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Joanne Whalley

Bio: Joanne Whalley (born 25 August 1961) is an English actress who began her career in 1974. She has since amassed numerous credits, primarily on television, but also in nearly 30 feature films, including Dance with a Stranger (1985), Willow (1988), Scandal (1989), The Secret Rapture (1993) and Mother's Boys (1994)
Born: Fri, Aug 25 1961
Birthplace: Salford, Manchester, England, UK
Joanne Whalley is 63 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Tornado
Tornado
Joanne Whalley will be 63 in Tornado
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 2025
Poster of Willow: Behind the Magic
Willow: Behind the Magic
Joanne Whalley was 61 in Willow: Behind the Magic as 'Self - 'Sorsha''.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 25 2023
Poster of Love is Love is Love
Love is Love is Love
Joanne Whalley was 60 in Love is Love is Love as 'Lainie / Joanne (segments "Two for Dinner" and "Late Lunch")'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 07 2021
Poster of Hardcore Halbert
Hardcore Halbert
Joanne Whalley was 59 in Hardcore Halbert as 'Janet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 2021
Poster of Val
Val
Joanne Whalley was 59 in Val as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 2021
Poster of Resurrection
Resurrection
Joanne Whalley was 59 in Resurrection as 'Claudia'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 27 2021
Poster of The Bird Game
The Bird Game
Joanne Whalley was 58 in The Bird Game as 'Crow'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 2019
Poster of Paul, Apostle of Christ
Paul, Apostle of Christ
Joanne Whalley was 56 in Paul, Apostle of Christ as 'Priscilla'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 2018
Poster of Muse
Muse
Joanne Whalley was 56 in Muse as 'Jacqueline'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 2017
Poster of The Ark
The Ark
Joanne Whalley was 53 in The Ark as 'Emmy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 30 2015
Poster of The Challenger Disaster
The Challenger Disaster
Joanne Whalley was 51 in The Challenger Disaster as 'Gweneth Feynman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 18 2013
Poster of Twixt
Twixt
Joanne Whalley was 50 in Twixt as 'Denise'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 2011
Poster of Golf in the Kingdom
Golf in the Kingdom
Joanne Whalley was 49 in Golf in the Kingdom as 'Agatha McNaughton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 28 2011
Poster of 44 Inch Chest
44 Inch Chest
Joanne Whalley was 48 in 44 Inch Chest as 'Liz'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 2009
Poster of Diverted
Diverted
Joanne Whalley was 47 in Diverted as 'Marion Price'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 2009
Poster of Flood
Flood
Joanne Whalley was 45 in Flood as 'Patricia Nash'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2007
Poster of Life Line
Life Line
Joanne Whalley was 45 in Life Line as 'Katy Adair'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 24 2007
Poster of Played
Played
Joanne Whalley was 44 in Played as 'Maggie'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 2006
Poster of Child of Mine
Child of Mine
Joanne Whalley was 44 in Child of Mine as 'Tess Palmer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 2005
Poster of The Californians
The Californians
Joanne Whalley was 44 in The Californians as 'Luna'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2005
Poster of Before You Go
Before You Go
Joanne Whalley was 40 in Before You Go as 'Mary'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 2002
Poster of Virginia's Run
Virginia's Run
Joanne Whalley was 40 in Virginia's Run as 'Jessie Eastwood'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 2002
Poster of Breathtaking
Breathtaking
Joanne Whalley was 39 in Breathtaking as 'Caroline Henshaw'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 2000
Poster of Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
Joanne Whalley was 39 in Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis as 'Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 2000
Poster of The Guilty
The Guilty
Joanne Whalley was 38 in The Guilty as 'Natalie Crane'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 2000
Poster of Run the Wild Fields
Run the Wild Fields
Joanne Whalley was 38 in Run the Wild Fields as 'Ruby Miller'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 2000
Poster of A Texas Funeral
A Texas Funeral
Joanne Whalley was 37 in A Texas Funeral as 'Miranda'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of The Man Who Knew Too Little
The Man Who Knew Too Little
Joanne Whalley was 36 in The Man Who Knew Too Little as 'Lori'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1997
Poster of Trial by Jury
Trial by Jury
Joanne Whalley was 33 in Trial by Jury as 'Valerie Alston'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1994
Poster of A Good Man in Africa
A Good Man in Africa
Joanne Whalley was 32 in A Good Man in Africa as 'Celia Adekunle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 14 1994
Poster of Mother's Boys
Mother's Boys
Joanne Whalley was 32 in Mother's Boys as 'Colleen 'Callie' Harland'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of The Secret Rapture
The Secret Rapture
Joanne Whalley was 32 in The Secret Rapture as 'Katherine Coleridge'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Storyville
Storyville
Joanne Whalley was 31 in Storyville as 'Natalie Tate'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 1992
Poster of Shattered
Shattered
Joanne Whalley was 30 in Shattered as 'Jenny Scott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1991
Poster of The Big Man
The Big Man
Joanne Whalley was 29 in The Big Man as 'Beth Scoular'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 1990
Poster of Navy Seals
Navy Seals
Joanne Whalley was 28 in Navy Seals as 'Claire Varrens'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1990
Poster of A TV Dante
A TV Dante
Joanne Whalley was 28 in A TV Dante as 'Beatrice'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 1990
