Actor

Joanna Lumley: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 59
on screen: 1969–2026
box office: $132M
nomination: 1
average score: 56

Born: May 1, 1946 (age 80)
Birthplace: Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, British India
Full name: Joanna Lamond Lumley
Citizenship: British
Occupations: Actress, author, activist, presenter, model, producer
Years active: 1967-present
Spouses: Jeremy Lloyd, Stephen Barlow
Children: 1

Biggest hits

The Best Joanna Lumley Movies

The films of Joanna Lumley that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016) leads with $39.2M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Joanna Lumley's Career in Numbers

Joanna Lumley's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Joanna Lumley works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Some Girls Do (1969) to Fool Me Once (2024), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Joanna Lumley Movies by Decade

1960s 1
1970s 5
1980s 4
1990s 13
2000s 5
2010s 8
2020s 5

The 1990s were Joanna Lumley's busiest decade, with 13 films.

Joanna Lumley Movies by Genre

Comedy 9
Drama 7
Mystery 4
Fantasy 4
Tv movie 4
Documentary 3
Family 2
Adventure 2
Sci-Fi 1
Romance 1

Comedy is the genre Joanna Lumley has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of drama (7).

Joanna Lumley Career Milestones

First film: Some Girls Do 1969
Biggest box office hit: Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie $39.2M worldwide
Best-rated film: Falling for Figaro Movie Echo Score 61
Newest film: Fool Me Once 2024

59 credits

Joanna Lumley Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Joanna Lumley is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 56. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Joanna Lumley Movies as an Actor

Joanna Lumley in Documentaries & Specials

1 nomination

Joanna Lumley: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

12th AACTA Awards
- Joanna Lumley: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Falling for Figaro

Biography

Who Is Joanna Lumley?

Joanna Lumley was born in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, British India in 1946 and is 80 years old. Credited on films since 1969, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Joanna Lumley or Dame Joanna Lamond Lumley (1st May 1946) is a renowned British actress, presenter, former model, author, television producer, and activist. She has an illustrious career spanning over five decades, during which she has bagged numerous prestigious awards, including two BAFTA TV Awards for her popular role as Patsy Stone in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. Lumley also earned a nomination for the 2011 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance in the Broadway revival of La Bête. Major honors include the Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards and the coveted BAFTA Fellowship award both in 2013 and 2017, respectively.

Alongside her countless acting credits in both television and film, Joanna is a bold advocate and human rights activist known for her work with Survival International and the Gurkha Justice Campaign. She also supports numerous charities and animal welfare groups, such as Compassion in World Farming and Vegetarians' International Voice for Animals. Lumley's contribution to drama, entertainment, and charity was recognized in 2022 when she was made a Dame (DBE). Joanna has a significant influence in the entertainment world and has one of the most recognized voices in the UK, contributing as a voice-over artist for numerous projects. With over 250 words and more than 10 sentences, her biography offers detailed and, fascinating insights into her career and personal life.

Works with

Who Joanna Lumley Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Joanna Lumley shares the most films with. Jennifer Saunders comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Julia Sawalha (5).

FAQ

Joanna Lumley: Questions & Answers

How many movies Joanna Lumley has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Joanna Lumley been in?

Joanna Lumley is credited on 59 films, from 1969 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Joanna Lumley's highest-grossing movie?

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016) is Joanna Lumley's biggest box office hit, with $39.2M worldwide, ahead of James and the Giant Peach (1996) ($28.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Joanna Lumley's movies have made $132M.

Joanna Lumley's biggest hits

What is the best Joanna Lumley movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Joanna Lumley's best-rated film is Falling for Figaro (2021) with a score of 61, followed by Finding Your Feet (2018) (60).

Best Joanna Lumley movies, ranked

Has Joanna Lumley won an Oscar?

Joanna Lumley has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Joanna Lumley has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Joanna Lumley?

Joanna Lumley is 80 years old, born on May 1, 1946 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, British India.

What is Joanna Lumley's newest movie?

The most recent film on Joanna Lumley's filmography is Twiggy (2026), in the role of Self.

Who does Joanna Lumley work with most often?

Joanna Lumley shares the most films with Jennifer Saunders (6 films), Julia Sawalha (5 films) and Keira Knightley (3 films).

The Best Joanna Lumley Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 59 credits.

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