Victoria Coren Mitchell
Biography
Victoria Elizabeth Coren Mitchell is an English writer, presenter, and professional poker player also known as Victoria Coren. Born on August 18, 1972, in Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom, she has thirty known credits in acting on television and film. Coren Mitchell writes weekly columns for The Observer and The Guardian newspapers. Her broadcasting work includes hosting the BBC television quiz show Only Connect since 2008, presenting the BBC4 quiz show Only Connect, and hosting the Radio 4 comedy series Heresy. Additionally, she plays poker as a member of PokerStars Team Pro UK.
Career overview
Victoria Elizabeth Coren Mitchell is an English writer, presenter, and professional poker player who was born in Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom, on August 18, 1972. She is also known by the name Victoria Coren and holds 30 known credits in the acting category according to database records.
As a writer, Coren Mitchell writes weekly columns for The Observer and The Guardian newspapers. Her television and radio broadcasting work includes hosting the BBC television quiz show Only Connect, a role she has held since 2008, and presenting the Radio 4 comedy series Heresy. Additionally, she is a professional poker player who has competed as a member of PokerStars Team Pro UK.
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34 titles- Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction (2022) as Self
- The Magical World of Julia Donaldson (2020) as Self
- The Gruffalo and Me: The Remarkable Julia Donaldson (2020) as interviewed guest
- Royal Antiques Revived (2020) Presenter
- Hypothetical (2019) as Self
- The Big Narstie Show (2018) as Self
- Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier (2018) as Self
- Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool) (2016) as Self
- Taskmaster (2015) as Self
- How to Be Bohemian with Victoria Coren Mitchell (2015) as Presenter
- Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014) as Self
- Duck Quacks Don't Echo (2014)
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self - Contestant
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- Goodbye Television Centre (2013) as Self - Reporter
- The Great Sport Relief Bake Off (2012) as Self - Contestant
- Frank Skinner's Opinionated (2010)
- The Bubble (2010) as Self
- You Have Been Watching (2009) as Self
- Only Connect (2008) as Self - Host
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- Balderdash and Piffle (2006)
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self
- QI (2003) as Self
- Timeshift (2002)
- A Lump In My Throat (2001) Writer
- Room 101 (1994) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Hostess
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Presenter
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Panellist
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Victoria Coren Mitchell best known for?
Victoria Coren Mitchell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Taskmaster (2015), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013).
When and where was Victoria Coren Mitchell born?
Victoria Coren Mitchell was born on August 18, 1972 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Victoria Coren Mitchell have?
Victoria Coren Mitchell has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2022.
What is Victoria Coren Mitchell's background in cinema and television?
Victoria Elizabeth Coren Mitchell is an English writer, presenter, and professional poker player also known as Victoria Coren. Born on August 18, 1972, in Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom, she has thirty known credits in acting on television and film. Coren Mitchell writes weekly columns for The Observer an...