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Kerry Anna Godliman (born November 1973)[1] is an English comedian and actress best known for her roles in Derek,[2] Bad Move, and After Life.
Early life
Godliman was born in Perivale, West London,[3] and trained at Rose Bruford College in South London.[4]
Career
Television
In the first decade of the 2000s, Godliman appeared in a variety of television productions, including Spoons, Law of the Playground, Rush Hour, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, and Home Time. She played Hannah in Ricky Gervais's Channel 4 sitcom Derek, Belinda Dawes in Our Girl,[5] and Liz Carter in Carters Get Rich.
In 2017, Godliman landed the role of Nicky in the ITV sitcom Bad Move and in 2018, she played Peggy Aytean in the Channel 4 computer game series Rob Beckett's Playing for Time.[6] The same year, she won the seventh series of Dave's comedy game show Taskmaster, beating James Acaster, Jessica Knappett, Phil Wang, and Rhod Gilbert. Between 2017 and 2019, she made a number of appearances on the celebrity panel show Mock the Week.
In 2019, Godliman starred as Lisa in Ricky Gervais's black comedy series After Life.[7] She reprised her role in series two and three, in 2020 and 2022, respectively.[8] A year later, she played ex-MP Stella Maitland in the Channel 4 four-part drama series Adult Material. She portrayed the lead character of Pearl Nolan in the mystery series Whitstable Pearl.[9]
In 2022, Godliman appeared in the drama Trigger Point, as Sonya Reeves, a Data Analyst.[10][11]
Radio
Vorlage:BLP unsourced section Godliman has appeared on BBC Radio 4's At the Fringe. From the end of April 2013, she also had her own four-part series on Radio 4, Kerry's List. In August 2014, she made her first appearance on the long-running BBC Radio 4 quiz Just a Minute. In 2017, she starred alongside Stephanie Cole in an episode of John Finnemore's Double Acts on Radio 4 and (with Marcus Brigstocke) in The Wilsons Save the World.
She also starred as a guest on the satirical radio show The Now Show to reflect on International Women's Day on 10 March 2017, and took part in episodes 3 and 4 of I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, series 70, that were recorded in Woking. She has appeared on The News Quiz.
Stand-up comedy
Godliman has performed as a stand-up comedian throughout her career, including several appearances on Live at the Apollo, and she tours extensively in this capacity.Vorlage:Citation needed In January 2022, she performed her show Bosh at Blackheath Halls, London. In a review for The Guardian, writer Brian Logan praised the show, rating it 3/5 stars, and stating that the performance is filled with "vigour, charm and plenty [of] good gags".[12] Godliman's tour is expected to last several months across the UK.[13][14]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Spoons | Various characters | 6 episodes |
| 2006–08 | Law of the Playground | Herself | 13 episodes |
| 2007 | Rush Hour | Competitive Mum - Rock Dad's Wife | 6 episodes |
| 2009 | Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow | Herself | 1 episode |
| Home Time | Becky Hogg | 6 episodes | |
| 2010 | Miranda | Michelle | 1 episode |
| 2012–14 | Derek | Hannah | 14 episodes |
| 2013 | Him & Her | Lorraine | 1 episode |
| 2013–14 | Our Girl | Belinda Dawes | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | Carters Get Rich | Liz Carter | 6 episodes |
| 2017–18 | Bad Move | Nicky Rawlings | 13 episodes |
| 2018 | Bliss | Elise | 2 episodes |
| Rob Beckett's Playing for Time | Peggy Aytean | 4 episodes | |
| 2018–20 | Save Me | Teens | 10 episodes |
| 2018–21 | Taskmaster | Herself | 13 episodes |
| 2019 | Treadstone | Carol | 2 episodes |
| 2019–2022 | After Life | Lisa Johnson | 18 episodes |
| 2020 | Adult Material | Stella Maitland | 4 episodes |
| 2021 | Whitstable Pearl [9] | Pearl Nolan | 6 episodes |
| 2022 | Trigger Point | Sonya Reeves | 5 episodes |
References
External links
- ↑ Date of Birth. Companies House, abgerufen am 30. Juli 2021.
- ↑ Channel 4: Kerry Godliman interview for Derek. channel4.com, abgerufen am 29. März 2013.
- ↑ Vorlage:Cite episode
- ↑ Kerry Godliman, comedienne : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide. In: chortle.co.uk. 2015, abgerufen am 7. Januar 2015.
- ↑ Sarah Crompton: Our Girl, BBC One In: The Daily Telegraph. Abgerufen im 7 January 2015
- ↑ Rob Beckett's Playing for Time. In: IMDB. IMDB, 30. März 2018, abgerufen am 8. Juli 2018.
- ↑ Victoria Sanusi: After Life cast: who stars with Ricky Gervais in new Netflix series – and where else you've seen them. In: iNews. 8. März 2019, abgerufen am 8. April 2019.
- ↑ Patrick McLennan: 'After Life' star Kerry Godliman feels 'very, very flattered' to be cast by Ricky Gervais - The comedian met the creative powerhouse on the set of 'Extras' and feels excited to be part of his Netflix tragicomedy. In: What to Watch. 16. Januar 2022, abgerufen am 30. Januar 2022.
- ↑ a b 'After Life' Star Kerry Godliman to Headline Acorn TV Thriller 'Whitstable Pearl' from 'Marcella' Producer. In: deadline.com. 2. Oktober 2020, abgerufen am 18. Mai 2021.
- ↑ Kathryn Williams: After Life's Kerry Godliman: Trigger Point role, Ricky Gervais friendship and lengthy stand-up career. In: Wales Online. 30. Januar 2022, abgerufen am 30. Januar 2022.
- ↑ David Craig: Meet the cast of Trigger Point, ITV's new drama from Line of Duty producer. In: Radio Times. 24. Januar 2022, abgerufen am 30. Januar 2022.
- ↑ Brian Logan: Kerry Godliman review – relatable laughs that get the job done. In: The Guardian. 30. Januar 2022, abgerufen am 30. Januar 2022.
- ↑ https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/kerry-godliman
- ↑ Annabel Nugent: Kerry Godliman: 'A lot of panel shows are hosted by white straight guys – so you're outnumbered'. In: The Independent. 14. Januar 2022, abgerufen am 30. Januar 2022.