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Mini Biography
Born: 9 March 1978, Hounslow, London, England.Â
Katherine Parkinson developed an early interest in the performing arts and attended The Tiffin Girls’ School in Kingston upon Thames before studying Classics at St Hilda’s College, Oxford.
After graduating from Oxford, Parkinson enrolled at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), and met her future husband, actor Harry Peacock. Her professional acting career began in 2002 when she appeared in the play “The Age of Consent” at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Parkinson’s breakthrough role came in 2007 when she was cast as Jen Barber in the Channel 4 comedy series “The IT Crowd.” The show, which ran for four seasons, earned her widespread recognition and critical acclaim, including two British Comedy Award wins for Best TV Actress. Her performance as Jen, a well-meaning but socially awkward IT worker, showcased her comedic timing and ability to deliver sharp and witty dialogue.
In addition to her work in television, Parkinson has also established herself as a successful stage actress. She has appeared in numerous productions, including “The Seagull” (2007), “Cock” (2009), and “Home, I’m Darling” (2018), for which she received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play.
Katherine Parkinson’s personal life has also been in the spotlight. She married Harry Peacock in 2009, and the couple have two daughters, Dora and Gwendolyn. Katherine Parkinson is known for her down-to-earth personality and her commitment to charity work. She is a patron of the charity The Felix Project, which provides meals to homeless people in London.
Suggested viewing
The IT Crowd (2006)
Bftv 9.5 / IMDb 8.5
In the heart of Reynholm Industries, a clueless yet stylish supervisor named Jen manages the IT department, staffed by socially awkward but tech-savvy duo Moss and Roy. Their subterranean cubicle serves as a refuge from the corporate world’s superficiality, where they tackle tech woes and face their own personal struggles, all while maintaining a dry, sarcastic sense of humour.
Top cast: Chris O’Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson, Matt Berry, Noel Fielding, Chris Morris, Graham Linehan and Adam Buxton.
Humans (2015)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.9 In a not-too-distant future, highly sophisticated androids known as Synths have become commonplace companions and workers. When the Hawkins family acquires a Synth named Anita, they soon discover that she harbours a hidden consciousness and longing for autonomy. As Anita’s capabilities and emotions develop, she begins to question her place in a world that struggles to accept her humanity. Top cast: Gemma Chan, Katherine Parkinson, Colin Morgan, Tom Goodman-Hill, Emily Berrington, Ivanno Jeremiah, Ruth Bradley, Danny Webb, William Hurt, Holly Earl, Pixie Davies, Theo Stevenson. |
The Kennedys (2015)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.2 Through the lens of youngest son Sam’s camcorder, we witness the Jessop family’s hilarious and chaotic journey through the ups and downs of everyday life. From career changes to strained marriages, health transformations to canine kidnappings, the Jessops face each challenge with their signature blend of absurdity, resilience, and self-deprecating humour. Top cast: Lucy Hutchinson, Katherine Parkinson, Daniel Renton Skinner, Emma Pierson, Harry Peacock, Trixiebell Harrowell, Shola Adewusi, Eliana Sparrow, Casper Allpress, Clive Rowe, Callum Biggs. |
Here We Go (2022)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.1
Through the lens of youngest son Sam’s camcorder, we witness the Jessop family’s hilarious and chaotic journey through the ups and downs of everyday life. From career changes to strained marriages, health transformations to canine kidnappings, the Jessops face each challenge with their signature blend of absurdity, resilience, and self-deprecating humour. Amidst the chaos, they find moments of unexpected joy and connection, proving that even in the face of adversity, laughter can prevail.
Top cast: Jim Howick, Katherine Parkinson, Alison Steadman, Tom Basden, Jude Collie, Freya Parks, Tori Allen-Martin, Mica Rickettsia, Ed Kear.
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