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Alison Steadman

Alison Steadman

Acting·1946·83 films

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 a 2007 Channel 4 poll, the "50 Greatest Actors" voted for by other actors, she was ranked No. 42.…

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As Actor

The King's Man
The King's Man (2021)Rita
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)Daisy
Better Man
Better Man (2024)Betty
Secrets & Lies
Secrets & Lies (1996)Woman with Dog
Dad's Army
Dad's Army (2016)Mrs. Fox
Clockwise
Clockwise (1986)Gwenda Stimpson
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004)Casting Agent
Life Is Sweet
Life Is Sweet (1991)Wendy
Topsy-Turvy
Topsy-Turvy (1999)Madame Leon
Shirley Valentine
Shirley Valentine (1989)Jane
Stormy Monday
Stormy Monday (1988)Mayor
Confetti
Confetti (2006)Sam's Mum
A Private Function
A Private Function (1984)Mrs. Allardyce
Blame It on the Bellboy
Blame It on the Bellboy (1992)Rosemary Horton
Burn Burn Burn
Burn Burn Burn (2016)Diana
Abigail's Party
Abigail's Party (1977)Beverley
Stitch Head
Stitch Head (2025)Nan (voice)
Nuts in May
Nuts in May (1976)Candice Marie
Wilt
Wilt (1989)Eva
The Short & Curlies
The Short & Curlies (1987)Betty
Fanny Hill
Fanny Hill (2007)Mrs. Brown
P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang
P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang (1982)Miss Land
Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember - The Movie
Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember - The Movie (2001)Mayoress Bunty Ferguson (voice)
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse (2020)Dora
23 Walks
23 Walks (2020)Fern
Champions
Champions (1984)Mary Hussey
The Snow Queen's Revenge
The Snow Queen's Revenge (1996)Pearl
The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling (1997)The Hen (voice)
Care
Care (2018)Mary
Hard Labour
Hard Labour (1973)Veronica Thornley
Happy Now
Happy Now (2001)Bronwyn Race
Monster Maker
Monster Maker (1989)Perriwinkle
Fry and Laurie Reunited
Fry and Laurie Reunited (2010)Self - Narrator (voice)
Coming Through
Coming Through (1985)Kate
Girl
Girl (1974)Jackie
Loony in the Woods
Loony in the Woods (2006)Crazy Butcher
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk (1999)Mother / Veronica
Peterman
Peterman (2015)Auntie Jean
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell (2025)Self
D.I.Y. Hard
D.I.Y. Hard (2002)Woman
Santa's Last Christmas
Santa's Last Christmas (1999)Mrs Whatnot (voice)
Number One
Number One (1985)Doreen
Selling Hitler
Selling Hitler (1993)Edda Goering
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas (2019)Pam Shipman
Early to Bed
Early to Bed (1975)Helen
All About 'Abigail's Party'
All About 'Abigail's Party' (2007)Self
The Dinner Party
The Dinner Party (2007)Juliet
Chunky Monkey
Chunky Monkey (2003)Beryl
Come Rain Come Shine
Come Rain Come Shine (2010)Dora Mitchell
The Muscle Market
The Muscle Market (1981)Susan
French Exchange
French Exchange (2011)Mrs. Phillips
Joke
Joke (2026)Vet
Mike Leigh: Making Plays
Mike Leigh: Making Plays (1982)Self
The Missing Postman
The Missing Postman (1997)Christine Peacock
Who Gets the Dog
Who Gets the Dog (2007)Jenny Evans
Tartuffe, or The Imposter
Tartuffe, or The Imposter (1983)Elmire
Virtuoso
Virtuoso (1989)Brenda
Off Grid
Off Grid (2019)Grace Tanner
A Small Mourning
A Small Mourning (1989)Marjorie
Gotta Get Out
Gotta Get Out (1995)Maggie
Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs)
Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs) (2017)
Degas and Pissario Fall Out
Degas and Pissario Fall Out (1994)Emma Dumay
Do You Remember the First Time?
Do You Remember the First Time? (1994)
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007)Self
Our Flesh and Blood
Our Flesh and Blood (1977)Jan Blincoe
Bag of Yeast
Bag of Yeast (1976)Margaret Hudson
Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood
Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood (2016)Self
We Can Be Heroes
We Can Be Heroes (2017)Granny Evans
7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting
7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting (1989)Janista Maine
Pasmore
Pasmore (1980)Kay Pasmore
Becky Watts Killed for Kicks
Becky Watts Killed for Kicks (2017)Narrator
Through the Night
Through the Night (1975)Christine Potts
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
The Caucasian Chalk Circle (1985)Kato/Natella/Aniko
News Hounds
News Hounds (1990)Jackie Johns
The Man from Montevideo
The Man from Montevideo (2007)Karen Horner
Taking Leave
Taking Leave (1974)Nonie
Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza
Here We Go: Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza (2025)Sue Jessop
King of the Teds
King of the TedsTina
The 1970s Dinner Party
The 1970s Dinner Party (2023)Self - Narrator (voice)
Queen and Country
Queen and Country (2022)Narrator (voice)
Wake
Wake (2023)Grace
Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas
Here We Go: Mum's Classic Family Christmas (2023)Sue Jessop
Caravans: A British Love Affair
Caravans: A British Love Affair (2009)Narrator

As Writer

7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting
7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting (1989)