Claire Skinner

Claire Skinner

60 · Born: Oct 7, 1964

Known For

Sleepy HollowSleepy Hollow
Bridget Jones's DiaryBridget Jones's Diary
NakedNaked
OutnumberedOutnumbered

Personal Details

BornOct 7, 1964 Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Biography

Claire Skinner, a talented and renowned actress, entered this world in the month of October 1964, specifically in the charming town of Hemel Hempstead, located in the picturesque county of Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout her illustrious career, Skinner has showcased her exceptional acting skills in a wide range of notable films, including the critically acclaimed "Life Is Sweet" (1990),the thought-provoking "Naked" (1993),and the beloved romantic comedy "Bridget Jones's Diary" (2001).

Prior to her current personal endeavors, Skinner was married to Charlie Palmer, with whom she shared a deep and meaningful bond.

Career

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2025
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy as Magda
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The Trial
The Trial as Dione Sinclair
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2024
The Critic
The Critic as Mary Brooke
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The Critic
The Critic as Mary Brooke
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Outnumbered Christmas Special
Outnumbered Christmas Special as Sue Brockman
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Coma
Coma as Beth
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2022
Murder, They Hope
Murder, They Hope as Kerry
{"id":103836203,"title":"McDonald & Dodds","year":2022,"character":"Chief Superintendent Mary Ormond","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mcdonald-dodds","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7qi09olp6nu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7qi09olp6nu0.jpg"},"released":1}
McDonald & Dodds
McDonald & Dodds as Chief Superintendent Mary Ormond
{"id":198883,"title":"Boxing Day","year":"2021","character":"Auntie Caroline","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/boxing-day-2021","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198883.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198883.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
Boxing Day
Boxing Day as Auntie Caroline
{"id":103834975,"title":"The Pale Horse","year":2020,"character":"Yvonne Tuckerson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-pale-horse","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1tfv3mmml19o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1tfv3mmml19o.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
The Pale Horse
The Pale Horse as Yvonne Tuckerson
{"id":103831798,"title":"Next of Kin","year":2018,"character":"DCI Vivien Barnes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/next-of-kin","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831798.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831798.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Next of Kin
Next of Kin as DCI Vivien Barnes
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Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair as Louise Sedley
{"id":212474,"title":"Oxide Ghosts: The Brass Eye Tapes","year":"2017","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/oxide-ghosts-the-brass-eye-tapes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_212474.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_212474.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Oxide Ghosts: The Brass Eye Tapes
Oxide Ghosts: The Brass Eye Tapes
{"id":103833412,"title":"Power Monkeys","year":2016,"character":"Sara","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/power-monkeys","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103833412.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103833412.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Power Monkeys
Power Monkeys as Sara
{"id":2782,"title":"Critical","year":2015,"character":"Lorraine Rappaport","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/critical","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_2782.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_2782.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Critical
Critical as Lorraine Rappaport
{"id":2809,"title":"Inside No. 9","year":2015,"character":"Angela","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/inside-no-9","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3bc2v1is1ang.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3bc2v1is1ang.jpg"},"released":1}
Inside No. 9
Inside No. 9 as Angela
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2014
Outnumbered
Outnumbered as Sue
{"id":42667,"title":"Eliminate: Archie Cookson","year":"2011","character":"Camilla","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/eliminate-archie-cookson","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_42667.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_42667.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Eliminate: Archie Cookson
Eliminate: Archie Cookson as Camilla
{"id":146546,"title":"Doctor Who","year":"2011","character":"Madge Arwell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doctor-who-2011","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_146546.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_146546.jpg"},"released":1}
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Madge Arwell
{"id":10948,"title":"Trinity","year":2009,"character":"Dr. Angela Donne","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/trinity-uk","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10948.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10948.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Trinity
Trinity as Dr. Angela Donne
{"id":7835,"title":"Sense & Sensibility","year":2008,"character":"Fanny Dashwood","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/sense-sensibility","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/23lhcit6u7ig.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/23lhcit6u7ig.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Sense & Sensibility
Sense & Sensibility as Fanny Dashwood
{"id":17858,"title":"And When Did You Last See Your Father?","year":"2007","character":"Gillian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/and-when-did-you-last-see-your-father","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17858.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17858.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
And When Did You Last See Your Father?
And When Did You Last See Your Father? as Gillian
{"id":149613,"title":"The Trial of Tony Blair","year":"2007","character":"Nicky","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-trial-of-tony-blair","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_149613.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_149613.jpg"},"released":1}
The Trial of Tony Blair
The Trial of Tony Blair as Nicky
{"id":149620,"title":"You Can Choose Your Friends","year":"2007","character":"Jane Arden","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/you-can-choose-your-friends","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_149620.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_149620.jpg"},"released":1}
You Can Choose Your Friends
You Can Choose Your Friends as Jane Arden
