Michèle Winstanley

Michèle Winstanley

1964-01-26

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.

Also appears in

Sid and Nancy

Sid and Nancy

6.7

Walker

Walker

6.3

I.D.

I.D.

6.6

Straight to Hell

Straight to Hell

5.3

Remembrance

Remembrance

4.8

Staggered

Staggered

5.3

Party Party

Party Party

4.5

Fords on Water

Fords on Water

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Under the Skin

Under the Skin

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The Zip

The Zip

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Funseekers

Funseekers

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Judo Champ

Judo Champ

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