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Olivia Colman
Olivia Colman was born on January 30, 1974 in Norwich, Norfolk, England as Sarah Caroline Olivia Colman. She is an actress, known for Tyrannosaur (2011), The Lobster (2015) and Hot Fuzz (2007). She has been married to Ed Sinclair since August 2001. They have three children.
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Actress (97 credits)
Actress (97 credits)
2018
Les Miserables
(TV Mini-Series) (pre-production)
Madame Thénardier
Madame Thénardier
- Episode #1.6
(2018)
... Madame Thénardier
- Episode #1.5
(2018)
... Madame Thénardier
- Episode #1.4
(2018)
... Madame Thénardier
- Episode #1.3
(2018)
... Madame Thénardier
- Episode #1.2
(2018)
... Madame Thénardier
Watership Down
(TV Mini-Series) (filming)
Strawberry
Strawberry
- Episode #1.4
... Strawberry (voice)
- Episode #1.2
... Strawberry (voice)
- Episode #1.1
... Strawberry (voice)
2013-2017
Broadchurch
(TV Series)
Ellie Miller / D.S. Ellie Miller
Ellie Miller / D.S. Ellie Miller
- Episode #3.8
(2017)
... D.S. Ellie Miller
- Episode #3.7
(2017)
... D.S. Ellie Miller
- Episode #3.6
(2017)
... D.S. Ellie Miller
- Episode #3.5
(2017)
... D.S. Ellie Miller
- Episode #3.4
(2017)
... D.S. Ellie Miller
2014-2016
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
(TV Series)
Marion (UK & US)
Marion (UK & US)
- Over the Hill
(2016)
... Marion (UK & US) (voice)
- The Christmas Coffeepot
(2016)
... Marion (UK & US) (voice)
- No Help At All
(2016)
... Marion (UK & US) (voice)
- Best Engine Ever
(2015)
... Marion (UK & US) (voice)
- Timothy and the Rainbow Truck
(2015)
... Marion (UK & US) (voice)
2016
Fleabag
(TV Series)
Godmother
Godmother
- Episode #1.6
(2016)
... Godmother
- Episode #1.5
(2016)
... Godmother
- Episode #1.3
(2016)
... Godmother
- Episode #1.1
(2016)
... Godmother
2016
Flowers
(TV Series)
Deborah Flowers
Deborah Flowers
- Episode #1.6
(2016)
... Deborah Flowers
- Episode #1.5
(2016)
... Deborah Flowers
- Episode #1.4
(2016)
... Deborah Flowers
- Episode #1.3
(2016)
... Deborah Flowers
- Episode #1.2
(2016)
... Deborah Flowers
2016
The Night Manager
(TV Mini-Series)
Angela Burr
Angela Burr
- Episode #1.6
(2016)
... Angela Burr
- Episode #1.5
(2016)
... Angela Burr
- Episode #1.4
(2016)
... Angela Burr
- Episode #1.3
(2016)
... Angela Burr
- Episode #1.2
(2016)
... Angela Burr
2003-2015
Peep Show
(TV Series)
Sophie Chapman
Sophie Chapman
- Kid Cave
(2015)
... Sophie Chapman
- New Year's Eve
(2010)
... Sophie Chapman
- Nether Zone
(2010)
... Sophie Chapman
- St Hospitals
(2010)
... Sophie Chapman
- Das Boot
(2009)
... Sophie Chapman
2014
The Great War: The People's Story
(TV Mini-Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- Episode #1.4
(2014)
... Narrator (voice)
- Episode #1.3
(2014)
... Narrator (voice)
- Episode #1.2
(2014)
... Narrator (voice)
- Episode #1.1
(2014)
... Narrator (voice)
2014
Mr. Sloane
(TV Series)
Janet Sloane
Janet Sloane
- Happy New Year, Mr. Sloane: Part 2
(2014)
... Janet Sloane
- Happy New Year, Mr. Sloane: Part 1
(2014)
... Janet Sloane
- Merry Christmas, Mr. Sloane
(2014)
... Janet Sloane
- Everybody Must Get Sloaned
(2014)
... Janet Sloane
- It's a Date, Mr. Sloane
(2014)
... Janet Sloane
2010-2014
Rev.
