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Lily Allen
Actor, Additional CreditsBorn May 2, 1985 (39 years)
Lily Allen is a British singer, songwriter, author, actress, and businesswoman.
Her music career incorporates elements of electropop, R&B, ska, and reggae.
Throughout her long spanning music career, Allen has released fourth studio albums: 'It's Not Me, It's You' (2009), 'Sheezus' (2014) both records topped the UK Albums Charts and 'Alright, Still' (2006) and 'No Shame' (2018) which peaked at 2 and 8 on the United Kingdom, respectively. As well, she has topped the UK Singles Charts in three occasions, with the number #1 smash hits: 'Smile' (2006), 'The Fear' (2009), and Somewhere Only We Know (2014). She has received several recognitions for her music, including nominations for nine BRIT Awards (including one win for British Female Solo Artist in 2010), one Grammy Award nomination for Best Alternative Album (Alright, Still), three Ivor Novello Awards wins, one Mercury Prize nomination for Album Of The Year (No Shame), and twelve NME Awards (including three wins). As an actress, Allen made her debut on the big screen on 'How to Build a Girl' (2019), and in 2021, she made her West End debut in the new play '2:22 A Ghost Story', for which she received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress.
In 2018, Allen released her autobiographical book, 'My Thoughts Exactly' to positive reviews, and several extracts from the book generated considerable press coverage prior to release.
She currently stars on the Sky Atlantic original comedy series, 'Dreamland' (2023–)
Her music career incorporates elements of electropop, R&B, ska, and reggae.
Throughout her long spanning music career, Allen has released fourth studio albums: 'It's Not Me, It's You' (2009), 'Sheezus' (2014) both records topped the UK Albums Charts and 'Alright, Still' (2006) and 'No Shame' (2018) which peaked at 2 and 8 on the United Kingdom, respectively. As well, she has topped the UK Singles Charts in three occasions, with the number #1 smash hits: 'Smile' (2006), 'The Fear' (2009), and Somewhere Only We Know (2014). She has received several recognitions for her music, including nominations for nine BRIT Awards (including one win for British Female Solo Artist in 2010), one Grammy Award nomination for Best Alternative Album (Alright, Still), three Ivor Novello Awards wins, one Mercury Prize nomination for Album Of The Year (No Shame), and twelve NME Awards (including three wins). As an actress, Allen made her debut on the big screen on 'How to Build a Girl' (2019), and in 2021, she made her West End debut in the new play '2:22 A Ghost Story', for which she received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress.
In 2018, Allen released her autobiographical book, 'My Thoughts Exactly' to positive reviews, and several extracts from the book generated considerable press coverage prior to release.
She currently stars on the Sky Atlantic original comedy series, 'Dreamland' (2023–)
Filmography
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2018 | The Big Narstie Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | Je t'aime etc... (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | Articulate (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2014 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year · as Self |
| 2014 | Good Morning Britain (TV Series) · as Self - Shortlisted For Mercury Prize |
| 2014 | The Michael McIntyre Chat Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 2014 | 2014 EE British Academy Film Awards · as Self |
| 2013 | P!Nk Feat. Lily Allen: True Love · as Lily Allen |
| 2012 | The Last Leg (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | Sunday Brunch (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2011 | The Jonathan Ross Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | Lily Allen: From Riches to Rags (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | In Confidence (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | A League of Their Own (2010) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | Pop Profiles (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2009 | Live from Studio Five (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2009 | Welcome to the 80's (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2008 | The Sunday Night Project (TV Series) · as Self - Guest Host |
| 2008 | CQC: Custe o Que Custar (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2008 | Lily Allen and Friends (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 2007 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year · as Self - Contestant |
| 2007 | Most Daring (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | 2007 MTV Video Music Awards · as Self |
| 2007 | Concert for Diana · as Self |
| 2007 | |
| 2007 | Would I Lie to You? (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | Xposé (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2007 | |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | The Big Fat Quiz of the Year · as Self |
| 2006 | Beat the Raab (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | Russell Brand's got Issues (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | The ONE Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | Lily Allen: Smile · as Lily Allen |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | Big Fat Quiz (TV Series) · as Self - Contestant |
| 2004 | The Culture Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | Le grand journal de Canal+ (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | Strictly Come Dancing (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 2004 | Tavis Smiley (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | This Week (2003) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2001 | Richard & Judy (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2001 | Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2001 | Lorraine (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2001 | Saturday Kitchen (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1999 | Loose Women (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1998 | Susana Giménez (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1997 | The Dome (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | Never Mind the Buzzcocks (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1993 | Jools' Annual Hootenanny (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1993 | Those Who ... Football (TV Series) · as Self - Performer |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 1993 | Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 1993 | Taratata 100% Live (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1992 | Later... with Jools Holland (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1992 | Soccer AM (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1988 | This Morning (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 1985 | Neighbours (TV Series) · as Lily Allen |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live (TV Series) · as Self - Musical Guest |
| 1964 | Top of the Pops (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1952 | Today (TV Series) · as Self |