Dorothy Atkinson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1966 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1986–2026 (41 Years)
- Total Credits
- 51 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 1, 1966 Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, UK 51 credits
Biography
Dorothy Atkinson works in acting. Born January 1, 1966 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. Archytele tracks 51 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Lesley Manville
4 shared titles
Edward Hogg
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Karl Johnson
2 shared titles
Helena Bonham Carter
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Timothy Spall
2 shared titles
Wendy Nottingham
2 shared titles
Martin Savage
2 shared titles
Sylvestra Le Touzel
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David Mitchell
1 shared title
Anna Maxwell Martin
1 shared title
Career timeline
Agatha Christie's Seven Dials
LudwigJoanInside No. 9: The Party's Over
SaltburnThe GoldThe Long ShadowStonehouse
Magpie MurdersPistolWithout SinTom Hanks: Hollywood's Mr Nice Guy
The Electrical Life of Louis WainThe Electrical Life of Louis Wain
All Creatures Great & SmallSecrets of the Museum
HannaPennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler
Next of KinThe MercyPeterloo
StrikeHarlots
Mum
Code of a KillerPeter & Wendy
Inside No. 9Mr. TurnerThat Day We SangVictoria Wood - That Musical We Made
Call the MidwifeThe Town
Vera
PhoneShopChatroom
Victoria Wood's Midlife ChristmasMay Contain: Nuts
Sunshine
Skins
Housewife, 49
Peep Show
All or NothingThe Final Curtain
Murder in Mind
Topsy-Turvy
Midsomer MurdersKeep the Aspidistra Flying
Peak Practice
HeartbeatHeartbeat
London's Burning
Full Filmography
51 titles- Agatha Christie's Seven Dials (2026) as Lady Maria Coote
- Ludwig (2024) as DCS Carol Shaw
- Joan (2024) as Mrs. May
- Inside No. 9: The Party's Over (2024) as Self
- Saltburn (2023) as Paula Quick
- The Gold (2023) as Jeannie Savage
- The Long Shadow (2023) as Betty Hoban
- Stonehouse (2023) as Betty Boothroyd
- Magpie Murders (2022) as Lady Frances Pye
- Pistol (2022) as Sylvia Cook
- Without Sin (2022) as Jessie Cole
- Tom Hanks: Hollywood's Mr Nice Guy (2022) as Narrator (voice)
- The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021) as Mrs Du Frayne
- The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021) as Mrs. DuFrayne
- All Creatures Great & Small (2020) as Diana Brompton
- Secrets of the Museum (2020) as Self - Narrator
- Hanna (2019) as Therapist
- Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler (2019) as Mary Pennyworth
- Next of Kin (2018) as Annabel Ghillies
- The Mercy (2018) as Eve Tetley
- Peterloo (2018) as Singing Weaver
- Strike (2017) as Kathryn Kent
- Harlots (2017) as Florence Scanwell
- Mum (2016) as Pauline
- Code of a Killer (2015) as Barbara Ashworth
- Peter & Wendy (2015) as Nurse Doyle
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Sheila
- Mr. Turner (2014) as Hannah Danby
- That Day We Sang (2014) as Gertrude Riall
- Victoria Wood - That Musical We Made (2014) as Self
- Call the Midwife (2012) as Jane Sutton
- The Town (2012) as Ann
- Vera (2011) as Shirley Hewarth
- PhoneShop (2010) as Sue
- Chatroom (2010) as Emily’s Mother
- Victoria Wood's Midlife Christmas (2009)
- May Contain: Nuts (2009) as Mrs. Whimhurst
- Sunshine (2008) as Jennifer
- Skins (2007) as Receptionist
- Housewife, 49 (2006) as Mrs Mac
- Peep Show (2003) as Therapist
- All or Nothing (2002) as Silent Passenger
- The Final Curtain (2002) as Betty
- Murder in Mind (2001) as Julie
- Topsy-Turvy (1999) as Jessie Bond
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Angela Lawrence
- Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1997) as Dora
- Peak Practice (1993) as Woman Driver
- Heartbeat (1992) as Connie Gibson
- Heartbeat (1992) as Carol Parsons
- London's Burning (1986) as Zoe Parrish
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dorothy Atkinson best known for?
Dorothy Atkinson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Agatha Christie's Seven Dials (2026), Ludwig (2024), Saltburn (2023), The Gold (2023).
When and where was Dorothy Atkinson born?
Dorothy Atkinson was born on January 1, 1966 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Dorothy Atkinson have?
Dorothy Atkinson has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2026.
What is Dorothy Atkinson's background in cinema and television?
Dorothy Caroline Atkinson (born 1966) is an English actress and singer. She has appeared in several plays by playwright Alan Ayckbourn and in films by Mike Leigh, including Topsy-Turvy, All or Nothing, and Mr. Turner, which premiered at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, and for which she was nominated for the BIFA Award f...
Dorothy Atkinson by the numbers
51credits
19films
32TV series
1986–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Murder in Mind (2001) as Julie — aged about 35
- All Creatures Great & Small (2020) as Diana Brompton — aged about 54
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Sheila — aged about 48
- Skins (2007) as Receptionist — aged about 41
- Peep Show (2003) as Therapist — aged about 37
- Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler (2019) as Mary Pennyworth — aged about 53
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