Sneha Girap (Editor)

Katherine Parkinson

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Occupation
  
Actress

Role
  
Actress

Years active
  
2001–present

Height
  
1.68 m

Children
  
2

Spouse
  
Name
  
Katherine Parkinson


Katherine Parkinson In the closet with actress Katherine Parkinson Style

Born
  
1977/1978 (age 37–38)
Hounslow, London, England

Parents
  
Alan F. Parkinson, Janet Parkinson

Awards
  
British Academy Television Award for Best Female Performance in a Comedy Programme

Movies and TV shows
  
Similar People
  
Harry Peacock, Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Gemma Chan, Graham Linehan

Does katherine parkinson pronounce mick hucknall wrong would i lie to you series 9 bbc


Katherine Jane Parkinson (born 9 March 1977) is an English actress. She has appeared in several comedy series, including as Jen Barber in Channel 4's The IT Crowd, for which she received a British Comedy Best TV Actress Award in 2009 and a BAFTA TV Award in 2014 (having received a nomination in 2011).

Contents

Katherine Parkinson Katherine Parkinson Quotes QuotesGram

She was also a main cast member of the series Doc Martin for three series, and performed the voice-overs for the games Worms Clan Wars and Worms Battlegrounds. She co-starred in Series 1 & 2 of Humans, a science-fiction drama on AMC/Channel 4, which premiered in June 2015.

Katherine Parkinson iamediaimdbcomimagesMMV5BMjA1NTEzNDY0MV5BMl5

Katherine parkinson best tv comedy actress 2009


Early life

Katherine Parkinson Does Katherine Parkinson pronounce 39Mick Hucknall39 wrong

Parkinson was born in Hounslow, London, to an English mother and Northern Irish father, the historian Alan Parkinson. She grew up in Tolworth and Surbiton, and studied at Tiffin Girls' School before going on to read classics at St Hilda's College, Oxford. She then studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art where she met Chris O'Dowd, later to be her co-star in The IT Crowd. She left her course to star in the play The Age of Consent. At the conclusion of the run, she was nominated for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Award (LAMDAA).

Career

Katherine Parkinson Katherine Parkinson Quotes QuotesGram

Between 2005 and 2009 Parkinson played Pauline Lamb, the doctor's receptionist – and later phlebotomist – in series 2–4 of the long-running ITV comedy-drama series Doc Martin, based on the 2000 film Saving Grace.

Katherine Parkinson Humans39 Katherine Parkinson 39If I could only do one job

While working on Doc Martin, she was asked by her college friend Chris O'Dowd to audition for the comedy series The IT Crowd as the show was having trouble casting a female lead. In an interview with The Independent, Parkinson said that show creator Graham Linehan originally wanted Jen to be "likeable" but "I know what he wanted now – he wanted her to be the more normal person people could relate to." Although she would act as the straight woman to the two guys, her klutziness was well received by the audience. She had straight hair for the role, in contrast to her curly hair from Doc Martin.

Katherine Parkinson Katherine Parkinson39s favourite TV Television amp radio

In 2007, she appeared in a new production of Chekhov's The Seagull at London's Royal Court Theatre, alongside Kristin Scott Thomas and Mackenzie Crook.

On New Year's Day 2009 in the UK, she appeared in a feature-length episode of Jonathan Creek entitled "The Grinning Man". She also contributed sketch characters to Katy Brand's ITV2 show, having been friends with Brand since their time at university. At the end of 2009 she appeared in the play Cock at the Royal Court Theatre.

She has performed several times on BBC Radio 4, including on Laura Solon: Talking and Not Talking, Mouth Trap, again with Katy Brand, and in The Odd Half Hour. She also starred in television advertisements for Maltesers alongside fellow actress and comedian Amanda Abbington, and provided her voice for a Herbal Essences shampoo advertising campaign in 2010.

Parkinson played Sophie, one of the lead roles along with Mark Heap (Bob Stevens), in BBC Four's three-part comedy series The Great Outdoors, which followed the hikes, heartaches, friendships and rivalries of a misfit rambling club, first aired on 28 July 2010. In 2010–2011 she appeared in Season's Greetings at the National Theatre and in 2011 as Lady Teazle in The School for Scandal (directed by Deborah Warner) at the Barbican Centre.

Parkinson starred in The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff, a four-part BBC comedy series which premiered on BBC Two on 19 December 2011. Parkinson next appeared in series 2 episode 3 of Sherlock, "The Reichenbach Fall", as journalist Kitty Riley in January 2012.

In 2013, she filmed The Honourable Woman for the BBC and SundanceTV.

In 2014, she co-starred in TV advertisements for Kit-Kat.

In 2015 Parkinson starred in the BBC One TV comedy series The Kennedys, written by Emma Kennedy about growing up on a Stevenage New Town estate in the 1970s. She also played one of the lead roles as Laura Hawkins in the British-American science fiction series Humans broadcast on Channel 4 and AMC between 14 June and 2 August 2015.

