Alison Steadman: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 64
- on screen
- 1973–2025
- box office
- $184M
- average score
- 71
- Born
- August 26, 1946 (age 80)
- Birthplace
- Liverpool, England
- Citizenship
- British
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1968-present
- Spouses
- Mike Leigh
- Children
- 2
The Best Alison Steadman Movies
The highest-rated films Alison Steadman is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Gavin & Stacey: The Finale (2024) scores highest, at 89. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 89 Gavin & Stacey: The Finale 2024 · Pam Shipman -
Movie Echo Score: Score 84 Better Man 2024 · Betty -
Movie Echo Score: Score 77 Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse 2020 · Dora -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse 2020 · Dora -
Movie Echo Score: Score 72 Stitch Head 2025 · Animation -
Movie Echo Score: Score 66 Stitch Head 2025 · Animation
Alison Steadman's Career in Numbers
Alison Steadman's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Alison Steadman works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Hard Labour (1973) to Stitch Head (2025), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Alison Steadman Movies by Decade
- 1970s 5
- 1980s 15
- 1990s 9
- 2000s 11
- 2010s 7
- 2020s 10
The 1980s were Alison Steadman's busiest decade, with 15 films.
Alison Steadman Movies by Genre
- Drama 15
- Comedy 12
- Tv movie 7
- Animation 4
- Family 4
- Thriller 3
- Documentary 2
- Horror 2
- Crime 2
- Romance 2
Drama is the genre Alison Steadman has worked in most, with 15 films, ahead of comedy (12).
Alison Steadman Career Milestones
- First film
- Hard Labour 1973
- Biggest box office hit
- The King's Man $126M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Gavin & Stacey: The Finale Movie Echo Score 89
- Newest film
- Stitch Head 2025
Alison Steadman Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Alison Steadman is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 71. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Alison Steadman Movies as an Actor
57- 2025
Stitch Head Animation Worldwide box office: $8.09M Movie Echo Score: 72 - 2025
Stitch Head Animation Worldwide box office: $8.09M Movie Echo Score: 66 - 2024
Better Man as Betty · Biography Worldwide box office: $22.5M Movie Echo Score: 84 - 2024
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale as Pam Shipman · Tv movie Movie Echo Score: 89 - 2021
The King's Man Action Worldwide box office: $126M Movie Echo Score: 51 - 2021
23 Walks as Fern · Drama Worldwide box office: $497K Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2020
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse as Dora · Family Movie Echo Score: 77 - 2020
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse as Dora · Family Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2020
We Love Gavin and Stacey Documentary - 2020
Life as Gail Reynolds · Drama - 2019
Gavin & Stacey: A Special Christmas as Pam Shipman · Comedy - 2018
Care as Mary · Tv movie - 2018
Butterfly as Barbara · Drama - 2017
Yours Faithfully, Edna Welthorpe (Mrs) Animation - 2015
Burn Burn Burn as Diana · Comedy Worldwide box office: $28.1K - 2015
Peterman as Auntie Jean · Thriller - 2011
French Exchange as Mrs. Phillips - 2008
Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special 2008 as Pam Shipman · Tv movie - 2007
The Dinner Party as Juliet · Tv movie - 2007
Fanny Hill as Mrs. Brown · Drama - 2006
Loony in the Woods as Crazy Butcher · Horror - 2004
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers as Casting Agent · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.79M - 2002
D.I.Y. Hard as Woman · Crime - 2002
Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale as Mrs. Meisling · Family - 2001
Ivor the Invisible as Auntie Barbara (voice) · Comedy - 2001
Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember - The Movie as Mayoress Bunty Ferguson (voice) · Family - 2001
Happy Now as Bronwyn Race · Thriller - 2001
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years as Pauline Mole · Comedy - 1997
The Ugly Duckling as The Hen (voice) · Animation - 1997
The Missing Postman as Christine Peacock · Comedy - 1996
Cold Lazarus as Mrs. Haynes · Drama - 1995
Gotta Get Out as Maggie · Horror - 1995
Pride and Prejudice as Mrs. Bennet · Drama - 1994
Do You Remember the First Time? Documentary - 1994
The Wimbledon Poisoner as Elinor Farr · Comedy - 1992
Blame It on the Bellboy as Rosemary Horton · Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.1M - 1991
Life Is Sweet Drama Worldwide box office: $1.52M - 1989
Shirley Valentine Drama Worldwide box office: $6.06M - 1989
Wilt as Eva · Crime - 1989
Monster Maker as Perriwinkle · Fantasy - 1989
