Alison Steadman

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
Aug 26, 1946 (78 years old)

Alison Steadman

Known For

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
0h 56m
Movie 2025

Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell

An uplifting and touching documentary special which tells the story of one of Britain's best loved sitcoms as it comes to an end after 17 years. Featuring unprecedented access to creators James Corden and Ruth Jones as well as the cast and crew, including filming the final episode as they all say goodbye to the much-cherished show.

Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale
0h 26m
Movie 2024

Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale

Seventeen years after Gavin & Stacey begun, the series comes to an end with a 90-minute finale. Before the final episode, the last we saw of Nessa and Smithy was in the 2019 Christmas special, where Nessa went down on one knee, asking Smithy to marry her. The BBC's Colin Paterson went behind the scenes during the filming of the last episode.

Better Man
2h 15m
Movie 2024

Better Man

Follow Robbie Williams' journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.

The 1970s Dinner Party
0h 45m
Movie 2023

The 1970s Dinner Party

A colourful trip back in time, as Debbie McGee hosts a 1970s-style dinner party.

Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry
TV Show 2023

Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry

Gavin & Stacey stars Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb take a 210-mile road trip from Billericay to Barry Island.

Wake
0h 19m
Movie 2023

Wake

A family comes to terms with tragic loss, exploring the psychological and practical implications. It raises awareness of the under-reported social issue of mental health in rural settings and how conversations about feelings prevent a spiral towards suicide.

Here We Go
0h 29m
TV Show 2022

Here We Go

Family life with no filter. The Jessops navigate life's everyday challenges - from changing jobs to kidnapping dogs.

Rules of the Game
TV Show 2022

Rules of the Game

Sam is a hard-headed manager at a family-run business in the North West. However, when Sam arrives at work one day to find a dead body in the office reception she is forced to reckon with not only murky behaviour in the present, but murderous secrets from the past as well.

The King's Man
2h 11m
Movie 2021

The King's Man

As a collection of history's worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them.

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
1h 29m
Movie 2020

Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse

Roald & Beatrix, the tail of the curious mouse, a heart-warming Christmas film inspired by the true encounter between a six-year-old Roald Dahl and his idol Beatrix Potter. A magical story of what really can happen when you are brave enough to follow your dreams. Joining Dawn French who plays Beatrix, the cast includes Jessica Hynes, Rob Brydon, Alison Steadman, Nina Sosanya, Bill Bailey and Nick Mohammed.

Biography

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. Steadman made her professional stage debut in 1968 and went on to establish her career in Mike Leigh's 1970s TV plays Nuts in May (1976) and Abigail's Party (1977). She received BAFTA TV Award nominations for the 1986 BBC serial The Singing Detective, and in 2001 for the ITV drama series Fat Friends (2000–05). Other television roles include Pride and Prejudice (1995), Gavin & Stacey (2007–10, 2019) and Orphan Black (2015–16). Her other film appearances include A Private Function (1984), Clockwise (1986), Shirley Valentine (1989), Topsy Turvy (1999), and The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004).

Acting

2025
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell
2024
Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale
2024
Better Man
2023
The 1970s Dinner Party
2023
Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry
2023
Wake
2022
Here We Go
2022
Rules of the Game
2021
The King's Man
2020
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
2020
Life
2020
We Love Gavin and Stacey
2020
23 Walks
2019
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas
2019
Off Grid
2018
Care
2018
Butterfly
2018
Hold the Sunset
2017
Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs)
2017
Becky Watts Killed for Kicks
2017
We Can Be Heroes
2016
Burn Burn Burn
2016
Dad's Army
2015
Peterman
2014
The One and Only Mike Leigh
2014
Gareth's All Star Choir
2014
Boomers
2011
All Roads Lead Home
2011
French Exchange
2010
Come Rain Come Shine
2009
Caravans: A British Love Affair
2007
Who Gets the Dog
2007
All About 'Abigail's Party'
2007
Fanny Hill
2007
Fanny Hill
2007
The Dinner Party
2007
Gavin & Stacey
2007
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
2004
The Worst Week of My Life
2004
Bosom Pals
2002
Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale
2001
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
2000
Lenny Henry in Pieces
2000
Fat Friends
1999
Let Them Eat Cake
1998
Stressed Eric
1997
The Ugly Duckling
1997
The Missing Postman
1997
The Missing Postman
1996
Cold Lazarus
1996
Secrets & Lies
1996
No Bananas
1996
Karaoke
1996
The Snow Queen's Revenge
1995
Crapston Villas
1995
Pride and Prejudice
1995
Gotta Get Out
1994
The Wimbledon Poisoner
1994
Degas and Pissario Fall Out
1992
Gone to Seed
1991
Gone to the Dogs
1990
News Hounds
1989
A Small Mourning
1989
Wilt
1989
Virtuoso
1989
Monster Maker
1989
7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting
1988
Stormy Monday
1986
The Singing Detective
1985
Coming Through
1985
The Caucasian Chalk Circle

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