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Michèle Winstanley

Michèle Winstanley

Birthday: 1964-01-26 | Place of Birth: Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1994
Staggered

as    Tina

1988
Funseekers

as    Michelle

1983
Fords on Water

as    Anne

1982
Under the Skin

as    Julie

1981
Going Out

as    Cathy Wickes

1978
Quiet as a Nun

as    Blanche