Lucy Punch

Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

English Hammersmith, London, England Capricorn 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)

Quick Info

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

Latest News about Lucy Punch

06/05/2026

The second series of the BBC spin-off Amandaland, in which Lucy Punch reprises her role as Amanda Hughes, began airing on this date. The show follows Amanda as a recently divorced mother navigating life with teenagers in new surroundings after the move from Motherland's setting.

07/01/2026

Lucy Punch was featured in the first-look promotional photos for the AMC series The Audacity, in which she plays Lili Park-Hoffsteader alongside Billy Magnussen. The drama is set in the Silicon Valley tech world and marks one of her major American television roles of 2026.

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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, and reprises Amanda in the spin-off Amandaland. She played Esmé Squalor in the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events and Amy in Bad Teacher. In 2026 she also joined the cast of the AMC series The Audacity as Lili Park-Hoffsteader.

Physical Stats & More

Height5′ 8″ (1.73 m)

Educational Qualification(s)

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

Personal Life

Children
  • Rex
  • 2015
PartnerKonstantinos "Dinos" Chapman

Relationships & More

PartnerKonstantinos "Dinos" Chapman (2014–present)

Family

ParentsRan a marketing research firm in Hammersmith, London
MotherJohanna Punch

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)
  • Jingle Bell Heist (2025)
  • Nuked (2024)
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)
  • The Audacity (2026, role: Lili Park-Hoffsteader)
TheatreThe Graduate (played Elaine, Terry Johnson adaptation)
Upcoming
  • Amandaland (spin-off, reprising role as Amanda, announced May 2024)
  • Amandaland Christmas special (due December 2026)
Awards
  • Nominated for a British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for Amandaland
  • Best Actress at the Monaco International Film Festival for Are You Ready for Love?

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
4. Moved to Los Angeles in the mid-2000s and has worked mainly in the US since then, while continuing UK work

Also born on 30 December

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