Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 26, 1964
Place of Birth:
Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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Michèle Winstanley
Biography
British actress and playwright, known for her works with cult director Alex Cox, including 'Straight To Hell' and 'Sid and Nancy', and for playing Cathy in Phil Redmond's seminal teenage television series, 'Going Out'. Michèle Winstanley is also known for her role as Karen the barmaid at The Nags Head in 'Only Fools and Horses', as well as for playing Harry's mother in Safeways' long-running series of commercials, which follow the adventures of Harry, a thoughtful toddler, voiced by Martin Clunes OBE. In 2024, she had a regular role in the BBC series Silent Witness as a sign language interpreter, a role she also does in real life. As a playwright, Winstanley's works have been produced at Hampstead Theatre, Arcola Theatre and The Space Theatre.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | I.D. | Stef |
| 1994 | Staggered | Tina |
| 1988 | Funseekers | Michelle |
| 1988 | The Zip | The nurse |
| 1987 | Walker | Maid |
| 1987 | Straight to Hell | Louise |
| 1986 | Sid and Nancy | Olive McBollocks |
| 1983 | Fords on Water | Anne |
| 1983 | Party Party | Christine |
| 1982 | Remembrance | Gail |
| 1982 | Under the Skin | Julie |
| 1981 | Judo Champ | Jill |
| 1978 | Quiet as a Nun | Blanche |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Birds of a Feather | Clerk |
| 1985 | EastEnders | Elaine |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... | Michelle |
| 1982 | Shine on Harvey Moon | Janice |
| 1981 | Only Fools and Horses | Karen |
| 1981 | Going Out | Cathy Wickes |
| 1979 | Minder | Sandra |