Personal life

Parkinson is married to actor Harry Peacock.

Filmography

Actress
-
Rivals (TV Series) (filming)
- Episode #1.8
- Episode #1.5
- Episode #1.6
- Episode #1.7
- Episode #1.4
- Episode #1.2
- Episode #1.1
- Episode #1.3
2020
Here We Go (TV Series) as
Rachel Jessop
- Granny's New Boyfriend (2022) - Rachel Jessop
- Dad's Bronze Medal (2022) - Rachel Jessop
- Cherry's Salsa Class (2022) - Rachel Jessop
- Amy's Job Interview (2022) - Rachel Jessop
- Mum's Birthday Voucher (2022) - Rachel Jessop
- Our Holiday in Scotland (2022) - Rachel Jessop
- Pandemonium (2020) - Rachel Jessop
2022
The Nan Movie as
Nell
2021
Spreadsheet (TV Series) as
Lauren
- Crossed Wires and Cuckoo Clocks (2021) - Lauren
- Rockstars and Clutterjunk (2021) - Lauren
- Where is this Sex Party? (2021) - Lauren
- Banjos and Dirty Duck (2021) - Lauren
- Three Shags and Call Me Christ (2021) - Lauren
- Lipstick and Nits (2021) - Lauren
- Whose Dick is This? (2021) - Lauren
- Condoms and Cornichons (2021) - Lauren
2021
Hitmen (TV Series) as
Kat Gaitskill
- Kat (2021) - Kat Gaitskill
- Soft Launch (2021) - Kat Gaitskill
- Duel (2021) - Kat Gaitskill
- Sniper (2021) - Kat Gaitskill
- Reunion (2021) - Kat Gaitskill
2021
Paul Dood's Deadly Lunch Break as
Clemmie
2020
Unprecedented: Real Time Theatre from a State of Isolation (TV Series) as
Liz
- Episode #1.3 (2020) - Liz
2018
Defending the Guilty (TV Series) as
Caroline
- Episode #1.6 (2019) - Caroline
- Episode #1.5 (2019) - Caroline
- Episode #1.4 (2019) - Caroline
- Episode #1.3 (2019) - Caroline
- Episode #1.2 (2019) - Caroline
- Episode #1.1 (2019) - Caroline
- Pilot (2018) - Caroline
2019
Radioactive as
Jeanne Langevin
2019
How to Fake a War as
Kate Hemmings
2018
Hang Ups (TV Series) as
Karen Muller
- Episode #1.6 (2018) - Karen Muller
- Episode #1.5 (2018) - Karen Muller
- Episode #1.4 (2018) - Karen Muller
- Episode #1.3 (2018) - Karen Muller
- Episode #1.2 (2018) - Karen Muller
- Episode #1.1 (2018) - Karen Muller
2015
Humans (TV Series) as
Laura Hawkins
2018
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society as
Isola Pribby
2017
Urban Myths (TV Series) as
Ange
- Bob Dylan: Knockin' on Dave's Door (2017) - Ange
2014
In the Club (TV Series) as
Kim
- Jasmin (2016) - Kim
- Vicky (2016) - Kim
- Maxine (2016) - Kim
- Shelly (2016) - Kim
- Helen (2016) - Kim
- Rosie (2016) - Kim
- Vicky (2014) - Kim
- Jasmin (2014) - Kim
- Kim (2014) - Kim
- Roanna (2014) - Kim
- Diane (2014) - Kim
- Rosie (2014) - Kim
2016
The Complete Walk: Much Ado About Nothing (Short) as
Beatrice
2015
The Kennedys (TV Series) as
Brenda Kennedy
- Camping (2015) - Brenda Kennedy
- Wedding (2015) - Brenda Kennedy
- Jessopportunity Knocks (2015) - Brenda Kennedy
- Vikings (2015) - Brenda Kennedy
- Valentine (2015) - Brenda Kennedy
- Secret Whisper (2015) - Brenda Kennedy
2014
Off the Page: Britain Isn't Eating (Short) as
Marion / Sarah
2014
The Honorable Woman (TV Mini Series) as
Rachel Stein
- The Paring Knife (2014) - Rachel Stein
- The Hollow Wall (2014) - Rachel Stein
- The Mother Line (2014) - Rachel Stein
- Two Hearts (2014) - Rachel Stein
- The Ribbon Cutter (2014) - Rachel Stein
- The Killing Call (2014) - Rachel Stein
- The Unfaithful Husband (2014) - Rachel Stein
- The Empty Chair (2014) - Rachel Stein
2014
Worms Battlegrounds (Video Game) as
Ms. Tara Pinkle
2014
Cardinal Burns (TV Series) as
Super Computer
- Episode #2.4 (2014) - Super Computer (voice)
2014
Inside No. 9 (TV Series) as
Rebecca
- Sardines (2014) - Rebecca
2006
The IT Crowd (TV Series) as
Jen Barber
- The Internet Is Coming (2013) - Jen Barber
- Reynholm vs Reynholm (2010) - Jen Barber
- Bad Boys (2010) - Jen Barber
- Italian for Beginners (2010) - Jen Barber
- Something Happened (2010) - Jen Barber
- The Final Countdown (2010) - Jen Barber
- Jen the Fredo (2010) - Jen Barber
- Calendar Geeks (2008) - Jen Barber
