Pauline Quirke
Acting Born Jul 8, 1959 Hackney, London, England, UK 74 credits
Biography
Pauline Quirke works in acting. Born July 8, 1959 in Hackney, London, England, UK. Archytele tracks 74 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Parkinson at 50
You, Me and the Apocalypse
BroadchurchTipping Point: Lucky Stars
MissingAs Seen on TV
SkinsThe Alan Titchmarsh Show
Celebrity MasterchefThe Thieving Headmistress
North & SouthCarrie's War
Being April
Murder in MindOffice GossipArthur's Dyke
Down to EarthRandall & Hopkirk (Deceased)Checkout Girl
David CopperfieldLast Christmas
Maisie RaineOur Boy
The Canterville Ghost
The Sculptress
Soccer AM
Ready, Steady, CookAn Audience with Bob Monkhouse
The Good Sex Guide
Birds of a FeatherChallenge AnnekaGetting It Right
Distant Voices, Still Lives
Going Live!Rockliffe's BabiesHardwicke HouseLittle Dorrit
CasualtyCasualty
Girls On Top
The Return of the Soldier
Shine on Harvey MoonQ.E.D.Life After Death
Baby Talk
The Elephant ManName for the DayThe Further Adventures of Oliver Twist
Lovely Couple
An Audience with...
The Duchess of Duke StreetBeastsBeasts: Special OfferPlays for BritainPauline's Quirkes
AngelsShadowsYou Must Be Joking!Jenny Can't Work Any Faster
Full Filmography
74 titles- Parkinson at 50 (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- You, Me and the Apocalypse (2015) as Paula
- Broadchurch (2013) as Susan Wright
- Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (2013) as Self - Contestant
- Missing (2009)
- As Seen on TV (2009)
- Skins (2007) as DS Blunt
- The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007) as Self
- Celebrity Masterchef (2006)
- The Thieving Headmistress (2006) as Colleen McCabe
- North & South (2004) as Dixon
- Carrie's War (2004)
- Being April (2002) as April
- Murder in Mind (2001) as Jane Saunders
- Office Gossip (2001)
- Arthur's Dyke (2001) as Janet
- Down to Earth (2000) as Faith Addis
- Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000)
- Checkout Girl (2000) as Lynda
- David Copperfield (1999) as Peggotty
- Last Christmas (1999) as Gwen
- Maisie Raine (1998) as D.I. Maisie Raine
- Our Boy (1998) as Sonia
- The Canterville Ghost (1997) as Madame Murielle
- The Sculptress (1996) as Olive Martin
- Soccer AM (1995) as Self
- Ready, Steady, Cook (1994) as Self - Guest
- An Audience with Bob Monkhouse (1994)
- The Good Sex Guide (1993) as Self
- Birds of a Feather (1989) as Sharon Theodopolopodos
- Challenge Anneka (1989) as Self
- Getting It Right (1989) as Muriel Sutton
- Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) as Doreen
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- Rockliffe's Babies (1987) as Lorraine Morelli
- Hardwicke House (1987) as Gladys
- Little Dorrit (1987) as Maggy
- Casualty (1986) as Mary Taylor
- Casualty (1986) as Jackie Rogers
- Girls On Top (1985) as Cleaner
- The Return of the Soldier (1983) as Girl Searching in Hospital
- Shine on Harvey Moon (1982) as Veronica
- Q.E.D. (1982) as Jane
- Life After Death (1982) as Checkout Girl
- Baby Talk (1981) as Tessa
- The Elephant Man (1980) as 2nd Whore
- Name for the Day (1980) as Ann
- The Further Adventures of Oliver Twist (1980) as Charlotte
- Lovely Couple (1979) as Carole Richards
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- The Duchess of Duke Street (1976) as Pearl
- Beasts (1976) as Noreen Beale
- Beasts: Special Offer (1976) as Noreen Beale
- Plays for Britain (1976) as Marilyn
- Pauline's Quirkes (1976)
- Sunshine in Brixton (1976) as Marilyn
- Angels (1975)
- Shadows (1975) as Dawn
- You Must Be Joking! (1975)
- Jenny Can't Work Any Faster (1975) as Jenny
- Eleanor (1974) as Eleanor
- Malachi's Cove (1973) as Girl in Store
- Emmerdale (1972)
- The Trouble with 2b: Part Three, Trial of Strength (1972)
- The Trouble with 2B (1972)
- The Trouble with 2b: Part Five, Thirty Years Younger (1972)
- The Trouble with 2b: Part One, Happy Days (1972) as Molly
- The Trouble with 2b: Part Four, Parents' Day (1972)
- The Trouble with 2b: Part Six, Blackboard Jungle (1972)
- Play for Today (1970) as Eleanor
- Play for Today (1970) as Ann
- Play for Today (1970) as Tessa
- Junket 89 (1970)
- Softly, Softly (1966)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Pauline Quirke best known for?
Pauline Quirke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006), Bringing Up Baby (1938), Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008), Celebrity Masterchef (2006).
When and where was Pauline Quirke born?
Pauline Quirke was born on July 8, 1959 in Hackney, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Pauline Quirke have?
Pauline Quirke has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2021.
What is Pauline Quirke's background in cinema and television?
Pauline Perpetua Quirke is a retired English television and film actress, best known for her role as Sharon in the long-running BBC comedy series "Birds of a Feather". In 2025, Quirke's husband announced that she would be retiring from all professional and commercial duties due to a diagnosis of dementia which she ha...
Pauline Quirke by the numbers
74credits
29films
45TV series
1966–2021active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Murder in Mind (2001) as Jane Saunders — aged about 41
- Skins (2007) as DS Blunt — aged about 47
- North & South (2004) as Dixon — aged about 44
- The Elephant Man (1980) as 2nd Whore — aged about 20
- The Duchess of Duke Street (1976) as Pearl — aged about 16
- Broadchurch (2013) as Susan Wright — aged about 53
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