Michèle Winstanley
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.
Known For
Credits
- 1995 · I.D. as Stef
- 1994 · Staggered as Tina
- 1989 · Birds of a Feather as Clerk
- 1988 · The Zip as The nurse
- 1988 · Funseekers as Michelle
- 1987 · Walker as Maid
- 1987 · Straight to Hell as Louise
- 1986 · Sid and Nancy as Olive McBollocks
- 1985 · EastEnders as Elaine
- 1983 · Fords on Water as Anne
- 1983 · Party Party as Christine
- 1982 · The Comic Strip Presents... as Michelle
- 1982 · Remembrance as Gail
- 1982 · Under the Skin as Julie
- 1981 · Only Fools and Horses as Karen
- 1981 · Judo Champ as Jill
- 1981 · Going Out as Cathy Wickes
- 1979 · Minder as Sandra