Sally Wainwright

Known For: Creator
Born: January 1, 1963 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK
Active Years: 1994–2025 (32 Years)
Total Credits: 49 credits in database

Creator Born Jan 1, 1963 Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK 49 credits

Biography

Sally Wainwright works in creator. Born January 1, 1963 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK. Archytele tracks 49 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

2025

Riot Women · Executive ProducerRiot Women · DirectorRiot Women · Creator

2024

Renegade Nell · Executive ProducerRenegade Nell · WriterRenegade Nell · Creator

2023

imagine… Russell T Davies: The Doctor and Me

2022

Sunday with Laura KuenssbergRemembers…

2021

The Unforgivable · StoryThe Unforgivable · Executive ProducerThe Unforgivable · Series Writer

2019

Gentleman Jack · Executive ProducerGentleman Jack · WriterGentleman Jack · DirectorGentleman Jack · Creator

2018

The Detail · Original Series CreatorThe Detail · Executive Producer

2016

To Walk Invisible · WriterTo Walk Invisible · DirectorTo Walk Invisible · Executive Producer

2014

Happy Valley · Executive ProducerHappy Valley · Creator

2013

The Last Witch · Writer

2012

Last Tango in Halifax · Executive ProducerLast Tango in Halifax · WriterLast Tango in Halifax · Creator

2011

Scott & Bailey · WriterScott & Bailey · Executive ProducerScott & Bailey · Creator

2009

Unforgiven · WriterUnforgiven · Executive ProducerUnforgiven · Creator

2007

Bonkers · WriterBonkers · CreatorDead Clever: The Life and Crimes of Julie Bottomley · Writer

2006

The Amazing Mrs Pritchard · ProducerThe Amazing Mrs Pritchard · CreatorJane Hall · WriterJane Hall · Creator

2005

ShakespeaRe-Told · WriterThe Taming of the Shrew · Writer

2003

Canterbury Tales · Writer

2002

Sparkhouse · WriterSparkhouse · Creator

2000

At Home with the Braithwaites · WriterAt Home with the Braithwaites · Creator

1999

Bad Girls · Writer

1994

The House of Windsor · Writer

Full Filmography

49 titles

Riot Women (2025) Executive Producer
Riot Women (2025) Director
Riot Women (2025) Creator
Renegade Nell (2024) Executive Producer
Renegade Nell (2024) Writer
Renegade Nell (2024) Creator
imagine… Russell T Davies: The Doctor and Me (2023) as Self
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (2022) as Self
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Remembers… (2022) as Self
The Unforgivable (2021) Story
The Unforgivable (2021) Executive Producer
The Unforgivable (2021) Series Writer
Gentleman Jack (2019) Executive Producer
Gentleman Jack (2019) Writer
Gentleman Jack (2019) Director
Gentleman Jack (2019) Creator
The Detail (2018) Original Series Creator
The Detail (2018) Executive Producer
To Walk Invisible (2016) Writer
To Walk Invisible (2016) Director
To Walk Invisible (2016) Executive Producer
Happy Valley (2014) Executive Producer
Happy Valley (2014) Creator
The Last Witch (2013) Writer
Last Tango in Halifax (2012) Executive Producer
Last Tango in Halifax (2012) Writer
Last Tango in Halifax (2012) Creator
Scott & Bailey (2011) Writer
Scott & Bailey (2011) Executive Producer
Scott & Bailey (2011) Creator
Unforgiven (2009) Writer
Unforgiven (2009) Executive Producer
Unforgiven (2009) Creator
Bonkers (2007) Writer
Bonkers (2007) Creator
Dead Clever: The Life and Crimes of Julie Bottomley (2007) Writer
The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006) Producer
The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006) Creator
Jane Hall (2006) Writer
Jane Hall (2006) Creator
ShakespeaRe-Told (2005) Writer
The Taming of the Shrew (2005) Writer
Canterbury Tales (2003) Writer
Sparkhouse (2002) Writer
Sparkhouse (2002) Creator
At Home with the Braithwaites (2000) Writer
At Home with the Braithwaites (2000) Creator
Bad Girls (1999) Writer
The House of Windsor (1994) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Sally Wainwright best known for?

Sally Wainwright is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Riot Women (2025), Riot Women (2025), Riot Women (2025), Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed (2013).

When and where was Sally Wainwright born?

Sally Wainwright was born on January 1, 1963 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK.

How many credits does Sally Wainwright have?

Sally Wainwright has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2025.

What is Sally Wainwright's background in cinema and television?

Sally Anne Wainwright OBE (born 1963) is an English television writer, producer, and director. She is known for her dramas, which are often set in West Yorkshire, where she originates from, and feature "strong female characters". Wainwright has been praised for the quality of her dialogue. Wainwright began her career ...