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Fiona Allen

Known For
Acting
Born
March 13, 1965 in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Active Years
1960–2026 (67 Years)
Total Credits
48 credits in database
Acting Born Mar 13, 1965 Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK 48 credits
48
Total Credits
1960–2026
67 Years Career Span
25
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Fiona Allen (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
No markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points.
Plain text only.
Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word count: 90-130 words.
Source [1]: Fiona Allen, female, birthday March 13, 1965 (61 years old), place of birth Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK. Known for acting. Known credits: 45.
Source [2]: Fiona Allen, born 13 March 1965, English comedian and actress. Most known for work on Channel 4's Smack the Pony between 1999 and 2003.
Source [3]: General info about Fiona Allen (filmography, biography, etc.) on ČSFD.cz.
Name: Fiona Allen.
Profession: English comedian and actress.
Birth Date: March 13, 1965.
Birth Place: Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
Notable Work: Channel 4's Smack the Pony (1999-2003).
Credits: 45 known credits.

Fiona Allen is an English comedian and actress. She was born on March 13, 1965, in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK. She is most recognized for her work on the Channel 4 program Smack the Pony, which aired between 1999 and 2003. According to her professional records, she has 45 known credits in acting.
Draft: Fiona Allen is an English comedian and actress. She was born on March 13, 1965, in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK. She is most recognized for her work on the Channel 4 program Smack the Pony, which aired between 1999 and 2003. Her

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Fiona Allen (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Source [1]: Fiona Allen, female, born March 13, 1965 (61 years old), born in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK. Known for acting. Known credits: 45.
Source [2]: Fiona Allen, born 13 March 1965, English comedian and actress. Most known for work on Channel 4's Smack the Pony between 1999 and 2003.
Source [3]: General info (filmography, biography, etc.) but no specific details.
Name: Fiona Allen.
Profession: English comedian and actress.
Birth Date: March 13, 1965.
Birth Place: Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
Key Work: Smack the Pony on Channel 4 (1999–2003).
Credits: 45 known credits.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Fiona Allen is an English comedian and actress. She was born on March 13, 1965, in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK. She is recognized for her acting work and has 45 known credits.

She is most well known for her contributions to the Channel 4 production Smack the Pony. Her work on this program took place between 1999 and 2003.
Problem: The draft is too short. I need to reach 180-260 words using only the provided facts. However, the provided facts are extremely sparse.
Re-evaluating the sources:
Name: Fiona Allen
Profession: English comedian and actress
Birth: March 13, 1965, Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Notable work: Smack the Pony (Channel 4) from 1999 to 2003
Credits: 45
Constraint Check: I cannot invent details to reach the word count. If the facts don't support 180 words, I have a conflict between "Use ONLY facts present above" and "Write a 180-260 word career overview".
Strategy: I must expand the prose as much as possible using the provided facts without adding new information. I will describe her identity, her origins, and her primary professional recognition.
Drafting (Attempt 2):
Fiona Allen is an English comedian and actress. She was born on March 13, 1965, in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK. As a professional in the entertainment industry, she is recognized for her work in acting, with a total of 45 known credits.

Allen is most widely recognized for her work on the Channel 4 program Smack the Pony. Her involvement with this production spanned the years between 1999 and 2003. This period of work is a significant part of her career as a comedian and actress.
Word Count Check (Draft 2): ~95 words. Still way below 180.
Wait: The prompt says "Write a 180-260 word career overview... Use ONLY facts present above." If the facts provided only amount to

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Finding Emily
It's What She Would Have Wanted
Heston's Marvellous Menu Back to the Noughties
Bob Monkhouse: The Last StandAlan Partridge's Scissored IsleRhonna & Donna
Death in Paradise
SkinsMock the Week: Too Hot for TVThe Best of Smack the PonyThe Truth About Size Zero
Waterloo Road
8 Out of 10 CatsMock the Week
ShamelessGladiatressFat Slags
Wilde Stories: The Nightingale and the Rose
24 Hour Party People
In DeepHappiness
Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)The Thing about Vince
Smack the PonySmack the Pony · WriterSmall Potatoes
Goodness Gracious MeComedy NationTed & Ralph
We Know Where You LiveGas
Dalziel and PascoeFamous Fred
The Frank Skinner ShowBand of Gold
Jo Brand Through the Cakehole
CrackerChef
Waiting for GodShooting Stars
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Wipe Out
CasualtyCasualty
EastEnders
The BillThe Bill
Coronation Street

Full Filmography

48 titles
  • Finding Emily (2026) as Receptionist
  • It's What She Would Have Wanted (2022) as Holly's Mum
  • Heston's Marvellous Menu Back to the Noughties (2019) as Self
  • Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand (2016) as Self
  • Alan Partridge's Scissored Isle (2016) as Mayor
  • Rhonna & Donna (2016) as Mom
  • Death in Paradise (2011) as Dr Anna Wolf
  • Skins (2007) as Jackie
  • Advertisement
  • Mock the Week: Too Hot for TV (2007) as Self
  • The Best of Smack the Pony (2007) as Self
  • The Truth About Size Zero (2007) as Narrator
  • Waterloo Road (2006) as Georgia Stevenson
  • 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self
  • Mock the Week (2005) as Self
  • Shameless (2004) as Miss Murdoch
  • Gladiatress (2004) as Smirgut the Fierce
  • Fat Slags (2004) as Sandra
  • Wilde Stories: The Nightingale and the Rose (2003) as Tilly (voice)
  • 24 Hour Party People (2002) as Cloakroom Girl
  • In Deep (2001) as Dr. Sophie Masterson
  • Happiness (2001) as Rachel Roche
  • Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000) as Lucy English
  • The Thing about Vince (2000) as Zoe
  • Smack the Pony (1999) as Various Characters
  • Smack the Pony (1999) Writer
  • Small Potatoes (1999) as Eva
  • Goodness Gracious Me (1998) as Various
  • Comedy Nation (1998) as Various
  • Ted & Ralph (1998) as Dog Barking Woman
  • We Know Where You Live (1997) as Various Characters
  • Gas (1997) as Self
  • Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) as DS Julie Devon
  • Famous Fred (1996) as Additional Voices
  • The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
  • Band of Gold (1995) as DI Cooper
  • Jo Brand Through the Cakehole (1994) as Various Characters
  • Cracker (1993) as House Owner
  • Chef (1993) as Air Hostess
  • Waiting for God (1990) as Nurse
  • Shooting Stars (1990) as Christine
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Carlotta Adams
  • Wipe Out (1988) as Eveline Moreau
  • Casualty (1986) as Angie Ashton
  • Casualty (1986) as Fraser Beaumont
  • EastEnders (1985) as Michaela Turnbull
  • The Bill (1984) as Helen Shaw
  • The Bill (1984) as DI Steph Radcliffe
  • Coronation Street (1960) as Julia Stone

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Fiona Allen best known for?

Fiona Allen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Finding Emily (2026), Hanna's War (1988), Bringing Up Baby (1938), Waterloo Road (2006).

When and where was Fiona Allen born?

Fiona Allen was born on March 13, 1965 in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK.

How many credits does Fiona Allen have?

Fiona Allen has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2026.

What is Fiona Allen's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Fiona Allen (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.). No markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count: 90-130 words. Sour...

Fiona Allen by the numbers

48credits
16films
32TV series
1960–2026active years

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