{"id":109274,"title":"Class of '76","year":"2005","character":"Dr. Kate Tremaine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/class-of-76-2005","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_109274.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_109274.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Class of '76
Class of '76 as Dr. Kate Tremaine
{"id":35217,"title":"Strings","year":"2004","character":"Jhinna (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/strings-2004","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/22neiqhtl5lg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/22neiqhtl5lg.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Strings
Strings as Jhinna (voice)
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The Genius of Mozart
The Genius of Mozart as Nannerl Mozart
{"id":9196,"title":"Life Begins","year":2004,"character":"Clare","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/life-begins","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9196.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9196.jpg"},"released":1}
Life Begins
Life Begins as Clare
{"id":153157,"title":"The Booze Cruise","year":"2003","character":"Leonie Sewell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-booze-cruise","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153157.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153157.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
The Booze Cruise
The Booze Cruise as Leonie Sewell
{"id":10734,"title":"Eroica","year":"2003","character":"Josephine Deym","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/eroica","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10734.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10734.jpg"},"released":1}
Eroica
Eroica as Josephine Deym
{"id":103840112,"title":"Trevor's World of Sport","year":2003,"character":"Meryl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/trevors-world-of-sport","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103840112.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103840112.jpg"},"released":1}
Trevor's World of Sport
Trevor's World of Sport as Meryl
{"id":4086,"title":"Bridget Jones's Diary","year":"2001","character":"Magda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bridget-joness-diary","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/15oa0l5j390o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/15oa0l5j390o.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Bridget Jones's Diary
Bridget Jones's Diary as Magda
{"id":103833635,"title":"Perfect Strangers","year":2001,"character":"Rebecca","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/perfect-strangers-uk","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103833635.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103833635.jpg"},"released":1}
Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers as Rebecca
{"id":103833638,"title":"Bedtime","year":2001,"character":"Sarah Newcombe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bedtime","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103833638.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103833638.jpg"},"released":1}
Bedtime
Bedtime as Sarah Newcombe
{"id":85457,"title":"You're Dead...","year":"1999","character":"Jo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/youre-dead-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85457.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85457.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
You're Dead...
You're Dead... as Jo
{"id":225714,"title":"The Escort","year":"1999","character":"Patricia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-escort-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225714.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225714.jpg"},"released":1}
The Escort
The Escort as Patricia
{"id":10036,"title":"Sleepy Hollow","year":"1999","character":"Beth Killian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sleepy-hollow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4b9r4gis26s0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4b9r4gis26s0.jpg"},"released":1}
Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow as Beth Killian
{"id":9590,"title":"A Dance to the Music of Time","year":1997,"character":"Jean","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/a-dance-to-the-music-of-time","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9590.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9590.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
A Dance to the Music of Time
A Dance to the Music of Time as Jean
{"id":103833763,"title":"The Wingless Bird","year":1997,"character":"Agnes Conway","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-wingless-bird","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103833763.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103833763.jpg"},"released":1}
The Wingless Bird
The Wingless Bird as Agnes Conway
{"id":8246,"title":"Brass Eye","year":1997,"character":"Mrs Wastrey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/brass-eye","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8246.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8246.jpg"},"released":1}
Brass Eye
Brass Eye as Mrs Wastrey
{"id":57698,"title":"Clockwork Mice","year":"1995","character":"Fairy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/clockwork-mice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57698.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57698.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Clockwork Mice
Clockwork Mice as Fairy
{"id":57428,"title":"I.D.","year":"1995","character":"Marie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/id-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57428.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57428.jpg"},"released":1}
I.D.
I.D. as Marie
{"id":58261,"title":"The Return of the Native","year":"1994","character":"Thomasin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-return-of-the-native","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58261.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58261.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
The Return of the Native
The Return of the Native as Thomasin
{"id":8235,"title":"Naked","year":"1993","character":"Sandra","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/naked","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8235.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8235.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Naked
Naked as Sandra
{"id":8350,"title":"Chef!","year":1993,"character":"Lucinda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/chef","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8350.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8350.jpg"},"released":1}
Chef!
Chef! as Lucinda
{"id":59945,"title":"Life Is Sweet","year":"1990","character":"Natalie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/life-is-sweet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6o6snefmhm90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6o6snefmhm90.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Life Is Sweet
Life Is Sweet as Natalie
{"id":9057,"title":"The Rachel Papers","year":"1989","character":"Gloria","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-rachel-papers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9057.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9057.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
The Rachel Papers
The Rachel Papers as Gloria