Diane Morgan

Actor, Comedian, Writer

British Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Comedian, Writer
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth05/10/1975
Age50 years
BirthplaceBolton, Greater Manchester, England

Latest News about Diane Morgan

25/09/2025

Diane Morgan appeared in the BBC genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are?, exploring her family history from Bolton. She uncovered poignant stories of love, loss, and resilience spanning the Industrial Revolution mills to World War I battlefields. The episode highlighted ordinary yet extraordinary ancestors, blending her comedic persona with heartfelt revelations.

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Bio/Wiki

Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • George Tomlinson School, Kearsley
  • East 15 Acting School, Loughton
QualificationA three-year program in acting

Personal Life

BoyfriendBen Caudell

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsBen Caudell (producer)

Family

FatherPeter Morgan (physiotherapist)
MotherEirwen Morgan (homemaker)
SiblingsStephen Morgan (elder)

Career

DebutMade her television debut in 'Phoenix Nights' (2002) as Dawn, aired on Channel 4.
Awards & Honours
  • 2006: Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Award
  • 2006: Runner-Up Funny Women Award
  • 2023: National Comedy Award for Outstanding Supporting Role
  • 2023: Honorary Doctorate by the University of Bolton for her contribution to television and comedy
  • 2022: Starred in Netflix series 'Cunk on Earth', her breakout role as Philomena Cunk that made the character a worldwide comedy sensation.
Other ContributionsDiane has worked in various genres including English short films, TV series, miniseries, and podcasts. She has also directed stage plays and worked as a writer in multiple projects.

Favourites

FilmWithnail and I (1987)
TV Shows
  • Rising Damp (1974)
  • Fawlty Towers (1975)
  • Hancock (2008)
Food
  • Chicken Bhuna
  • Saag Paneer
  • Mushroom Rice
  • Peshwari Naan
RestaurantLittle India in Holborn

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Diane Morgan grew up in Farnworth and Kearsley.
2. She struggled with mathematics during her schooling and faced multiple failures in math exams.
3. At age 10, she made her stage debut in a performance of Sleeping Beauty.
4. She aspired to be a comedy actor at 15.
5. Before acting, she held various jobs, including selling tea towels and working as a dental nurse.
6. She made her comedy show debut at 30, leaving her telesales job after successful shows.
7. Morgan has appeared in a variety of short films and TV series including 'After Life' and 'Mandy'.
8. She has been involved in radio shows and has worked behind the scenes as a writer and director.
9. In 2024, she was featured in a music video.
10. Diane enjoys gardening and has a pet dog named Bobby.
11. She is known for her activism in animal welfare and has a long-standing friendship with actress Maxine Peake.
12. She is a member of the comedy sketch group Two Episodes of Mash with Joe Wilkinson.
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