Michèle Winstanley
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.
Filmography
I.D.
as Stef
I.D.
as Stef
Staggered
as Tina
Staggered
as Tina
The Zip
as The nurse
The Zip
as The nurse
Funseekers
as Michelle
Funseekers
as Michelle
Walker
as Maid
Walker
as Maid
Straight to Hell
as Louise
Straight to Hell
as Louise
Sid and Nancy
as Olive McBollocks
Sid and Nancy
as Olive McBollocks
Fords on Water
as Anne
Fords on Water
as Anne
Party Party
as Christine
Party Party
as Christine
Remembrance
as Gail
Remembrance
as Gail
Under the Skin
as Julie
Under the Skin
as Julie
Judo Champ
as Jill
Judo Champ
as Jill
Quiet as a Nun
as Blanche
Quiet as a Nun
as Blanche