Joanna Lumley

Joanna Lumley

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthday

May 1, 1946(79 years old)

Place of Birth

Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, British India

Biography

Dame Joanna Lamond Lumley DBE FRGS is a British actress, presenter, former model, author, television producer, and activist. She has won two BAFTA TV Awards for her role as Patsy Stone in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012), and was nominated for the 2011 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for the Broadway revival of La Bête. In 2013, she received the Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards, and in 2017 she was honoured with the BAFTA Fellowship award. Lumley's other television credits include The New Avengers (1976–1977), Sapphire & Steel (1979–1982), Sensitive Skin (2005–2007), Jam & Jerusalem (2006–2008) and Finding Alice (2021–present) as well as playing Elaine Perkins in Coronation Street in 1973. Her film appearances include On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), Trail of the Pink Panther (1982), Shirley Valentine (1989), James and the Giant Peach (1996), Ella Enchanted (2004), Corpse Bride (2005), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), and Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016). She had roles in two episodes of Are You Being Served? (1973–1975) written by Jeremy Lloyd, whom she had married and divorced three years prior to her first appearance on the show. Lumley is an advocate and human rights activist for Survival International and the Gurkha Justice Campaign. She supports charities and animal welfare groups, such as Compassion in World Farming and Vegetarians' International Voice for Animals. Lumley was made a Dame (DBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to drama, entertainment and charity.

