
Michèle Winstanley
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 26, 1964 (age 62)
- Birthplace
- Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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.
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Filmography

Silent Witness
TV · as Barbara Apstead · 4 eps

I.D.
Movie · as Stef

Staggered
Movie · as Tina

A Touch of Frost
TV · as Nicky · 1 ep

Framed
TV · as WPC in Car Park · 1 ep

Between the Lines
TV · as Det Sgt Karen McPhail · 1 ep

Men Behaving Badly
TV · as Shy Girl · 1 ep

Birds of a Feather
TV · as Clerk · 1 ep
Morris Minor's Marvellous Motors
TV · as Joycelin · 1 ep

Funseekers
Movie · as Michelle

The Zip
Movie · as The nurse

Eurocops
TV · as Michelle · 1 ep

Walker
Movie · as Maid

Straight to Hell
Movie · as Louise

Inspector Morse
TV · as Fiona · 1 ep

Sid and Nancy
Movie · as Olive McBollocks

Casualty
TV · as Anita · 1 ep

EastEnders
TV · as Elaine · 1 ep

The Bill
TV · as Kim, Chrissie Draper, Janet Rogers · 1 ep

Fords on Water
Movie · as Anne

Party Party
Movie · as Christine

Remembrance
Movie · as Gail

Under the Skin
Movie · as Julie

The Comic Strip Presents...
TV · as Michelle · 1 ep

Shine on Harvey Moon
TV · as Janice · 8 eps

Judo Champ
Movie · as Jill

Only Fools and Horses
TV · as Karen · 3 eps

Going Out
TV · as Cathy Wickes · 6 eps
Coming Home
TV · as Veronica · 2 eps

Noah's Castle
TV · as Wendy · 7 eps

Minder
TV · as Sandra · 1 ep

Quiet as a Nun
Movie · as Blanche

Armchair Thriller
TV · as Blanche · 5 eps

Play for Today
TV · as Julie · 1 ep
Scene
TV · as Jill · 1 ep


