Harriet Thorpe
Biography
Harriet Amelia Thorpe is an English actress known for her roles in sitcoms, musicals, and soap operas. Her acting credits include appearances in The Brittas Empire, Absolutely Fabulous, Wicked, Mamma Mia!, and EastEnders, among others. Born on June 8, 1957, in Hampstead, London, England, United Kingdom, she has a total of 59 known acting credits on the Movie Database.
Career overview
Harriet Amelia Thorpe is an English actress known for her work in sitcoms, musicals, and soap operas. Her acting career includes appearances in The Brittas Empire, Absolutely Fabulous, Wicked, Mamma Mia!, and EastEnders, among other productions.
Born on June 8, 1957, in Hampstead, London, England, United Kingdom, she has accumulated fifty-nine known acting credits according to archival records. As a female performer, her career spans television and stage, establishing her presence across various popular entertainment formats.
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Full Filmography
61 titles- Oscar Wilde About America (2025)
- Fyre Rises (2024) as Gloria
- The Man Who Fell to Earth (2022) as Newsie Hat
- Tomorrow Morning (2022)
- The Witching Hour (2022)
- The Weakest Link (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Mister Winner (2020) as Sharon Winner
- The Gays Days (2020)
- Ruthless! The Musical (2019) as Myrna Thorne
- Let's Sing and Dance for Comic Relief (2017) as Self - Contestant
- Godless (2017) as The Professor
- Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016) as Fleur
- The Lady in the Van (2015) as Customer
- The Musketeers (2014) as Lady Francoise
- Father Brown (2013) as Nanny Ribble
- City Slacker (2012) as Dating Interviewer
- Pointless Celebrities (2011) as Self
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
- The Angina Monologues (2010) as Jean
- S.N.U.B! (2010) as Elaine
- The Calling (2010) as Consuela
- Victoria Wood's Midlife Christmas (2009)
- A Bucket O' French and Saunders (2007)
- Dog Whisperer (2004) as Self - Owner of Diesel
- Calendar Girls (2003) as Brenda Mooney
- Final Demand (2003) as Mrs. Roe
- All About Me (2002) as Ruth
- Mirrorball (2000) as Cat Rogers
- Duck Patrol (1998) as Abigail
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Elaine Trim
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Georgie Tremayne
- No Sweat (1997)
- The IMAX Nutcracker (1997) as Clara's Mother
- Who Dares Wins (1996)
- Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout (1996) as Fleur
- Surviving Christmas (1996) as Carole Parkinson
- French and Saunders' Christmas Carol (1994) as Wardrobe Mistress
- Goodnight Sweetheart (1993)
- Absolutely Fabulous (1992) as Fleur
- Me, You and Him (1992) as Helen
- Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Sarah Deveraux
- Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Friend
- Bottom (1991) as Woman in Bar
- The Brittas Empire (1991) as Carole
- Life Is Sweet (1991) as Customer
- A Bit of Fry & Laurie (1989)
- Young Toscanini (1988)
- Mr Jolly Lives Next Door (1988) as Brenda
- French And Saunders - Christmas Special '88 (1988) as Hilary
- The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as Anita Margolis
- Maurice (1987) as Barmaid
- Foreign Body (1986) as Gucci Salesgirl
- Consuela (or, The New Mrs Saunders) (1986) as Jane
- EastEnders (1985) as Elaine Knight
- Girls On Top (1985) as Chris
- Happy Families (1985) as Mother
- 'Allo 'Allo! (1984) as Ethel
- Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) as Iris (uncredited)
- The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Jane
- The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Brenda
- The Consequences of Monsters
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Harriet Thorpe best known for?
Harriet Thorpe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Man Who Fell to Earth (2022), Tomorrow Morning (2022), The Lady in the Van (2015), The Musketeers (2014).
When and where was Harriet Thorpe born?
Harriet Thorpe was born on June 8, 1957 in Hampstead, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Harriet Thorpe have?
Harriet Thorpe has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2025.
What is Harriet Thorpe's background in cinema and television?
Harriet Amelia Thorpe is an English actress known for her roles in sitcoms, musicals, and soap operas. Her acting credits include appearances in The Brittas Empire, Absolutely Fabulous, Wicked, Mamma Mia!, and EastEnders, among others. Born on June 8, 1957, in Hampstead, London, England, United Kingdom, she has a total...
Harriet Thorpe by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Bottom (1991) as Woman in Bar — aged about 34
- A Bit of Fry & Laurie (1989) — aged about 32
- 'Allo 'Allo! (1984) as Ethel — aged about 27
- Father Brown (2013) as Nanny Ribble — aged about 56
- Absolutely Fabulous (1992) as Fleur — aged about 35
- Maurice (1987) as Barmaid — aged about 30
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