of It to lifestyle coach in Heading Out|author=Veronica Lee|publisher=[[The Independent]]|date=10 February 2013|accessdate=11 March 2013}}</ref> |
On graduation, she joined the academic staff of [[De Montfort University]] lecturing in drama for five years, before she undertook a similar role at the [[Arts Council of Great Britain]] for three years.<ref name=DPost55578/><ref name=Indp8488408>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/joanna-scanlan-from-bumbling-whitehall-press-officer-in-thethick-of-it-to-lifestyle-coach-in-heading-out-8488408.html|title=Joanna Scanlan: From bumbling Whitehall press officer in The Thick of It to lifestyle coach in Heading Out|author=Veronica Lee|publisher=[[The Independent]]|date=10 February 2013|accessdate=11 March 2013}}</ref> |
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After the Arts Council of Great Britain broke up, at age 34 she decided to try her hand at professional acting, quickly gaining the role as a nurse in [[ITV1]]'s ''[[Peak Practice]]''.<ref name=DPost55578/> The formed some what of a theme in her ealy career, then playing a midwife in ''[[The Other Boleyn Girl]]'' with [[Natalie Portman]] and [[Scarlett Johansson]], before playing a nurse again alongside [[Ade Edmondson]]’s doctor in ill-fated ''[[Doctors And Nurses]]'', and latterly a doctor in [[Martin Clunes]] ''[[Doc Martin]]''.<ref name=DPost55578/> |
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Joanna Scanlan | |
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| Born | 1962 (age 61–62) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Lecturer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Joanna Scanlan is a Welsh actress and television writer, best known for her roles in various British comedy series, such as The Thick of It,[2] Doctors and Nurses, Getting On and Little Britain.
Early life
The daughter of hoteliers, her father owned the Ruthin Castle hotel where she was born.[1] She was educated in Denbigh, Wales, and then studied history at Cambridge University. There she joined Cambridge Footlights, where she became friends with Tilda Swinton.
Early career
On graduation, she joined the academic staff of De Montfort University lecturing in drama for five years, before she undertook a similar role at the Arts Council of Great Britain for three years.[1][3]
After the Arts Council of Great Britain broke up, at age 34 she decided to try her hand at professional acting, quickly gaining the role as a nurse in ITV1's Peak Practice.[1] The formed some what of a theme in her ealy career, then playing a midwife in The Other Boleyn Girl with Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson, before playing a nurse again alongside Ade Edmondson’s doctor in ill-fated Doctors And Nurses, and latterly a doctor in Martin Clunes Doc Martin.[1]
Getting On
Getting On is co-written by and stars Scanlan, Jo Brand and Vicki Pepperdine. Its first series received high praise from television critics across the board in the UK, with praise for the actors' performances, and the gritty, realistic portrayal of an NHS hospital.[4][5]
All three writers were nominated for the 2009 Royal Television Society Award for Best Writing in Comedy.[6]
Both Scanlan and Brand were nominated for the 2010 BAFTA Television Award for Best Female Performance in a Comedy Role.[7]
Selected credits
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
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| Jane Eyre | Bessie | |
| Spaced | Tina | |
| Coming Soon | Cludia | |
| The Thick of It | Terri Coverley | |
| Getting On | Sister Den Flixter | |
| Home Time | Mrs Pitman | |
| Doc Martin | Dr Diana Dibbs | |
| Stella | Nancy | |
| Heading Out | Toria |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Girl with a Pearl Earring | Tanneke |
| 2005 | A Little Trip to Heaven | Josie |
| Kinky Boots | Trish | |
| 2006 | Notes on a Scandal | Sue Hodge |
| 2007 | Stardust | Mormo |
| 2007 | Grow Your Own | Barbara |
| 2008 | The Other Boleyn Girl | Mary's midwife |
| 2009 | In the Loop | Roz |
References
- ^ a b c d e "The Thick of It star from Ruthin in new hospital comedy". Daily Post. 23 October 2010. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
- ^ BBC Comedy Blog: The Thick of It's Joanna Scanlan on playing Terri
- ^ Veronica Lee (10 February 2013). "Joanna Scanlan: From bumbling Whitehall press officer in The Thick of It to lifestyle coach in Heading Out". The Independent. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
- ^ "'Getting On' In The Press..." British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 5 June 2010.
- ^ Banks-Smith, Nancy (9 July 2009). "Last night's TV: Getting On, Taking the Flak". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 3 May 2010.
- ^ "RTS Programme Awards 2009". Royal Television Society. Retrieved 6 June 2010.
- ^ "Television Awards Winners in 2010". BAFTA. Retrieved 6 June 2010.
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