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Michèle Winstanley

Acting
Known For

61 Years Old

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.

Born

Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands on 26th January 1964

All Credits

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EastEnders
Elaine
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Minder
Sandra
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Birds of a Feather
Clerk
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Only Fools and Horses
Karen
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Michelle
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Shine on Harvey Moon
Janice
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Going Out
Cathy Wickes
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Sid and Nancy
Olive McBollocks
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Straight to Hell
Louise
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Walker
Maid
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I.D.
Stef
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Staggered
Tina
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Remembrance
Gail
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Fords on Water
Anne
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Under the Skin
Julie
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Party Party
Christine
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The Zip
The nurse
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Quiet as a Nun
Blanche
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Funseekers
Michelle
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Judo Champ
Jill