Susannah Fielding is an accomplished English actress with a remarkable career spanning various stages and screens. Born in Havant, Hampshire, she grew up in a single-parent family and was fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend Christ's Hospital school in West Sussex, where she discovered her passion for acting.
Fielding's formal training took place at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama, from which she graduated early to pursue her dream of becoming a professional actress. Her early success came when she was cast in Tennessee Williams' 'The Rose Tattoo' alongside Zoe Wannamaker at the National Theatre, London. She then went on to play the role of Hero in 'Much Ado About Nothing' alongside Simon Russell-Beale and appeared in 'Philistines' with Ruth Wilson and Phil Davies, marking the beginning of her illustrious theatre career.
Fielding's success in theatre paved the way for her transition to television, where she has appeared in numerous hit UK comedy series. Some of her notable roles include Chloe, the long-suffering girlfriend of Rafe Spall in 'Pete Versus Life', and appearances in 'Catastrophe', 'Lovesick', and 'Black Mirror'. She also had a role in the critically acclaimed series 'Wallander' alongside Kenneth Branagh.
In addition to her television work, Fielding has also had a successful career in the United States. She played the role of Brooke, the love interest of Joel McHale, in the CBS series 'The Great Indoors', and starred alongside Stephen Fry in the same show. She then returned to the UK to play the role of Jennie Gresham in the highly acclaimed comedy series 'This Time with Alan Partridge', where she shone alongside Steve Coogan in the mock magazine show 'This Time'. Fielding has also appeared in leading roles in TV dramas 'Sticks and Stones' and 'Life', both written by award-winning writer Mike Bartlett.
