Alice Lowe
Biography
Alice Lowe is an English actress and writer, primarily known for her work in comedy. She is a graduate of King's College, Cambridge, where she studied classics. At university, she became involved in theatre and comedy. Lowe began her career in surreal experimental theatre shows, including City Haunts, Snowbound, and Progress in Flying Machine, co-devising and performing alongside colleagues such as Robert Webb and David Mitchell. She is also known for her roles in the Garth Marenghi series and as the lead and co-writer of the 2012 film Sightseers. Lowe has written, directed, and starred in several films, including the 2016 black comedy Prevenge.
Career overview
Alice Lowe is an English actress known for her work in comedy. Her career began in surreal experimental theatre shows, where she co-devised and performed alongside colleagues such as Robert Webb and David Mitchell. Lowe was involved in productions including City Haunts, Snowbound, and Progress in Flying Machine.
Lowe transitioned to television, appearing in the Garth Marenghi series. Her work in this series is notable for its comedic tone and style. Lowe also co-wrote and starred in the 2012 film Sightseers, which showcases her ability to balance writing and acting responsibilities.
In addition to her work in television and film, Lowe has also demonstrated her ability to balance creative responsibilities with personal obligations. She wrote, directed, and starred in the 2016 black comedy Prevenge, a film that she was working on while pregnant. This achievement highlights Lowe's dedication to her craft and her ability to navigate complex creative and personal challenges.
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Full Filmography
97 titles- Dirty Business (2026) as Susan Day
- Rogue Trooper (2026) as (voice)
- Saipan (2025) as Fiona McCarthy
- Pomegranate (2025) as Alice
- The Extraordinary Miss Flower (2025) as Self
- Timestalker (2024) as Agnes
- Timestalker (2024) Director
- Timestalker (2024) Screenplay
- Swede Caroline (2024) as Olga
- Generation Terror (2024) as Self
- Lockwood & Co. (2023) as Adelaide Winkman
- Partygate (2023) as Shelley Williams-Walker
- Greatest Days (2023) as Heather
- The Almond and the Seahorse (2022) as Cath
- God's Petting You (2022) as Therapist
- Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break (2021) as Kath
- Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror (2021) as Self
- Hitmen (2020) as Kirsty (voice)
- Eternal Beauty (2020) as Alice
- Days of the Bagnold Summer (2020) as Carol
- Verisimilitude (2020) as Casting Director
- Sometimes Always Never (2019) as Sue
- Get Duked! (2019) as Superintendent
- Dark Encounter (2019) as Arlene Burroughs
- The Fight (2019) as Heather
- Innocence (2019)
- Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018) as Dr. Haynes
- Hang Ups (2018) as Celia Cain
- Solis (2018) as Commander Roberts
- Salt (2018) as Mother
- Wild Honey Pie! (2018) as Gerry
- Chubby Funny (2017) as Susan
- Prevenge (2017) as Ruth
- Prevenge (2017) Director
- Prevenge (2017) Writer
- The Ghoul (2017) as Kathleen
- Flowers (2016) as Paula
- Adult Life Skills (2016) as Alice
- Stoner Express (2016) as Roxy
- Burn Burn Burn (2016) as Davina
- Ghosted (2016) as Rebecca
- Black Mountain Poets (2016) as Lisa
- Joseph's Reel (2015) as The Projectionist
- Mosquito (2015)
- Night Feed (2015) as Young Mum
- Aaaaaaaah! (2015) as Sitcom Eudora
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Amanda
- Paddington (2014) as Geographers' Guild Receptionist
- Locke (2014) as Sister Margaret (voice)
- Electricity (2014) as Sylvia
- Girl Power (2014) as Alex
- Solitudo (2014) as Nun
- Solitudo (2014) Director
- The World's End (2013) as Young Lady
- Crackanory (2013) as Various
- The Field (2013) as Sylvia
- The Last Summer on Earth (2013) as Sherry-Ann
- Pieces (2013) as Woman
- Sightseers (2012) as Tina
- Sightseers (2012) Writer
- Kill List (2011) as Radio Reporter
- Sherlock (2010) as Tessa
- Come Fly with Me (2010) as Young Mum
- This Is Jinsy (2010) as Soosan Noop
- Brethren (2010) as Alice
- Brethren (2010) Writer
- Dead Happy (2010) as Lucy the Grim Reaper
- This Christmastime (2010) as Val Hallah
- Horrible Histories (2009) as Various
- Horrible Histories (2009)
- Beautiful People (2008) as Stacey Bile
- Beehive (2008)
- Beehive (2008) Writer
- Connections (2008) as Wife
- Skins (2007) as Jemima
- Hot Fuzz (2007) as Tina
- Angelo's (2007) as Alicia
- Sticks & Balls (2007) as Kitty Litta
- Sticks & Balls (2007) Director
- Out of Water (2007) as Maria Bootle
- Out of Water (2007) Writer
- The IT Crowd (2006) as Patricia
- Snuff Box (2006) as David Bowie
- Man to Man with Dean Learner (2006)
- Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive (2006)
- Stiffy (2005) as Corpse
- Stiffy (2005) Writer
- The Mighty Boosh (2004) as Monkey
- Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004) as Madeleine Wool / Liz Asher
- My Life in Film (2004) as Beth
- Black Books (2000) as Solicitor
- Comedy Lab (1998) Writer
- 152 Days
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream Director
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream Screenplay
- Sprites Director
- Sprites Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alice Lowe best known for?
Alice Lowe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rogue Trooper (2026), Saipan (2025), Timestalker (2024), Timestalker (2024).
When and where was Alice Lowe born?
Alice Lowe was born on April 3, 1977 in Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK.
How many credits does Alice Lowe have?
Alice Lowe has accumulated over 97 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2026.
What is Alice Lowe's background in cinema and television?
Alice Lowe is an English actress and writer, primarily known for her work in comedy. She is a graduate of King's College, Cambridge, where she studied classics. At university, she became involved in theatre and comedy. Lowe began her career in surreal experimental theatre shows, including City Haunts, Snowbound, and Pr...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Sherlock (2010) as Tessa — aged about 33
- The IT Crowd (2006) as Patricia — aged about 29
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Amanda — aged about 37
- Skins (2007) as Jemima — aged about 30
- Black Books (2000) as Solicitor — aged about 23
- Horrible Histories (2009) as Various — aged about 32
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