Known For
Acting
Born
Jan 26, 1964
Place of Birth
Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Credits
22 titles
Michèle Winstanley
Biography
British actress and playwright, known for her works with cult director Alex Cox, including 'Straight To Hell' and 'Sid and Nancy', and for playing Cathy in Phil Redmond's seminal teenage television series, 'Going Out'. Michèle Winstanley is also known for her role as Karen the barmaid at The Nags Head in 'Only Fools and Horses', as well as for playing Harry's mother in Safeways' long-running series of commercials, which follow the adventures of Harry, a thoughtful toddler, voiced by Martin Clunes OBE. In 2024, she had a regular role in the BBC series Silent Witness as a sign language interpreter, a role she also does in real life. As a playwright, Winstanley's works have been produced at Hampstead Theatre, Arcola Theatre and The Space Theatre.
Known For
Filmography
I.D.
Stef
Staggered
Tina
A Touch of Frost
Nicky
Framed
WPC in Car Park
Birds of a Feather
Clerk
The Zip
The nurse
Funseekers
Michelle
Walker
Maid
Straight to Hell
Louise
Sid and Nancy
Olive McBollocks
EastEnders
Elaine
Party Party
Christine
Fords on Water
Anne
The Comic Strip Presents...
Michelle
Remembrance
Gail
Under the Skin
Julie
Shine on Harvey Moon
Janice
Only Fools and Horses
Karen
Judo Champ
Jill
Going Out
Cathy Wickes
Minder
Sandra
Quiet as a Nun
Blanche