Michèle Winstanley
Actor
January 26, 1964 (62 years)
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.
Filmography
| 2006 | The Kindness of Strangers · as Policewoman |
| 1996 | Silent Witness · as Barbara Apstead |
| 1995 | I.D. · as Stef |
| 1994 | Staggered · as Tina |
| 1992 | A Touch of Frost · as NickyOn Plex |
| 1992 | Framed · as Wpc In Car Park |
| 1992 | Between the Lines · as Det. Sgt. Karen Mcphail |
| 1992 | Men Behaving Badly · as Shy GirlOn Plex |
| 1989 | Birds Of A Feather · as Clerk |
| 1988 | Eurocops · as Michelle |
| 1987 | Walker · as Maid |
| 1987 | Straight to Hell · as Louise |
| 1987 | Inspector Morse · as Fiona |
| 1986 | Casualty · as Anita |
| 1986 | Sid and Nancy · as Olive Mcbollocks |
| 1985 | EastEnders · as Elaine |
| 1984 | The Bill · as Chrissie Draper |
| 1983 | Party Party · as Christine |
| 1983 | Fords on Water · as Anne |
| 1982 | The Comic Strip Presents... · as Michelle |
| 1982 | Remembrance · as Gail |
| 1982 | Shine on Harvey Moon · as Janice |
| 1981 | Going Out · as Cathy Wickes |
| 1981 | Only Fools and Horses · as Karen |
| 1979 | Minder · as Sandra |
| 1978 | Armchair Thriller · as Blanche |
| 1970 | Play for Today · as Julie |