- Friendface (2008) - Jen Barber
- The Speech (2008) - Jen Barber
- Tramps Like Us (2008) - Jen Barber
- Are We Not Men? (2008) - Jen Barber
- From Hell (2008) - Jen Barber
- Men Without Women (2007) - Jen Barber
- Smoke and Mirrors (2007) - Jen Barber
- The Dinner Party (2007) - Jen Barber
- Moss and the German (2007) - Jen Barber
- Return of the Golden Child (2007) - Jen Barber
- The Work Outing (2007) - Jen Barber
- Aunt Irma Visits (2006) - Jen Barber
- The Haunting of Bill Crouse (2006) - Jen Barber
- The Red Door (2006) - Jen Barber
- Fifty-Fifty (2006) - Jen Barber
- Yesterday's Jam (2006) - Jen Barber
- Calamity Jen (2006) - Jen Barber
2013
Love Matters (TV Series) as
Jo Pepper
- Officially Special (2013) - Jo Pepper
2011
The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff (TV Series) as
Conceptiva
- Episode #1.3 (2012) - Conceptiva
- Episode #1.2 (2012) - Conceptiva
- Episode #1.1 (2012) - Conceptiva
- Christmas Special (2011) - Conceptiva
2012
Sherlock (TV Series) as
Kitty Riley
- The Reichenbach Fall (2012) - Kitty Riley
2011
Comedy Showcase (TV Series) as
Pip
- Coma Girl (2011) - Pip
2011
Psychoville (TV Series) as
Fiona
- The Hunt (2011) - Fiona
2011
The Bride of Vernon (Short) as
Mary Mae (voice)
2010
Whites (TV Series) as
Caroline
- Episode #1.6 (2010) - Caroline
- Episode #1.5 (2010) - Caroline
- Episode #1.4 (2010) - Caroline
- Episode #1.3 (2010) - Caroline
- Episode #1.2 (2010) - Caroline
- Episode #1.1 (2010) - Caroline
2009
The Old Guys (TV Series) as
Amber
- Engagement (2010) - Amber
- Tom Moves Out (2010) - Amber
- Courtesan (2009) - Amber
- The Croft (2009) - Amber
- The Old Flame (2009) - Amber
- Marriage (2009) - Amber
- The Therapist (2009) - Amber
- Sally's Party (2009) - Amber
2010
The Great Outdoors (TV Series) as
Sophie
- Episode #1.3 (2010) - Sophie
- Episode #1.2 (2010) - Sophie
- Episode #1.1 (2010) - Sophie
2010
Cooked (Short) as
Lucy (voice)
2009
St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold as
Physics Teacher
2005
Doc Martin (TV Series) as
Pauline Lamb
- The Wrong Goodbye (2009) - Pauline Lamb
- Do Not Disturb (2009) - Pauline Lamb
- Midwife Crisis (2009) - Pauline Lamb
- The Departed (2009) - Pauline Lamb
- Driving Mr McLynn (2009) - Pauline Lamb
- Perish Together as Fools (2009) - Pauline Lamb
- Uneasy Lies the Head (2009) - Pauline Lamb
- Better the Devil (2009) - Pauline Lamb
- Happily Ever After (2007) - Pauline Lamb
- Nowt So Queer (2007) - Pauline Lamb
- The Holly Bears a Prickle (2007) - Pauline Lamb
- The Admirer (2007) - Pauline Lamb
- City Slickers (2007) - Pauline Lamb
- Movement (2007) - Pauline Lamb
- The Apple Doesn't Fall (2007) - Pauline Lamb
- On the Edge (2006) - Pauline Lamb
- Erotomania (2006) - Pauline Lamb
- Out of the Woods (2005) - Pauline Lamb
- The Family Way (2005) - Pauline Lamb
- Always on My Mind (2005) - Pauline Lamb
- Aromatherapy (2005) - Pauline Lamb
- Blood Is Thicker (2005) - Pauline Lamb
- In Loco (2005) - Pauline Lamb
- Old Dogs (2005) - Pauline Lamb
2007
Katy Brand's Big Ass Show (TV Series) as
Various Characters
2009
The Boat That Rocked as
Felicity
2009
Jonathan Creek (TV Series) as
Nicola
- The Grinning Man (2009) - Nicola
2008
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People as
PR Woman
2008
Easy Virtue as
Marion Whittaker
2007
Christmas at the Riviera (TV Movie) as
Vanessa
2007
Love Triangle (TV Short) as
Patty (voice)
2007
Fear, Stress and Anger (TV Series) as
Gemma
- Menopause (2007) - Gemma
- Julie's Interview (2007) - Gemma
- Stress and Drugs (2007) - Gemma
- Sex and Friends (2007) - Gemma
- The Job List (2007) - Gemma
2007
Hard to Swallow (Short) as
Katie
2006
Comedy Lab (TV Series) as
Various
- Slap (2006) - Various
2005
Extras (TV Series) as
Woman in Queue
- Ross Kemp & Vinnie Jones (2005) - Woman in Queue
2005
Casualty (TV Series) as
Helen Gibbons
