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Last updated on the 27 May 2025 by Evandrus
Mini Biography
Born: 27 April 1976, Dulwich, London, England.
Sally Hawkins was born into a creative family, with her father being a renowned playwright and her mother working as a children’s book author and illustrator.
After completing her primary education, Hawkins enrolled at the James Allen’s Girls’ School, where she further developed her acting skills and participated in various school productions.
Her breakthrough came in 2005 when she starred in Mike Leigh’s critically acclaimed film, “Happy-Go-Lucky.” In this role, Hawkins portrayed Poppy, a free-spirited and optimistic schoolteacher, earning her widespread recognition and numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
Suggested viewing
Made In Dagenham (2010)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.1
“Made in Dagenham” is based on a true story set in 1968, following the female workers at the Ford Dagenham car plant in the UK. These brave women rise up against gender discrimination, fighting for equal pay and sparking a revolution that reverberates across the country, empowering women everywhere.
Top cast: Sally Hawkins, Bob Hoskins, Miranda Richardson, Geraldine James, Rosamund Pike, Andrea Risborough, Daniel Mays, Jaime Winstone, Kenneth Cranham.
Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.0
“Happy-Go-Lucky” is a film that follows the life of Poppy, an eternally optimistic schoolteacher in London. With her infectious positivity, she breezes through everyday challenges, encounters quirky characters and confronts personal struggles. The film explores the power of optimism and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Top cast: Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan, Alexis Zegerman, Sylvestra Le Touzel, Stanley Townshend, Kate O’Flynn, Caroline Martin, Oliver Maltman, Sarah Niles.
The Lost King (2022)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 6.7
Amateur historian Philippa Langley’s remarkable discovery of what she believes to be the burial site of King Richard III becomes a catalyst for re-evaluating the legacy of this controversial ruler. In a battle against Britain’s top historians, Langley’s findings challenge established beliefs and rewrite history.
Top cast: Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan, Harry Lloyd, Mark Addy, James Fleet, Lee Ingleby, Adam Robbie, Benjamin Scanlan, Amanda Abington.
Fingersmith (2005)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.8
“Fingersmith” tells the tale of Sue, a clever thief raised in the slums of Victorian London. She is recruited by a conman to help him swindle a wealthy heiress named Maud. However, unexpected twists and betrayals challenge their plans, leading to a thrilling exploration of love, deception and personal redemption.
Top cast: Sally Hawkins, Elaine Cassidy, Rupert Evans, Charles Dance, Imelda Staunton, Polly Hemingway, David Troughton, Sarah Badel, Bronson Webb.
Similar to
Paddington (2014)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.3
In “Paddington”, a young Peruvian bear named Paddington travels to London in search of a new home. Taken in by the kind Brown family, Paddington faces various mishaps while trying to adapt to city life. With his charm and love for marmalade sandwiches, Paddington teaches the importance of acceptance and family.
Top cast: Ben Wishaw, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Bonneville, Samuel Joslin, Madeleine Harris, Julie Walters, Nicole Kidman, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi.
