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Joanna Scanlan was born on October 27, 1961 in West Kirby, United Kingdom. Public records list Joanna Scanlan as a film actor and screenwriter. That works out to 65 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Queens' College. Recorded honors include BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (2022).
My Take
Joanna Scanlan is the kind of actor I wish more people championed. A Cambridge graduate who spent years as a reliable, scene-stealing presence in British television, from The Thick of It onward, she finally claimed a BAFTA for Best Actress in 2022. That late-career crowning moment is exactly why I admire her. She built a reputation on craft rather than glamour, and she writes too, which deepens my respect. In an industry obsessed with youth and conventional beauty, a performer who wins on pure skill and patience feels like a quiet rebuke to the whole machine. I find her career genuinely inspiring.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joanna Scanlan
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョアンナ・スカンラン
- Reading
- じょあんな・すかんらん
- Born
- October 27, 1961 (age 65)
- Origin
- West Kirby, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / screenwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
2. Background
- University
- Queens' College
Awards & achievements
- 2022 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna%20Scanlan
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3179659
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joanna Scanlan born?
Joanna Scanlan was born on October 27, 1961 and is 65 years old.
Where is Joanna Scanlan from?
Joanna Scanlan is from West Kirby, United Kingdom.
What does Joanna Scanlan do?
Joanna Scanlan works as actor, film actor, screenwriter.
Where did Joanna Scanlan study?
Joanna Scanlan attended Queens' College.
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