Louise Ford
British comedian and actress (born 1982 or 1983)
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Louise Ford (born 1982 or 1983)[1] is a British comedian and actress. She is known for her roles in comedy television, including the children's sketch series Horrible Histories (2015–2018). She played a leading role as Kate in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's sitcom Crashing (2016).
1982 or 1983 (age 43–44)[1]
Rowan Atkinson (2014–present)
Louise Ford | |
|---|---|
| Born | Louise Anna Ford 1982 or 1983 (age 43–44)[1] Bexley, Greater London, England |
| Occupations | Actress, comedian |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Partner(s) | James Acaster (2011–2013) Rowan Atkinson (2014–present) |
| Children | 1 |
Early life and education
Louise Ford graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2007.[2]
Career
Ford has appeared in comedy television, including children's sketch series Horrible Histories (2015–2018) and performed a leading role in Crashing (2016).[3][4]
She portrayed a fictionalised version of Catherine, Princess of Wales in The Windsors (2016–present).[5]
Ford has also performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Yasmine Akram (2011)[6] and with Cariad Lloyd (2014).[7]
Personal life
Ford was in a relationship with comedian James Acaster from 2011 to 2013. After working with actor Rowan Atkinson, then aged 58, on the play Quartermaine's Terms in 2013, Ford, then aged 31, left Acaster and began a relationship with Atkinson, leading to his separation from his wife in 2014 and finalising divorce in 2015.[8][9][10] She and Atkinson have a daughter, born in 2017.[11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Fast Girls | Jane | |
| 2016 | Denial | Press Conf. Reporter 3 | |
| 2021 | The Dinner Party | Amy | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Law & Order: UK | Sharon | Episode: "Care" |
| M.I. High | Katrina Houseman | Episode: "Family Tree" | |
| My Almost Famous Family | Verity | Episode: "Bittersweet Symphony" | |
| 2011 | Doc Martin | Mallory Wilson | Episode: "Ever After" |
| Misfits | Katie | Episode: "#3.2" | |
| 2011–2013 | Chickens | Gracie | 6 episodes |
| 2012 | Doubt on Loan | Mia | Television film |
| 2013 | It's Kevin | Various | 3 episodes |
| 2014 | Ludus | The Herculean (voice) | 6 episodes |
| In the Flesh | Nina | Episode: "#2.6" | |
| We Hate Paul Revere | Rachel Revere | Television film | |
| 2015 | Horrible Histories | Various / Saxon Lady | 4 episodes |
| Not Safe for Work | Doctor | Mini-series, Episode: "#1.4" | |
| 2015–2018 | Curious Under the Stars | Diane | 25 episodes |
| 2016 | Crashing | Kate | 6 episodes |
| 2016–2023 | The Windsors | Kate | 21 episodes |
| 2024 | Avoidance | Leila | 2 episodes |