(TV Series)
Alex Smallbone
Alex Smallbone
- Episode #3.6
(2014)
... Alex Smallbone
- Episode #3.5
(2014)
... Alex Smallbone
- Episode #3.4
(2014)
... Alex Smallbone
- Episode #3.3
(2014)
... Alex Smallbone
- Episode #3.2
(2014)
... Alex Smallbone
2014
The 7.39
(TV Series)
Maggie Matthews
Maggie Matthews
- Episode #1.2
(2014)
... Maggie Matthews
- Episode #1.1
(2014)
... Maggie Matthews
2011-2012
Twenty Twelve
(TV Series)
Sally Owen
Sally Owen
- Loose Ends
(2012)
... Sally Owen
- Inclusivity Day
(2012)
... Sally Owen
- Boycott: Part 2
(2012)
... Sally Owen
- Boycott: Part 1
(2012)
... Sally Owen
- Episode #1.6
(2011)
... Sally Owen
2011
BBC Nought
(TV Series)
BBC Nought Continuity Announcer
BBC Nought Continuity Announcer
- The Apprentice: The Selection Process for the Apprentice
(2011)
... BBC Nought Continuity Announcer
2011
Exile
(TV Mini-Series)
Nancy Ronstadt
Nancy Ronstadt
- Episode #1.3
(2011)
... Nancy Ronstadt
- Episode #1.2
(2011)
... Nancy Ronstadt
- Episode #1.1
(2011)
... Nancy Ronstadt
2008-2009
Beautiful People
(TV Series)
Debbie Doonan / Jane Rowland
Debbie Doonan / Jane Rowland
- How I Got My Gash
(2009)
... Debbie Doonan / Jane Rowland
- How I Got My Turner
(2009)
... Debbie Doonan
- How I Got My Camp
(2009)
... Debbie Doonan
- How I Got My Water Feature
(2009)
... Debbie Doonan
- How I Got My Plumes
(2009)
... Debbie Doonan
2009
Mister Eleven
(TV Mini-Series)
Beth
Beth
- Episode #1.2
(2009)
... Beth
- Episode #1.1
(2009)
... Beth
2006-2008
That Mitchell and Webb Look
(TV Series)
Julie / Olivia Colman / Danielle - Big Talk Panellist / ...
Julie / Olivia Colman / Danielle - Big Talk Panellist / ...
- Episode #2.6
(2008)
... Various
- Episode #2.5
(2008)
... Mrs. Chamberlain / Wife - Real Estate Show / Flea Market Customer's Wife / ...
- Episode #2.4
(2008)
... Miss Margaret Blyton / Karen / Archaeologist / ...
- Episode #2.3
(2008)
... Girl's Mum / The Countess
- Episode #2.2
(2008)
... Mrs. Edwards / Veterinary Nurse / Mum / ...
2007
The Time of Your Life
(TV Series)
Amanda
Amanda
- Episode #1.6
(2007)
... Amanda
- Episode #1.5
(2007)
... Amanda
- Episode #1.4
(2007)
... Amanda
- Episode #1.3
(2007)
... Amanda
- Episode #1.2
(2007)
... Amanda
2004-2006
Green Wing
(TV Series)
Harriet Schulenburg
Harriet Schulenburg
- Episode #2.8
(2006)
... Harriet Schulenburg
- Episode #2.7
(2006)
... Harriet Schulenburg
- Episode #2.6
(2006)
... Harriet Schulenburg
- Episode #2.5
(2006)
... Harriet Schulenburg
- Episode #2.4
(2006)
... Harriet Schulenburg
2005
Look Around You
(TV Series)
Pam Bachelor
Pam Bachelor
- Live Final
(2005)
... Pam Bachelor
- Computers
(2005)
... Pam Bachelor
- Food
(2005)
... Pam Bachelor
- Sport
(2005)
... Pam Bachelor
- Health
(2005)
... Pam Bachelor
2003
Gash
(TV Series)
Various
Various
- Episode #1.3
(2003)
... Various
- Episode #1.2
(2003)
... Various
- Episode #1.1
(2003)
... Various
2001
The Mitchell and Webb Situation
(TV Series)
Various
Various
- Episode #1.6
(2001)
... Various (as Olivia Coleman)
- Episode #1.5
(2001)
... Various
- Episode #1.4
(2001)
... Various
- Episode #1.3
(2001)
... Various
- Episode #1.2
(2001)
... Various
2000
Bruiser
(TV Series)
Screenwriter / Samantha / Sasha Solomon / ...
Screenwriter / Samantha / Sasha Solomon / ...
- Touchy Pants
(2000)
... Grieving Friend / Patisserie Worker / Tina - Pixel Guy's Friend / ...
- Get Me Roger Slippers
(2000)
... Screenwriter / Ruby - Prostitute / Sasha Solomon / ...
- Nutty Puppet Mayhem
... Girl Chatting About Sex / Screenwriter / Daughter / ...
- Love Golf
... Screenwriter / Steve's Friend / Jill / ...
- Putchek's Revenge
... Thelma Barclay / Office Prankster / Ron's Wife / ...
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Soundtrack (4 credits)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (33 credits)
Self (33 credits)
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Archive footage (8 credits)
Archive footage (8 credits)
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[on The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: The Murder in Angel Lane (2013)] I had already agreed to do this before I'd even read the script, because Paddy [Paddy Considine] was in it. It was weird acting with him because, on Tyrannosaur (2011), he was the best director in the world. On this, when the director gave me notes, I'd keep checking Paddy's eyes to see if everything was all right, and he'd have ... See more »Trivia:
Considers working on Confetti (2006) as a mistake and the worst acting experience she had out of all the projects she has worked on. See more »Nickname:
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