Lucy Punch

Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

English Hammersmith, London, England

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth30/12/1977
Age48 years
BirthplaceHammersmith, London, England

Latest News about Lucy Punch

2025

Lucy Punch began starring as Amanda Hughes in the BBC spin-off series Amandaland in 2025, reprising her role from Motherland. Her performance in the new series earned her a nomination for a British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameLucy Alice T. Punch
SummaryEnglish actress known for film and television roles including Ella Enchanted, Hot Fuzz, Dinner for Schmucks, Into the Woods, and Bad Teacher. She is also recognized for her role as Amanda in the BBC comedy series Motherland from 2016. She played Esmé Squalor in the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events and Amy in Bad Teacher.

Educational Qualification(s)

History degree from University College, London
National Youth Theatre (high school)

Personal Life

Children
  • Rex
  • 2015
PartnerKonstantinos "Dinos" Chapman

Family

ParentsRan a marketing research firm in Hammersmith, London

Career

Notable Films
  • Ella Enchanted (2004)
  • Hot Fuzz (2007)
  • You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010)
  • Dinner for Schmucks (2010)
  • Bad Teacher
  • Into the Woods (2014)
  • Bad Teacher (2011)
Television
  • Ben and Kate
  • Motherland (2016-present, role: Amanda)
  • Motherland (2016–2022, role: Amanda)
  • Amandaland (2025–present, role: Amanda Hughes)
  • A Series of Unfortunate Events (role: Esmé Squalor)
TheatreThe Graduate (played Elaine, Terry Johnson adaptation)
Upcoming
  • Amandaland (spin-off, reprising role as Amanda, announced May 2024)
AwardsNominated for a British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for Amandaland

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in Hammersmith, London where her parents ran a marketing research firm
2. Took over Nicole Kidman's role in Woody Allen's You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger due to Kidman's scheduling conflicts
3. Part of the National Youth Theatre during high school
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