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Ronni Ancona

Acting Born Jul 4, 1966 Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK 63 credits

Biography

Ronni Ancona is a British actress, comedian, impressionist, and writer. Born on July 4, 1966, in Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland, she is known for her work in The Big Impression, a comedy programme that was one of BBC One's top-rated shows for four years. Ancona co-wrote and starred in the programme, which won numerous awards. She has a total of 60 known credits in acting.

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Career

Career overview

Ronni Ancona is a British actress known for her work in television. She co-wrote and starred in a comedy programme, which was broadcast on BBC One. The show was a top-rated comedy programme for four years.

Ronni Ancona has a large number of acting credits, with 60 known credits to her name. She has worked in various capacities as an actress, including in television shows.

Ronni Ancona was born on July 4, 1966, in Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.

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Known for

Film

Show Dogs

as Poopsie Chow's Owner

Richard Osman's House of Games

as Self - Contestant

Father Brown

as Madame Chania

Death in Paradise

as Lexi Reed

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

as Self - Participant
Film

Bringing Up Baby

as Jenna
Film

Bringing Up Baby

as Jenna Fitch

Would I Lie to You?

as Self
Film

Penelope

as Wanda
Film

The Trial

1962

The One Show

as Self

Great British Menu

as Self - Guest Judge

Frequent co-stars

Christina Ricci 1 shared title
James McAvoy 1 shared title
Catherine O'Hara 1 shared title
Peter Dinklage 1 shared title
Richard E. Grant 1 shared title
Reese Witherspoon 1 shared title
Simon Woods 1 shared title
Nigel Havers 1 shared title
Lenny Henry 1 shared title
Christina Greatrex 1 shared title

Career timeline

Think of EnglandTwiggy · Executive Producer
Mike Yarwood: Thank You For The LaughsThe Devil Went Down to Islington
The Horne Section TV Show
Show DogsSurviving Christmas with the Relatives
Richard Osman's House of Games
CBeebies Presents: The Tale of Mr Tumble
The Trip to Italy
Father Brown
Last Tango in Halifax
Death in ParadiseCelebrity Antiques Road TripPet SquadThe Hunt for Tony Blair
A Comedy RoastHuge
Hope SpringsSteve Coogan: The Inside StoryNot Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News
SkinsSkinsWould I Lie to You?PenelopeRonni Ancona & Co
The One ShowGreat British MenuHotel BabylonRob Brydon's Annually RetentiveThe Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall
NigellaA Cock and Bull StoryGideon's DaughterMonkey TrousersReturn of the Goodies
Agatha Christie's MarpleStrictly Come DancingStella StreetThe Calcium Kid
QIQIAppointment with Dr. TerribleThe Key
Friday Night with Jonathan RossDr Terrible's House of HorribleThe Sketch ShowCombat Sheep
The Big Impression
The Debt Collector
Parkinson
Midsomer MurdersSpace CadetsStella Street
Fist of Fun
Room 101
Have I Got News for You
The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand de Bargos

Full filmography

  • Think of England (2025) as Agnes Duprée
  • Twiggy (2025) Executive Producer
  • Mike Yarwood: Thank You For The Laughs (2023) as Self
  • The Devil Went Down to Islington (2023) as Mrs. Spencer
  • The Horne Section TV Show (2022) as Tabatha Back
  • Show Dogs (2018) as Poopsie Chow's Owner
  • Surviving Christmas with the Relatives (2018) as Vicky
  • Richard Osman's House of Games (2017) as Self - Contestant
  • CBeebies Presents: The Tale of Mr Tumble (2015) as Miss Eerie
  • The Trip to Italy (2014) as Donna
  • Father Brown (2013) as Madame Chania
  • Last Tango in Halifax (2012) as Judith
  • Death in Paradise (2011) as Lexi Reed
  • Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
  • Pet Squad (2011) as (voice)
  • The Hunt for Tony Blair (2011) as Barbara Windsor
  • A Comedy Roast (2010)
  • Huge (2010) as Self
  • Hope Springs (2009) as Ann Marie Cairncross
  • Steve Coogan: The Inside Story (2009) as Self
  • Not Again: Not the Nine O'Clock News (2009) as Self
  • Skins (2007) as Jenna
  • Skins (2007) as Jenna Fitch
  • Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
  • Penelope (2007) as Wanda
  • Ronni Ancona & Co (2007)
  • The One Show (2006) as Self
  • Great British Menu (2006) as Self - Guest Judge
  • Hotel Babylon (2006)
  • Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive (2006)
  • The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall (2006) as Self
  • Nigella (2005) as Self
  • A Cock and Bull Story (2005) as Anita
  • Gideon's Daughter (2005) as Barbara
  • Monkey Trousers (2005)
  • Return of the Goodies (2005) as Herself
  • Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Amanda Dalrymple
  • Strictly Come Dancing (2004) as Self
  • Stella Street (2004)
  • The Calcium Kid (2004) as Pat Connelly
  • QI (2003) as Self
  • QI (2003) as Self - Panellist (archive footage)
  • Appointment with Dr. Terrible (2003) as Interviewee – Actor
  • The Key (2003) as Maggie
  • Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
  • Dr Terrible's House of Horrible (2001) as Countess Kronsteen
  • The Sketch Show (2001)
  • Combat Sheep (2001) as Peaches (voice)
  • The Big Impression (2000)
  • The Debt Collector (1999) as Lulu - Valerie's sister
  • Parkinson (1998) as Self
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as Kitty Pottinger
  • Space Cadets (1997) as Self
  • Stella Street (1997)
  • Fist of Fun (1995)
  • Room 101 (1994) as Self
  • Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Hostess
  • The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand de Bargos (1989)
  • Fortitude
  • Melt It! The Film of the Iceman
  • Pulp Video
  • The Monk, the Mermaid & Molise
  • The Monk, the Mermaid & Molise Producer