Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
May 2, 1985
Place of Birth:
Hammersmith, London, England, UK
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Lily Allen
Biography
Lily Allen is a British singer, songwriter, author, actress, and businesswoman.
Her music career incorporates elements of electropop, R&B, ska, and reggae.
Throughout her long spanning music career, Allen has released fourth studio albums: 'It's Not Me, It's You' (2009), 'Sheezus' (2014) both records topped the UK Albums Charts and 'Alright, Still' (2006) and 'No Shame' (2018) which peaked at 2 and 8 on the United Kingdom, respectively. As well, she has topped the UK Singles Charts in three occasions, with the number #1 smash hits: 'Smile' (2006), 'The Fear' (2009), and Somewhere Only We Know (2014). She has received several recognitions for her music, including nominations for nine BRIT Awards (including one win for British Female Solo Artist in 2010), one Grammy Award nomination for Best Alternative Album (Alright, Still), three Ivor Novello Awards wins, one Mercury Prize nomination for Album Of The Year (No Shame), and twelve NME Awards (including three wins). As an actress, Allen made her debut on the big screen on 'How to Build a Girl' (2019), and in 2021, she made her West End debut in the new play '2:22 A Ghost Story', for which she received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress.
In 2018, Allen released her autobiographical book, 'My Thoughts Exactly' to positive reviews, and several extracts from the book generated considerable press coverage prior to release.
She currently stars on the Sky Atlantic original comedy series, 'Dreamland' (2023–)
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | How to Build a Girl | Elizabeth Taylor |
| 2013 | Robbie Williams - One Night At the Palladium | |
| 2012 | P!NK: VH1 Storytellers | Herself |
| 2009 | Lily Allen: Live In London | Self |
| 2009 | Lily Allen: Exit Festival 2009 | Herself |
| 2009 | Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall | Self |
| 2009 | Lily Allen - Main Square Festival in Arras | Herself |
| 2009 | Lily Allen - Montreux | |
| 2007 | Concert for Diana | Self |
| 1998 | Elizabeth | Lady in Waiting |
| 1988 | The Yob | Child in Promo |
| Night and Day | Mary Datchet |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dreamland | Mel |
| 2019 | Shopping with Keith Lemon | |
| 2018 | The Big Narstie Show | Self |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | |
| 2014 | The Michael McIntyre Chat Show | Self - Guest |
| 2013 | The Last Leg | Self |
| 2011 | Lily Allen: From Riches to Rags | Self |
| 2011 | The Jonathan Ross Show | Self |
| 2010 | A League of Their Own | Self |
| 2009 | Live from Studio Five | Self |
| 2009 | 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s | |
| 2008 | Lily Allen and Friends | Self - Host |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show | Self |
| 2006 | The One Show | Self |
| 2006 | Transmission | |
| 2005 | The Friday Night Project | Self - Host |
| 2004 | Best Week Ever | |
| 2004 | Big Fat Quiz | Self - Contestant |
| 2002 | Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway | Self |
| 2001 | Richard & Judy | Self |
| 1996 | Never Mind the Buzzcocks | Self |
| 1995 | Soccer AM | Self |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Self - Musical Guest |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... | Child in Promo |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Musical Guest |
| 1964 | Top of the Pops | Self |
| 1952 | Today | Self |