Lily Allen
Born: 1985-05-02 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK
Known For: Acting
Biography
Lily Allen is a British singer, songwriter, author, actress, and businesswoman. Her music career incorporates elements of electropop, R&B, ska, and reggae. Throughout her long spanning music career, Allen has released fourth studio albums: 'It's Not Me, It's You' (2009), 'Sheezus' (2014) both records topped the UK Albums Charts and 'Alright, Still' (2006) and 'No Shame' (2018) which peaked at 2 and 8 on the United Kingdom, respectively. As well, she has topped the UK Singles Charts in three occasions, with the number #1 smash hits: 'Smile' (2006), 'The Fear' (2009), and Somewhere Only We Know (2014). She has received several recognitions for her music, including nominations for nine BRIT Awards (including one win for British Female Solo Artist in 2010), one Grammy Award nomination for Best Alternative Album (Alright, Still), three Ivor Novello Awards wins, one Mercury Prize nomination for Album Of The Year (No Shame), and twelve NME Awards (including three wins). As an actress, Allen made her debut on the big screen on 'How to Build a Girl' (2019), and in 2021, she made her West End debut in the new play '2:22 A Ghost Story', for which she received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress. In 2018, Allen released her autobiographical book, 'My Thoughts Exactly' to positive reviews, and several extracts from the book generated considerable press coverage prior to release. She currently stars on the Sky Atlantic original comedy series, 'Dreamland' (2023–)
Filmography
2026
- Virginia Woolf's Night & Day as Mary Datchet
2025
- Insider ... (Original Music Composer)
2023
- Dreamland as Mel
2021
- CBS Mornings as Self
2020
- How to Build a Girl as Elizabeth Taylor
2018
- The Big Narstie Show as Self
2014
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Self
- The Michael McIntyre Chat Show as Self - Guest
2013
2012
- P!NK: VH1 Storytellers as Herself
2011
- The Jonathan Ross Show as Self
- Lily Allen: From Riches to Rags as Self
2010
- A League of Their Own as Self
2009
2008
- Lily Allen and Friends as Self - Host
2007
- The Graham Norton Show as Self
- Concert for Diana as Self
2006
2005
- The Friday Night Project as Self - Host
2004
- Best Week Ever
- Big Fat Quiz as Self - Contestant
2002
2001
- Richard & Judy as Self
1998
- Elizabeth as Lady in Waiting
1996
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks as Self
1995
- Soccer AM as Self
1993
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Musical Guest
1988
- The Yob as Child in Promo
1982
- The Comic Strip Presents... as Child in Promo
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest
1964
- Top of the Pops as Self
1952
- Today as Self