Joanna Lumley

Born:May 1, 1946

Place of Birth:Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, British India

Known For:Acting

Biography

Dame Joanna Lumley, born on May 1, 1946, in British actress with a diverse career spanning across television, film, and activism. She is best known for her iconic role as Patsy Stone in the beloved BBC sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous," for which she received two BAFTA TV Awards. Lumley's talent and versatility have also been recognized on stage, earning her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance in the Broadway revival of "La Bête" in 2011.

Beyond her acclaimed role in "Absolutely Fabulous," Lumley has showcased her acting prowess in various television series such as "The New Avengers," "Sapphire & Steel," "Sensitive Skin," and "Finding Alice." Her filmography includes a range of memorable performances in movies like "Shirley Valentine," "The Wolf of Wall Street," and "James and the Giant Peach." Lumley's captivating presence on screen has solidified her status as a distinguished actress with a wide range of talents.

In addition to her successful acting career, Lumley is a passionate advocate for various causes, including human rights and animal welfare. She has been actively involved with organizations like Survival International, the Gurkha Justice Campaign, Compassion in World Farming, and Vegetarians' International Voice for Animals. Lumley's commitment to using her platform for positive change has earned her widespread respect and admiration.

Throughout her career, Lumley has not only entertained audiences with her exceptional performances but has also used her voice to champion important social issues. Her dedication to philanthropy and activism has made her a respected figure both in the entertainment industry and beyond. In recognition of her contributions to drama, entertainment, and charity, Lumley was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours.

With a career marked by outstanding achievements and a commitment to making a difference in the world, Joanna Lumley continues to inspire audiences with her talent, grace, and unwavering dedication to causes close to her heart. Her legacy as an actress, presenter, author, and activist serves as a testament to the power of using one's platform for good and leaving a lasting impact on society. Joanna Lumley's remarkable career and philanthropic efforts have solidified her as a beloved and respected figure in the entertainment industry.

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Filmography

Acting

The Wolf of Wall Street

Aunt Emma

2013

A New York stockbroker refuses to cooperate in a large securities fraud case involving corruption on Wall Street, corporate banking world and mob infiltration. Based on Jordan Belfort's autobiography.

Me Before You

Mary Rawlinson

2016

A small town girl is caught between dead-end jobs. A high-profile, successful man becomes wheelchair bound following an accident. The man decides his life is not worth living until the girl is hired for six months to be his new caretaker. Worlds apart and trapped together by circumstance, the two get off to a rocky start. But the girl becomes determined to prove to the man that life is worth living and as they embark on a series of adventures together, each finds their world changing in ways neither of them could begin to imagine.

Corpse Bride

Maudeline Everglot (voice)

2005

In a 19th-century European village, a young man about to be married is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living.

EuroTrip

Hostel Clerk

2004

When Scott learns that his longtime cyber-buddy from Berlin is a gorgeous young woman, he and his friends embark on a trip across Europe.

Paddington 2

Felicity Fanshaw

2017

Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen.

Absolutely Anything

Fenella

2015

Eccentric aliens give a man the power to do anything he wants to determine if Earth is worth saving.

Ella Enchanted

Dame Olga

2004

Ella lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother. Ella's so-called gift, however, is obedience. This birthright proves itself to be quite the curse once Ella finds herself in the hands of several unscrupulous characters whom she quite literally cannot disobey. Determined to gain control of her life and decisions, Ella sets off on a journey to find her fairy godmother who she hopes will lift the curse. The path, however, isn't easy -- Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant obstacles including ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, elves and Prince Charmont's evil uncle, who wants to take over the crown and rule the kingdom.

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

The English Girl

1969

James Bond tracks his archnemesis, Ernst Blofeld, to a mountaintop retreat in the Swiss alps where he is training an army of beautiful, lethal women. Along the way, Bond falls for Italian contessa Tracy Draco, and marries her in order to get closer to Blofeld.

James and the Giant Peach

Aunt Spiker

1996

When the young orphan boy James spills a magic bag of crocodile tongues, he finds himself in possession of a giant peach that flies him away to strange lands.

She's Funny That Way

Vivian Claremont

2015

On the set of a playwright's new project, a love triangle forms between his wife, her ex-lover, and the call girl-turned-actress cast in the production.

Curse of the Pink Panther

Countess Chandra

1983

Inspector Clouseau disappears, and the Surete wants the world's second best detective to look for him. However, Clouseau's enemy, Dreyfus, rigs the Surete's computer to select, instead, the world's WORST detective, NYPD Sgt. Clifton Sleigh. Sleigh obtusely bungles his way past assassins and corrupt officials as though he were Clouseau's American cousin.

Finding Your Feet

Jackie

2017

A lady has her prim and proper life turned upside down after discovering her husband's affair.

Cold Comfort Farm

Mary Smiling

1995

In this adaptation of the satirical British novel, Flora Poste, a plucky London society girl orphaned at age 19, finds a new home with some rough relatives, the Starkadders of Cold Comfort Farm. With a take-charge attitude and some encouragement from her mischievous friend, Mary, Flora changes the Starkadders' lives forever when she settles into their rustic estate, bringing the backward clan up to date and finding inspiration for her novel in the process.