Victoria Wood was an English comedian, writer, actor, musician and singer who attained famed in the 1970s, quickly becoming one of Britain's most-loved comedy stars through the 1980s and 90s. Born in Prestwich, Manchester, she is best remembered for the acclaimed TV series Victoria Wood As Seen On TV, dinnerladies, and multiple Christmas specials.
- Title
- Victoria Wood CBE
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- England
- Chortle Awards 2011 - Outstanding Contribution to Comedy: Winner
- BAFTA Television Awards 2011 - Best Single Drama: Nominee
- British Comedy Awards 2011 - Best Female TV Comic: Winner
- British Comedy Awards 2005 - Outstanding Achievement In Comedy: Winner
- BAFTA Television Awards 2005 - Special Award: Winner
- British Comedy Awards 2001 - Best Live Stand-Up Performer: Winner
- BAFTA Television Awards 2001 - Best Comedy: Nominee
- British Comedy Awards 2000 - Best TV Comedy Actress: Nominee
- BAFTA Television Awards 2000 - Best Sitcom: Nominee
- British Comedy Awards 2000 - Best Writing: Winner
- BAFTA Television Awards 1999 - Best Comedy: Nominee
- British Comedy Awards 1996 - Best Live Stand-Up Performer: Nominee
- BAFTA Television Awards 1995 - Best Actress: Nominee
- BAFTA Television Awards 1995 - Best Light Entertainment Performance: Nominee
- British Comedy Awards 1995 - Best Female TV Comic: Winner
- British Comedy Awards 1990 - Best Live Stand-Up Performer: Winner
- BAFTA Television Awards 1990 - Best Light Entertainment Performance: Nominee
- BAFTA Television Awards 1989 - Best Light Entertainment Performance: Winner
- BAFTA Television Awards 1987 - Best Light Entertainment Performance: Nominee
- BAFTA Television Awards 1986 - Best Light Entertainment Performance: Winner
- Born
- Tuesday 19th May 1953
- Died
- Wednesday 20th April 2016 (aged 62)
Awards
Known for
Credits
Non-comedy TV and film credits might be found here:
Victoria Wood on IMDb