Sarah Alexander
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Sarah Smith (born 3 January 1971), known professionally as Sarah Alexander, is an English actress. She has appeared in British series including Armstrong and Miller, Smack the Pony, Coupling, The Worst Week of My Life, Green Wing, Marley's Ghosts and Jonathan Creek.
Infobox
Born
Sarah Smith (1971-01-03) 3 January 1971 (age 54)Hammersmith, West London, England
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1989–present
Spouse
Peter Serafinowicz
Children
2
Tables
· Filmography › Film
2005
Harry
Role(s)
Kay
Notes
Short film
2011
Faculty
Role(s)
Ellie Anderson
Notes
TV film
2015
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
Role(s)
Gilda Perry
2022
The Silent Canary
Role(s)
Jane
Notes
Short film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1993 | Pretty Princess | Ursula | Original title: Piccolo Grande Amore |
| 1994 | Seaview Knights | Jackie | |
| 1999 | The New Adventures of Pinocchio | Felinet | Direct-to-Video |
| 2000 | Summer in the Suburbs | Maisie | TV film |
| Going Off Big Time | Stacey Bannerman | ||
| 2001 | Bridget Jones's Diary | Daniel Cleaver's Lover | Uncredited |
| 2004 | Perfect Strangers | Alix Mason | TV film |
| 2005 | Harry | Kay | Short film |
| 2007 | I Could Never Be Your Woman | Jeannie | |
| Stardust | Empusa | ||
| 2011 | Faculty | Ellie Anderson | TV film |
| 2015 | We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story | Gilda Perry | |
| 2020 | Sassy Justice | Julie Andrews | Video short |
| 2022 | The Silent Canary | Jane | Short film |
· Filmography › Television
1992
Natural Lies
Role(s)
Anne-Marie
Notes
1 episode
1993
You, Me and It
Role(s)
Emma
Notes
1 episode
1994
1997
1997-1998
Role(s)
Alas Smith and Jones
Notes
Various roles
1999
1999-2003
Role(s)
Smack the Pony
Notes
Various roles
2000
2000-2004
Role(s)
Coupling
Notes
Susan Walker
2003
2004-2006
Role(s)
Green Wing
Notes
Dr. Angela Hunter
2004-2007
Role(s)
The Worst Week of My Life
Notes
Mel Cook
2011
The Gobetweenies
Role(s)
Mimi
Notes
Recurring role, 4 episodes
2012
2013-2016
Role(s)
Jonathan Creek
Notes
Polly Creek
2015
2015-2016
Role(s)
Marley's Ghosts
Notes
Marley Wise
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1992 | The Bill | Lesley Anderson | Episode: "Exit" |
| Kappatoo | Melanie | Series regular, 7 episodes | |
| Natural Lies | Anne-Marie | 1 episode | |
| Covington Cross | Third Girl | Episode: "The Hero" | |
| 1993 | Lovejoy | Muriel | Episode: "Second Fiddle" |
| You, Me and It | Emma | 1 episode | |
| Chris Cross | Sam | Episode: "Turf Wars" | |
| 1994 | Anna Lee | Mary Vincent | Episode: "The Cook's Tale" |
| The Bill | Madeline Dexter | Episode: "Wild Justice" | |
| Drop the Dead Donkey | Nicky | Episode: "Damien and the Weather Girl" | |
| 1997 | Red Dwarf | Queen | Episode: "Stoke Me a Clipper" |
| 1997-1998 | Alas Smith and Jones | Various roles | Recurring role, 12 episodes |
| 1998 | Noel's House Party | Girl at the Window | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
| 1999 | Tilly Trotter | Lady Agnes Myton | Miniseries, 2 episodes |
| People Like Us | Madeline Goddard | Episode: "The Estate Agent" | |
| 1999-2003 | Smack the Pony | Various roles | Series regular, 23 episodes |
| 2000 | The Strangerers | Rina | Series regular, 9 episodes |
| Midsomer Murders | Fliss Inkpen-Thomas | Episode: "Garden of Death" | |
| 2000-2004 | Coupling | Susan Walker | Series regular, 28 episodes |
| 2001 | Armstrong and Miller | Various roles | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
| Dr. Terrible's House of Horrible | Beatrice Crown | Episode: "Voodoo Feet of Death" | |
| 2002 | Look Around You | Scientist | 2 episodes |
| 2003 | Comic Relief 2003: The Big Hair Do | 'Lovely' Liza Goddard | TV special |
| 2004-2006 | Green Wing | Dr. Angela Hunter | Series regular, 13 episodes |
| 2004-2007 | The Worst Week of My Life | Mel Cook | Series regular, 17 episodes |
| 2005 | Look Around You | Ros Lamb | Episode: "Sport" |
| 2006 | Teachers. | Alice Fletcher | Series regular, 6 episodes |
| 2007 | The Peter Serafinowicz Show | Various roles | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | Mutual Friends | Liz | Series regular, 6 episodes |
| 2009 | All the Small Things | Layla | Series regular, 6 episodes |
| 2010 | Agatha Christie's Marple | Lydia Harsnet | Episode: "The Pale Horse" |
| 2011 | The Jury | Theresa Vestry | Series regular, 5 episodes |
| The Gobetweenies | Mimi | Recurring role, 4 episodes | |
| 2012 | Me and Mrs Jones | Gemma Jones | Series regular, 6 episodes |
| 2013-2016 | Jonathan Creek | Polly Creek | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
| 2015 | Undercover | Zoe | Series regular, 6 episodes |
| 2015-2016 | Marley's Ghosts | Marley Wise | Series regular, 9 episodes |
| 2016 | Drunk History | Elizabeth I | Episode: "Battle of Trafalgar/The Virgin Queen" |
| 2019 | Pennyworth | Undine Thwaite | Series regular, 6 episodes |
| 2024 | Father Brown | Harriet Sykes | Episode: "The Last Supper" |
| 2025 | Art Detectives | Rosa Conaghan | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
References
- www.npg.org.ukhttps://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp61034/sarah-alexander
- The Independenthttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/modern-mrs-robinson-passion-laughs-8280953.html
- Orange County Registerhttps://www.ocregister.com/2012/01/03/jan-3-celebrity-birthdays-2/
- The Independenthttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/sarah-alexander-blonde-ambition-325859.html
- www.bbc.co.ukhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2004/06_june/16/coupling_alexander.shtml
- The Independenthttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/sarah-alexander-blonde-ambition-514575.html
- How We Met: Sarah Alexander & Ben Miller The Independent on Sunday, 7 March 2004http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4159/is_20040307/ai_n12751087
- The Worst Christmas Of My Life – a Christmas to remember for all the wrong reasons BBC Press Office. 6 December 2006https://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2006/12_december/06/worst_alexander.shtml
- Mutual Friends Press Pack BBC Press Office. 13 August 2008https://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/08_august/13/mutualfriends8.shtml
- "All-singing new drama series announced for BBC One"https://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/09_september/03/choir.shtml
- "Me and Mrs Jones"https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00wzj1c
- "'Pennyworth' Season 1, Episode 6 'Cilla Black' Review: Sorcery"https://tvmoviefix.com/pennyworth-season-1-episode-6-cilla-black-recap-review-spoilers/
- Daily Mirrorhttps://www.thefreelibrary.com/TV+Sarah%2C29%2C+dumps+lover+Gerald%2C72%2C+for+Peter%2C29%3B+NEW+MAN+FOR...-a090146478
- The Independenthttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/my-secret-life-peter-serafinowicz-actor-and-comedian-age-36-912006.html