Tamsin Greig
Biography
Tamsin Greig is an English actress born on 12 July 1966 in Maidstone, Kent, England, UK. She is known for her work in both dramatic and comedic roles. Her acting credits include Fran Katzenjammer in Black Books, Dr Caroline Todd in Green Wing, Beverly Lincoln in Episodes, Jackie Goodman in Friday Night Dinner, Alice Chenery in Love Soup, Debbie Aldridge in The Archers, Miss Bates in the 2009 BBC version of Emma, Beth Hardiment in the 2010 film version of Tamara Drewe, and Anne Trenchard in Belgravia. Tamsin Greig has appeared in a total of 86 acting credits throughout her career.
Career overview
Tamsin Greig is an English actress known for her versatility in both dramatic and comedic roles. She has appeared in various television shows, including sitcoms and comedy-drama series. One of her notable roles is Fran Katzenjammer in the Channel 4 sitcom Black Books. Greig has also played Dr Caroline Todd in the Channel 4 sitcom Green Wing and Beverly Lincoln in the British-American sitcom Episodes.
In addition to her work in television, Greig has appeared in film and radio productions. She played Beth Hardiment in the 2010 film version of Tamara Drewe. Greig has also had roles in BBC productions, including Love Soup and The Archers. In the 2009 BBC version of Jane Austen's Emma, she portrayed Miss Bates.
Greig's career has spanned multiple mediums and genres. She has demonstrated her range as an actress by taking on various roles in television, film, and radio. Her performances have been featured in a number of notable productions, showcasing her talent and versatility as a comedic and dramatic actress.
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- Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius (2025) as Self
- Riot Women (2025) as Holly
- Largo (2025) as Grace
- Legend Has It (2025) as Nisibi
- The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin (2024) as Helen Gwinear
- Sexy Beast (2024) as Cecilia Logan
- Bing & Friends: Birthday Celebration (2024) as Molly (voice)
- My Happy Ending (2023) as Nancy
- Suspect (2022) as Natasha Groves
- The Tiger Who Came to Tea (2022) as Mummy (voice)
- Amazon: How Do They Really Do It? (2022) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War (2022)
- National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet (2021) as Lady Capulet
- The Amazing Mr. Blunden (2021) as Mrs. Wickens
- Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years and a Lovely Bit of Squirrel (2021) as Self
- Love Monster (2020) as Narrator (voice)
- Belgravia (2020) as Anne Trenchard
- Alan Bennett's Talking Heads (2020) as Rosemary
- Being Bridget Jones (2020) as Self
- Days of the Bagnold Summer (2020) as Astrid
- Official Secrets (2019) as Elizabeth Wilmshurst
- To Provide All People (2018) as GP
- Revolting Rhymes (2017) as Grandma (voice)
- Diana and I (2017) as Mary McDonald
- National Theatre Live: Twelfth Night (2017) as Malvolia
- Top Gear: Extra Gear (2016) as Self
- Revolting Rhymes (2016) as Grandma
- Breaking the Bank (2016) as Penelope
- Behold the Monkey (2016) as Narrator
- Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King (2016) as Narrator (voice)
- The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015) as Lavinia Beach
- Wellington: The Iron Duke Unmasked (2015) as Narrator
- Bing (2014) as Molly (voice)
- Inside No. 9 (2014) as Sally
- Last Gasp (2014) as Sally
- Royal Cousins at War (2014) as Narrator
- The Comedy Vaults: BBC2's Hidden Treasure (2014) as Self - Narrator
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- The Guilty (2013) as DCI Maggie Brand
- Elementary (2012) as DCI Athelney Jones
- White Heat (2012) as Beth
- Magnificent Machines: The Golden Age of the British Sports Car (2012) as Narrator
- The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (2012) as Narrator
- Episodes (2011) as Beverly Lincoln
- Friday Night Dinner (2011) as Jackie Goodman
- Arthur Christmas (2011) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Cuckoo (2010) as Simon
- Going Postal (2010) as Miss Cripslock
- Tamara Drewe (2010) as Beth Hardiment
- Cats of Claw Hill (2010) as Narrator, Samantha
- Mental: A History of the Madhouse (2010) as Narrator
- Emma (2009) as Miss Bates
- The Diary of Anne Frank (2009) as Edith Hollander-Frank
- The Diary of Anne Frank (2009) as Margot Frank
- Prince John: The Windsors' Tragic Secret (2008) as Narrator (voice)
- Verity Lambert: Drama Queen (2008)
- Blackadder's Most Cunning Moments (2008) as Self
- Captain Eager and the Mark of Voth (2008) as Jenny
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Green Wing Special (2007) as Caroline Todd
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall (2006) as Dr. Caroline Todd
- Falling Apart (2006) as Jackie
- Doctor Who (2005)
- Doctor Who (2005) as Nurse
- Love Soup (2005) as Alice Chenery
- Shaun of the Dead (2004) as Maggie
- Green Wing (2004) as Caroline Todd
- When I'm Sixty-Four (2004) as Denny
- Ready When You Are, Mr McGill (2004) as Lianne
- The Lenny Henry Show (2004)
- Top Gear (2002) as Self
- Miranda (2002) as Receptionist
- Pure (2002) as Liaison Officer
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self - Guest
- Happiness (2001)
- Black Books (2000) as Fran
- People Like Us (1999) as Sarah
- The Great Egyptians (1998) as Cleopatra
- Jonathan Creek (1997) as Pam
- This Is the Sea (1997) as (voice)
- Blind Men (1997)
- Neverwhere (1996) as Lamia
- Wycliffe (1994) as Dr. Hinkley
- GMTV (1993) as Self
- Blue Heaven (1992) as Prof. Wiseman
- Natural World (1983) as Narrator
- Natural World (1983) as Narrator (voice)