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Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman, the Oscar-winning actor. Stephen Smith charts her career from a school nativity play at the age of four to her latest role as Mrs Scrubbit in the film Wonka.

Olivia Colman, Oscar winning actress. Stephen Smith charts her career from an appearance at the age of 4 in a school nativity play, through to her current project as Mrs. Scrubbit in the new 'Wonka' film.

Olivia Colman first came to public attention as a comedy actress in 'That Mitchell and Webb Look' and then 'Peep Show' but she always felt she could do more. It was being cast in the British film 'Tyrannosaur' that brought her to the attention of Hollywood. Now she's on her way to National Treasure status with the likes of Dame Judi Dench and Dame Helen Mirren.

CONTRIBUTORS
Paterson Joseph, Actor, Producer, Writer. Screen Credits, Boat Story, Vigil
Paul Hands, Former Director of Drama, Gresham's School
Anna Smith, Film Critic, Broadcaster and host of 'Girls on Film' podcast
Catherine Shoard, Film Critic, The Guardian

PRODUCTION TEAM
Producers: Diane Richardson, Julie Ball
Editor: Bridget Harney
Sound: Neil Churchill
Production Co-ordinator: Maria Ogundele

CREDITS
Peep Show, Channel 4
Wonka, Warner Bros. Pictures
L'Orchestre Cinematique, Pure Imagination (Newley/Bricusse)
Oscars Award Ceremony 2019 - Best Actress Award
The Crown, Netflix , Writer: Peter Morgan
Life in Stages, Episode 1 Olivia Colman, National Theatre

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Sun 10 Dec 2023 17:40

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