7 Deadly Sins: Stage Acting as Janista Maine · Comedy - 1988
Stormy Monday as Mayor · Thriller Worldwide box office: $1.79M - 1987
The Short & Curlies as Betty · Tv movie - 1986
Clockwise as Gwenda Stimpson · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.48M - 1986
The Singing Detective as Mrs. Marlow · Drama - 1985
Coming Through as Kate · Drama - 1984
Number One as Doreen · Drama - 1984
A Private Function as Mrs. Allardyce · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.53M - 1984
Champions as Mary Hussey · Romance Worldwide box office: $200K - 1983
Tartuffe, or The Imposter as Elmire · Comedy - 1982
P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang as Miss Land · Romance - 1981
The Muscle Market as Susan · Tv movie - 1977
Abigail’s Party as Beverley · Drama - 1977
Our Flesh and Blood as Jan Blincoe · Tv movie - 1976
Nuts in May as Candice Marie · Comedy - 1974
Girl as Jackie · Drama - 1973
Hard Labour as Veronica Thornley · Drama
Alison Steadman in Documentaries & Specials
7- 2025
Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell as Self · Documentary - 2024
Gavin & Stacey: The Making of the Finale as Self - 2014
The One and Only Mike Leigh as Self · Documentary - 2010
Fry and Laurie Reunited as Self - Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2007
All About ‘Abigail’s Party’ as Self · Documentary - 2007
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas as Self · Documentary - 1982
Mike Leigh: Making Plays as Self · Documentary
Who Is Alison Steadman?
Alison Steadman was born in Liverpool, England in 1946 and is 80 years old. Credited on films since 1973, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Alison Steadman is a renowned English actress whose career spans over five decades, marked by versatile stage, film, and television work. Born on 26 August 1946 in Liverpool, she honed her craft at the East 15 Acting School where she met future collaborator Mike Leigh, a partnership that would define much of her early television success. Steadman made her professional debut in regional repertory theatre in 1968, quickly gaining critical attention for her creation of Beverly in Leigh’s seminal Abigail’s Party and earning the 1977 Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress. Her Broadway‑caliber stage presence was later recognised with a 1993 Olivier Award for her role as Mari in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, showcasing her ability to convey deep emotional nuance while maintaining a sharp comic timing.
Beyond the stage, Steadman’s filmography includes standout performances in Leigh’s Life Is Sweet (1990), for which she received the National Society of Film Critics Award, as well as memorable roles in Clockwise, Shirley Valentine, and the recent comedy Better Man (2024). On television she became a household name through beloved series such as Gavin & Stacey, Fat Friends, and the classic adaptation of Pride and Prejudice where she played the indomitable Mrs. Bennet. Her pioneering spirit is evident from sharing Britain’s first televised lesbian kiss in 1974, highlighting her willingness to challenge social norms. A committed bird‑watcher and wildlife ambassador, Steadman continues to blend artistic passion with personal advocacy, remaining an influential figure in British cultural life.
Who Alison Steadman Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Alison Steadman shares the most films with. Rob Brydon comes first, with 10 films together, followed by Mike Leigh (8).
Alison Steadman: Questions & Answers
How many movies Alison Steadman has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Alison Steadman been in?
Alison Steadman is credited on 64 films, from 1973 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Alison Steadman's highest-grossing movie?
The King's Man (2021) is Alison Steadman's biggest box office hit, with $126M worldwide, ahead of Better Man (2024) ($22.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Alison Steadman's movies have made $184M.
Alison Steadman's biggest hits What is the best Alison Steadman movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Alison Steadman's best-rated film is Gavin & Stacey: The Finale (2024) with a score of 89, followed by Better Man (2024) (84).
Best Alison Steadman movies, ranked How old is Alison Steadman?
Alison Steadman is 80 years old, born on August 26, 1946 in Liverpool, England.
What is Alison Steadman's newest movie?
The most recent film on Alison Steadman's filmography is Stitch Head (2025).
Who does Alison Steadman work with most often?
Alison Steadman shares the most films with Rob Brydon (10 films), Mike Leigh (8 films) and Robert Wilfort (6 films).
The Best Alison Steadman Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 64 credits.
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