Belinda Stewart-Wilson is an English actress born in London, England, United Kingdom. She is widely recognized for her iconic portrayal of Polly McKenzie in the renowned television sitcom The Inbetweeners.
Her father, Sir Blair Stewart-Wilson, is a distinguished British Army officer. Throughout her childhood, Belinda's family relocated to various military postings in the UK, Germany, and Austria before eventually settling in London.
Belinda's educational background includes attendance at Hurst Lodge School in Ascot, Berkshire, and subsequent training at the esteemed Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
During her early career, Belinda worked on numerous television shows, making primarily one-time appearances. Her notable credits during this period include the roles of Victoria Reynholm, the presumed deceased wife of Douglas Reynholm, in The IT Crowd, and Nikki in the television series Jekyll alongside James Nesbitt and Gina Bellman.
Additionally, Belinda made a memorable appearance in the commercially successful mockumentary feature film Razzle Dazzle: A Journey into Dance. Her acting skills were also showcased in a cameo role in Stephen Poliakoff's Joe's Palace, where she shared a scene with the renowned actor Michael Gambon.