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Known For

James and the Giant PeachJames and the Giant Peach
66%

James and the Giant Peach

12 Apr 1996
Corpse BrideCorpse Bride
76%

Corpse Bride

12 Sep 2005
The House That Dripped BloodThe House That Dripped Blood
63%

The House That Dripped Blood

22 Feb 1971
Prince ValiantPrince Valiant
52%

Prince Valiant

24 Jul 1997
Cold Comfort FarmCold Comfort Farm
68%

Cold Comfort Farm

01 Jan 1995
The Cat's MeowThe Cat's Meow
58%

The Cat's Meow

08 Oct 2001
The Satanic Rites of DraculaThe Satanic Rites of Dracula
56%

The Satanic Rites of Dracula

17 Apr 1973
Maybe BabyMaybe Baby
54%

Maybe Baby

02 Jun 2000
Ella EnchantedElla Enchanted
65%

Ella Enchanted

09 Apr 2004
Curse of the Pink PantherCurse of the Pink Panther
46%

Curse of the Pink Panther

12 Aug 1983
Attenborough at 90Attenborough at 90
80%

Attenborough at 90

08 May 2016
Joanna Lumley and the Human SwanJoanna Lumley and the Human Swan

Joanna Lumley and the Human Swan

01 Nov 2021
The Magic RoundaboutThe Magic Roundabout
54%

The Magic Roundabout

24 Oct 2004
Mad CowsMad Cows
36%

Mad Cows

29 Oct 1999
Joanna Lumley: My Best Bits - In My Own WordsJoanna Lumley: My Best Bits - In My Own Words

Joanna Lumley: My Best Bits - In My Own Words

16 Apr 2023
Quentin Blake – The Drawing of My LifeQuentin Blake – The Drawing of My Life
100%

Quentin Blake – The Drawing of My Life

25 Dec 2021
A Rather English MarriageA Rather English Marriage
57%

A Rather English Marriage

30 Dec 1998
Shirley ValentineShirley Valentine
62%

Shirley Valentine

30 Aug 1989
Whispers: An Elephant's TaleWhispers: An Elephant's Tale
58%

Whispers: An Elephant's Tale

03 Oct 2000
Innocent LiesInnocent Lies
47%

Innocent Lies

30 Jun 1995
A Ghost in Monte CarloA Ghost in Monte Carlo
55%

A Ghost in Monte Carlo

02 Apr 1990
Late BloomersLate Bloomers
52%

Late Bloomers

13 Jul 2011
The Wolf of Wall StreetThe Wolf of Wall Street
80%

The Wolf of Wall Street

25 Dec 2013
The Ballad of Tam LinThe Ballad of Tam Lin
51%

The Ballad of Tam Lin

01 Dec 1970
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy50 Years of BBC Two Comedy
80%

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

24 May 2014
Counting TigersCounting Tigers

Counting Tigers

30 Jul 2019
Joanna Lumley in the Land of the Northern LightsJoanna Lumley in the Land of the Northern Lights
84%

Joanna Lumley in the Land of the Northern Lights

07 Sep 2008
The Tale of Sweeney ToddThe Tale of Sweeney Todd
57%

The Tale of Sweeney Todd

30 Aug 1998
NancherrowNancherrow
60%

Nancherrow

01 Jan 1999
Coming HomeComing Home
55%

Coming Home

11 Apr 1998
The Making of a LadyThe Making of a Lady
61%

The Making of a Lady

19 Dec 2012
The Breaking of BumboThe Breaking of Bumbo
20%

The Breaking of Bumbo

28 Sep 1970
Gangsta GrannyGangsta Granny
61%

Gangsta Granny

26 Dec 2013
She's Funny That WayShe's Funny That Way
60%

She's Funny That Way

22 Apr 2015
Absolutely Fabulous: The Last ShoutAbsolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout
73%

Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout

06 Nov 1996
Absolutely Fabulous: A LifeAbsolutely Fabulous: A Life
100%

Absolutely Fabulous: A Life

28 Oct 1998
How to Be Absolutely FabulousHow to Be Absolutely Fabulous
60%

How to Be Absolutely Fabulous

06 Jan 1995
Boogie WoogieBoogie Woogie
51%

Boogie Woogie

26 Jun 2009
An Audience with Dame Edna EverageAn Audience with Dame Edna Everage
10%

An Audience with Dame Edna Everage

26 Dec 1980
My Week with MaisyMy Week with Maisy

My Week with Maisy

24 Jan 2024
On Her Majesty's Secret ServiceOn Her Majesty's Secret Service
66%

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

18 Dec 1969
Absolutely AnythingAbsolutely Anything
59%

Absolutely Anything

13 Feb 2015
imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitterimagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter
70%

imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter

27 Dec 2023
Games That Lovers PlayGames That Lovers Play
37%

Games That Lovers Play

25 Jan 1971
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal DeathDoctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death
74%

Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death

26 Mar 1999
Trail of the Pink PantherTrail of the Pink Panther
52%

Trail of the Pink Panther

03 Dec 1982
Absolutely Fabulous: The MovieAbsolutely Fabulous: The Movie
53%

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

01 Jul 2016
Electric Blue Special: Nude Celebrity SpecialElectric Blue Special: Nude Celebrity Special

Electric Blue Special: Nude Celebrity Special

01 Jan 1984
Joanna Lumley: Elvis and MeJoanna Lumley: Elvis and Me

Joanna Lumley: Elvis and Me

04 Nov 2015
Bette Midler: One Night OnlyBette Midler: One Night Only

Bette Midler: One Night Only

15 Dec 2014
Girl FridayGirl Friday

Girl Friday

28 Dec 1994
Joanna Lumley: The Search for Noah's ArkJoanna Lumley: The Search for Noah's Ark

Joanna Lumley: The Search for Noah's Ark

23 Dec 2012
Joanna Lumley Meets Will.I.AmJoanna Lumley Meets Will.I.Am

Joanna Lumley Meets Will.I.Am

28 Mar 2014
Alice in WonderlandAlice in Wonderland
62%

Alice in Wonderland

28 Feb 1999
Me Before YouMe Before You
79%

Me Before You

01 Jun 2016
Finding Your FeetFinding Your Feet
71%

Finding Your Feet

26 Dec 2017
The Snowman Live Stage ShowThe Snowman Live Stage Show

The Snowman Live Stage Show

01 Jun 2010
Stories of Lost SoulsStories of Lost Souls
56%

Stories of Lost Souls

12 Nov 2004
Standing Room OnlyStanding Room Only

Standing Room Only

12 Jan 2004
Parting ShotsParting Shots
56%

Parting Shots

14 May 1999
Carnage: Swallowing the PastCarnage: Swallowing the Past
65%

Carnage: Swallowing the Past

19 Mar 2017
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at OurselvesBritish Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
57%

British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves

12 Sep 2016
Some Girls DoSome Girls Do
59%

Some Girls Do

23 Jan 1969
Paddington 2Paddington 2
75%

Paddington 2

09 Nov 2017
And the Winner Isn'tAnd the Winner Isn't
57%

And the Winner Isn't

08 Dec 2017
Wogan on WodehouseWogan on Wodehouse

Wogan on Wodehouse

02 Sep 2011
EuroTripEuroTrip
66%

EuroTrip

20 Feb 2004
The Forgotten ToysThe Forgotten Toys
79%

The Forgotten Toys

01 Jan 1995
The Weather in the StreetsThe Weather in the Streets
30%

The Weather in the Streets

30 Nov 1983
Joanna and Jennifer: Absolutely ChampersJoanna and Jennifer: Absolutely Champers
100%

Joanna and Jennifer: Absolutely Champers

21 Dec 2017
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
42%

Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!