- The Long Goodbye (2005) - Helen Gibbons (uncredited)
2005
Ahead of the Class (TV Movie) as
Vicky Foley
Writer
2021
Sitting (TV Special)
2006
Comedy Lab (TV Series) (additional material - 1 episode)
- Slap (2006) - (additional material)
Soundtrack
2007
The IT Crowd (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- Something Happened (2010) - (performer: "Kalypso" - uncredited)
- Smoke and Mirrors (2007) - (performer: "The Loco-Motion" - uncredited)
Self
2022
Brydon & (TV Series short) as
Self
- Katherine Parkinson (2022) - Self
2022
Question Team (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #2.3 (2022) - Self - Guest
2022
Garraway's Good Stuff (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #1.4 (2022) - Self - Guest
2022
Travel Man: 48 Hours in... (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Guest
- Antwerp (2022) - Self - Guest
2022
The Great British Menu (TV Series) as
Self
- Finals - Banquet (2022) - Self
2021
Sitting (TV Special) as
Mary
2021
Taskmaster: The Podcast (Podcast Series) as
Self
- Run Up a Tree into the Moon (2021) - Self
2016
Sunday Brunch (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #10.7 (2021) - Self - Guest
- Episode #9.32 (2020) - Self - Guest
- Episode #7.23 (2018) - Self - Guest
- Episode #5.12 (2016) - Self - Guest
- Episode #5.3 (2016) - Self - Guest
2020
Taskmaster (TV Series) as
Self - Contestant
- Dog Meat Trifle (2020) - Self - Contestant
- Air Horn Andy (2020) - Self - Contestant
- Moments of Silence (2020) - Self - Contestant
- Legit Glass (2020) - Self - Contestant
- Hippopotamus (2020) - Self - Contestant
- I Hate Your Trainers (2020) - Self - Contestant
- Toshwash (2020) - Self - Contestant
- Point of Swivel (2020) - Self - Contestant
- A Documentary About Despots (2020) - Self - Contestant
- God's Haemorrhoid (2020) - Self - Contestant
2020
Martin & Roman's Weekend Best! (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.18 (2020) - Self
2018
Saturday Kitchen (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #22.25 (2020) - Self
- Episode #15.5 (2018) - Self
2018
Britain's Favourite Chocolate Bar (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Narrator (voice)
2017
Jonathan Creek: The Grinning Man - Deleted Scenes (Video documentary short) as
Nicola (uncredited)
2016
Weekend (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #3.44 (2016) - Self - Guest
2016
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (TV Series) as
Self - Panellist
- A Penis Poking Through the Window (2016) - Self - Panellist
2016
Frank Skinner on Demand with... (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Katherine Parkinson (2016) - Self - Guest
2016
Bafta's 60 Seconds With... (TV Series) as
Self
- Katherine Parkinson (2016) - Self
2016
Room 101 (TV Series) as
Self
- Katherine Parkinson, Russell Howard, John Torode (2016) - Self
2015
Duck Quacks Don't Echo (TV Series) as
Self
- John Humphrys, Ed Byrne, Katherine Parkinson (2015) - Self
2011
Would I Lie to You? (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #9.2 (2015) - Self
- Episode #5.3 (2011) - Self
2015
Alan Carr: Chatty Man (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #14.13 (2015) - Self
2014
Crackanory (TV Series) as
Self - Host
- The Surprise & the Crisis Plan (2014) - Self - Host
2014
Arqiva British Academy Television Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2013
The IT Crowd Manual (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
2010
Something for the Weekend (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 11 April 2010 (2010) - Self
2009
The Half (Documentary short) as
Self
2009
Comic Relief 2009 (TV Special) as
Stella
Archive Footage
2015
Comedy Bloopers (TV Movie) as
Jen Barber (uncredited)
2011
Would I Lie to You? (TV Series) as
Self
- The Unseen Bits (2011) - Self

References

Katherine Parkinson Wikipedia