Poster of Kill Me Again
Kill Me Again
Joanne Whalley was 28 in Kill Me Again as 'Fay Forrester'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1989
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
Joanne Whalley was 27 in Scandal as 'Christine Keeler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1989
Poster of Bosses From Hell
Bosses From Hell
Joanne Whalley was 27 in Bosses From Hell
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Employees From Hell
Employees From Hell
Joanne Whalley was 27 in Employees From Hell
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of To Kill a Priest
To Kill a Priest
Joanne Whalley was 27 in To Kill a Priest as 'Anna'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1988
Poster of Willow
Willow
Joanne Whalley was 26 in Willow as 'Sorsha'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 1988
Poster of Willow: The Making of an Adventure
Willow: The Making of an Adventure
Joanne Whalley was 26 in Willow: The Making of an Adventure as 'Self - 'Sorsha''.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 26 1988
Poster of Will You Love Me Tomorrow
Will You Love Me Tomorrow
Joanne Whalley was 25 in Will You Love Me Tomorrow as 'Jackie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1987
Poster of Shoreleave
Shoreleave
Joanne Whalley was 25 in Shoreleave as 'Myra'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of The Good Father
The Good Father
Joanne Whalley was 24 in The Good Father as 'Mary Hall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1985
Poster of No Surrender
No Surrender
Joanne Whalley was 24 in No Surrender as 'Cheryl'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1985
Poster of Dance with a Stranger
Dance with a Stranger
Joanne Whalley was 23 in Dance with a Stranger as 'Christine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1985
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Joanne Whalley was 23 in A Christmas Carol as 'Fan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 09 1984
Poster of Pink Floyd: The Wall
Pink Floyd: The Wall
Joanne Whalley was 20 in Pink Floyd: The Wall as 'Groupie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1982
Poster of And Mum Came Too
And Mum Came Too
Joanne Whalley was 19 in And Mum Came Too as 'Evelyn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1980
Poster of Birth of The Beatles
Birth of The Beatles
Joanne Whalley was 18 in Birth of The Beatles as 'Schoolgirl (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1979
Poster of The One and Only Phyllis Dixey
The One and Only Phyllis Dixey
Joanne Whalley was 17 in The One and Only Phyllis Dixey as 'Doris'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1978
Poster of Gardel
Gardel
Joanne Whalley will be 63+ in Gardel
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Willow
Willow
Joanne Whalley was 61+ in Willow as 'Queen Sorsha'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 30 2022
Poster of Carnival Row
Carnival Row
Joanne Whalley was 58+ in Carnival Row as 'Leonora'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 29 2019
Poster of Tin Star
Tin Star
Joanne Whalley was 56+ in Tin Star as 'Mary James'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 2017
Poster of The White Princess
The White Princess
Joanne Whalley was 55+ in The White Princess as 'Margaret of York'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 16 2017
Poster of Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands
Joanne Whalley was 54+ in Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands as 'Rheda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 2016
Poster of Marvel's Daredevil
Marvel's Daredevil
Joanne Whalley was 53+ in Marvel's Daredevil as 'Sister Maggie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 2015
Poster of Wolf Hall
Wolf Hall
Joanne Whalley was 53+ in Wolf Hall as 'Katherine of Aragon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 2015
Poster of Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn
Joanne Whalley was 52+ in Jamaica Inn as 'Aunt Patience'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 21 2014
Poster of The Borgias
The Borgias
Joanne Whalley was 49+ in The Borgias as 'Vanozza Cattaneo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 03 2011
Poster of Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
Joanne Whalley was 46+ in Gossip Girl as 'Sophie Grimaldi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 2007
Poster of The Virgin Queen
The Virgin Queen
Joanne Whalley was 44+ in The Virgin Queen as 'Queen Mary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 22 2006
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Joanne Whalley was 44+ in Criminal Minds as 'Karen Donovan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Justice League Unlimited
Justice League Unlimited
Joanne Whalley was 42+ in Justice League Unlimited as 'Emerald Empress (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 31 2004
Poster of 40
40
Joanne Whalley was 41+ in 40 as 'Jess'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 08 2003
Poster of Scarlett
Scarlett
Joanne Whalley was 33+ in Scarlett as 'Scarlett O'Hara'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 13 1994
Poster of The Singing Detective
The Singing Detective
Joanne Whalley was 25+ in The Singing Detective as 'Nurse Mills'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1986
Poster of Edge of Darkness
Edge of Darkness
Joanne Whalley was 24+ in Edge of Darkness as 'Emma Craven'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 04 1985
Poster of Reilly: Ace of Spies
Reilly: Ace of Spies
Joanne Whalley was 22+ in Reilly: Ace of Spies as 'Ulla'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1983
Poster of A Kind of Loving
A Kind of Loving
Joanne Whalley was 20+ in A Kind of Loving
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 04 1982
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Joanne Whalley was 20+ in Bergerac as 'Christine Bolton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Joanne Whalley was 11+ in Crown Court as 'Linda Mason'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972