Anna Chancellor

Biography

Anna Theodora Chancellor, born on April 27, 1965, is a renowned English actress celebrated for her extensive work in television, film, and theater. She garnered critical acclaim with a BAFTA TV Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Lix Storm in the acclaimed series The Hour, which aired from 2011 to 2012. Chancellor's theatrical prowess has earned her two Olivier Award nominations: one in 1997 for her role in Stanley at the National Theatre and another in 2014 for her performance in Private Lives at the Gielgud Theatre. She has also received recognition at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival in 2007 and the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards in 2013.

Her television credits are impressive, featuring prominent roles in the ITV series Kavanagh QC (1995-1997) and Grantchester (2016), as well as notable appearances in BBC productions such as Pride and Prejudice (1995), Tipping the Velvet (2002), Spooks (2005-2007), Pramface (2012–2014), Ordeal by Innocence (2018), and Rain Dogs (2023). Additionally, she starred in Channel 5’s Suburban Shootout (2006–2007), Netflix's hit The Crown (2017), Epix's Pennyworth (2019–2021), and the BritBox series Hotel Portofino (2022).

Chancellor's filmography includes memorable performances in Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005), and How I Live Now (2013).