British-born actress Joanne Whalley has had a remarkable career spanning decades, captivating audiences with her talent on both the big and small screens. One of her earliest notable roles was in the film Scandal, followed by her breakout performance in the fantasy epic Willow. Whalley's impressive work on British television earned her a BAFTA nomination for her portrayal of a character in the nuclear industry drama The Edge Of Darkness.
In 2005, she made a triumphant return to UK television with the BBC thriller Child of Mine, marking the beginning of a successful string of film and television roles. Her impressive repertoire includes the role of Queen Mary in the historical drama The Virgin Queen, as well as a starring performance in the tragic love drama Life Line.
Whalley's versatility as an actress is evident in her various film roles, including her memorable appearance as Lorelei in the comedy The Man Who Knew Too Little. She has also played a range of characters in films such as A Texas Funeral, The Guilty, and Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, in which she portrayed the iconic Jackie Kennedy.
In recent years, Whalley has continued to impress audiences with her performances in films like 44 Inch Chest, alongside Ray Winstone and Tom Wilkinson, and Francis Ford Coppola's Twixt. Her extensive television credits include appearances in Gossip Girl, The Borgias for Showtime, Jamaica Inn with Sean Harris, Wolf Hall for the BBC, and ITV's rendition of Beowulf.
Whalley has also starred as The Duchess of Burgundy in the Starz series The White Princess, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and accomplished actress. Her recent feature releases include Muse and the Untitled Apostle Paul project, directed by Andrew Hyatt.