17 Oct 1973
Ian Fleming: Where Bond BeganIan Fleming: Where Bond Began
70%

Ian Fleming: Where Bond Began

19 Oct 2008
7 Up & Me7 Up & Me
75%

7 Up & Me

03 Jun 2019
Electric Blue - The MovieElectric Blue - The Movie
47%

Electric Blue - The Movie

01 Mar 1982
Electric Blue 002Electric Blue 002
45%

Electric Blue 002

01 Jan 1980
The Genius of Roald DahlThe Genius of Roald Dahl

The Genius of Roald Dahl

22 Apr 2012
In Search of DraculaIn Search of Dracula
90%

In Search of Dracula

03 Jan 2020
20 Years of the Black Eyed Peas20 Years of the Black Eyed Peas
90%

20 Years of the Black Eyed Peas

22 Dec 2018
Falling for FigaroFalling for Figaro
65%

Falling for Figaro

01 Oct 2021
The PlankThe Plank
74%

The Plank

17 Dec 1979
Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable YearsCoronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years
65%

Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years

07 Dec 2020
The Vicar of Dibley: Inside OutThe Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out

The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out

06 Mar 2021
The Picture of Dorian GrayThe Picture of Dorian Gray
30%

The Picture of Dorian Gray

16 Mar 2021
MirrorballMirrorball
80%

Mirrorball

22 Dec 2000
TwiggyTwiggy
72%

Twiggy

07 Mar 2025
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside OutAbsolutely Fabulous: Inside Out

Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out

17 Oct 2024
In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny EverettIn the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett
70%

In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett

26 May 1995
The Man You're NotThe Man You're Not

The Man You're Not

28 Apr 2017
Netflix Tudum 2025Netflix Tudum 2025
52%

Netflix Tudum 2025

31 May 2025
Top GearTop Gear
75%

Top Gear

Are You Being Served?Are You Being Served?
73%

Are You Being Served?

Jam and JerusalemJam and Jerusalem
70%

Jam and Jerusalem

The One ShowThe One Show
46%

The One Show

LewisLewis
76%

Lewis

Finding AliceFinding Alice
56%

Finding Alice

Sapphire & SteelSapphire & Steel
74%

Sapphire & Steel

RoseanneRoseanne
68%

Roseanne

Joanna Lumley’s Home Sweet Home – Travels in My Own LandJoanna Lumley’s Home Sweet Home – Travels in My Own Land
62%

Joanna Lumley’s Home Sweet Home – Travels in My Own Land

Absolutely FabulousAbsolutely Fabulous
75%

Absolutely Fabulous

LovejoyLovejoy
73%

Lovejoy

The BAFTA AwardsThe BAFTA Awards
100%

The BAFTA Awards

Up in TownUp in Town
70%

Up in Town

The Cuckoo WaltzThe Cuckoo Waltz
67%

The Cuckoo Waltz

The New AvengersThe New Avengers
70%

The New Avengers

PlunderPlunder

Plunder

Dr WilloughbyDr Willoughby

Dr Willoughby

Sensitive SkinSensitive Skin
70%

Sensitive Skin

Philip and ElizabethPhilip and Elizabeth

Philip and Elizabeth

Comic ReliefComic Relief
57%

Comic Relief

Live from Studio FiveLive from Studio Five
37%

Live from Studio Five

Betjeman and MeBetjeman and Me

Betjeman and Me

Justin Lee Collins: Good TimesJustin Lee Collins: Good Times

Justin Lee Collins: Good Times

Mistral's DaughterMistral's Daughter
63%

Mistral's Daughter

The National Television Awards Backstage LiveThe National Television Awards Backstage Live

The National Television Awards Backstage Live

The Wonderful World of Mickey MouseThe Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse
74%

The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse

Joanna Lumley's BritainJoanna Lumley's Britain
10%

Joanna Lumley's Britain

The Kenny Everett Television ShowThe Kenny Everett Television Show
70%

The Kenny Everett Television Show

MistressesMistresses
59%

Mistresses

Oxbridge BluesOxbridge Blues
50%

Oxbridge Blues

Tony AwardsTony Awards
59%

Tony Awards

Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian AdventureJoanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian Adventure
40%

Joanna Lumley's Trans-Siberian Adventure

A Bucket O' French and SaundersA Bucket O' French and Saunders
62%

A Bucket O' French and Saunders

My Dad's the Prime MinisterMy Dad's the Prime Minister
55%

My Dad's the Prime Minister

Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail AdventureJoanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure
50%

Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure

Britain's Busiest Airport: HeathrowBritain's Busiest Airport: Heathrow
60%

Britain's Busiest Airport: Heathrow

Joanna Lumley's JapanJoanna Lumley's Japan
57%

Joanna Lumley's Japan

The Graham Norton ShowThe Graham Norton Show
72%

The Graham Norton Show

Joanna Lumley in the Kingdom of the ThunderdragonJoanna Lumley in the Kingdom of the Thunderdragon
10%

Joanna Lumley in the Kingdom of the Thunderdragon

An Audience with...An Audience with...
53%

An Audience with...

The Mrs Merton ShowThe Mrs Merton Show
64%

The Mrs Merton Show

Joanna Lumley's IndiaJoanna Lumley's India
40%

Joanna Lumley's India

Agatha Christie's MarpleAgatha Christie's Marple
77%

Agatha Christie's Marple

Summer Camp IslandSummer Camp Island
79%

Summer Camp Island

The FoxbustersThe Foxbusters

The Foxbusters

The Forgotten ToysThe Forgotten Toys
80%

The Forgotten Toys

Joanna Lumley's Great Cities of the WorldJoanna Lumley's Great Cities of the World
10%

Joanna Lumley's Great Cities of the World

The AvengersThe Avengers
77%

The Avengers

The Glory BoysThe Glory Boys
55%

The Glory Boys

WoganWogan
45%

Wogan

Coming HomeComing Home

Coming Home

NancherrowNancherrow
80%

Nancherrow

The Last LegThe Last Leg
56%

The Last Leg

WoganWogan
45%

Wogan

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
59%

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Celebrity GoggleboxCelebrity Gogglebox
69%

Celebrity Gogglebox

Joanna Lumley's Silk Road AdventureJoanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure
48%

Joanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure

Late Night LycettLate Night Lycett
50%

Late Night Lycett

Going Live!Going Live!
60%

Going Live!

Rosie Jones' Trip HazardRosie Jones' Trip Hazard
47%

Rosie Jones' Trip Hazard

The Great Comic Relief Bake OffThe Great Comic Relief Bake Off

The Great Comic Relief Bake Off

The Michael McIntyre Chat ShowThe Michael McIntyre Chat Show
40%

The Michael McIntyre Chat Show

RuPaul's Drag Race UKRuPaul's Drag Race UK
72%

RuPaul's Drag Race UK

Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
50%

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Joanna Lumley's Greek OdysseyJoanna Lumley's Greek Odyssey
57%

Joanna Lumley's Greek Odyssey

Posh NoshPosh Nosh
67%

Posh Nosh

Champs-ElyséesChamps-Elysées
63%

Champs-Elysées

Michael Palin: Travels of a LifetimeMichael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime
73%

Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime

Steptoe and SonSteptoe and Son
78%

Steptoe and Son

Blankety BlankBlankety Blank
70%

Blankety Blank

Sunday with Laura KuenssbergSunday with Laura Kuenssberg
27%

Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

Eurovision Song ContestEurovision Song Contest
72%

Eurovision Song Contest

Final Chance to SaveFinal Chance to Save

Final Chance to Save

AmandalandAmandaland
74%

Amandaland

CluedoCluedo
64%

Cluedo

Joanna Lumley's Postcards From My TravelsJoanna Lumley's Postcards From My Travels
40%

Joanna Lumley's Postcards From My Travels

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night TakeawayAnt & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
61%

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

Fool Me OnceFool Me Once
71%

Fool Me Once

Joanna Lumley's Hidden Caribbean: Havana to HaitiJoanna Lumley's Hidden Caribbean: Havana to Haiti
58%

Joanna Lumley's Hidden Caribbean: Havana to Haiti

Joanna Lumley's Unseen AdventuresJoanna Lumley's Unseen Adventures
10%

Joanna Lumley's Unseen Adventures

ParkinsonParkinson

Parkinson

Jewels of the MedJewels of the Med

Jewels of the Med

Jewel of the Med: Majorca and MenorcaJewel of the Med: Majorca and Menorca

Jewel of the Med: Majorca and Menorca

The Friday Night ProjectThe Friday Night Project
58%

The Friday Night Project

Joanna Lumley's DanubeJoanna Lumley's Danube
40%

Joanna Lumley's Danube

Class ActClass Act

Class Act

WednesdayWednesday
84%

Wednesday