Ingrid Marcella Lacey (born 6 November 1958) is a British

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. She is known for her role as Julia in Series 2 of '' London's Burning'', Helen Cooper in the

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sitcom ''

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'' (1993–98). Her film appearances include '' Funny Man'' (1994), '' In Love and War'' (1996) and ''

The Cat's Meow ''The Cat's Meow'' is a 2001 historical drama film directed by Peter Bogdanovich, and starring Kirsten Dunst, Eddie Izzard, Edward Herrmann, Cary Elwes, Joanna Lumley, and Jennifer Tilly. The screenplay by Steven Peros is based on his 1997 play ...

'' (2001).

Career

Lacey is best known for her role as Helen Cooper in ''

''. She was born in

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and educated at

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and trained at the

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is a drama school in Bristol, England. The institution provides training in acting and production for careers in film, television and theatre. BOVTS is an affiliate of the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama. I ...

, graduating in 1981. She has acted in films, radio, TV series and theatre productions, such as Lolly Susi's ''Gone to LA'' at the

Hampstead Theatre Hampstead Theatre is a theatre in South Hampstead in the London Borough of Camden. It specialises in commissioning and producing new writing, supporting and developing the work of new writers. Roxana Silbert has been the artistic director since ...

, London, where she had to shave her head for her role of a woman suffering from

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and in ''The Knight of the Burning Pestle''. She has also appeared at the

Royal Court Theatre The Royal Court Theatre, at different times known as the Court Theatre, the New Chelsea Theatre, and the Belgravia Theatre, is a non-commercial West End theatre in Sloane Square, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, Englan ...

in the productions "Blood" and "Our Late Night". In 2007 she was in the

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's production of "Elling" which transferred to the

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, while in 2011, she appeared as Tricia in

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's 5 @ 50, at the

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.5 @ 50 – review
''

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'', 19 April 2011

Filmography

* ''

'' (2001) as Jessica Barham * ''In Love and War'' (1996) as Elsie 'Mac' MacDonald * '' Funny Man'' (1994) as Tina Taylor (UK title: Funnyman)

Theatre

* ''Desdemona: A Play About A Handkerchief'' (2014) - Emilia (Park Theatre, London) * ''The Astronaut's Chair'' (2012) - Renee (Drum Theatre, Plymouth) * ''5 @ 50'' (2011) - Tricia (Royal Enchange Theatre, Manchester) * ''

Elling ''Elling'' is a Norwegian Black comedy film directed by Petter Næss. Shot mostly in and around the Norwegian capital Oslo, the film, which was released in 2001, is primarily based on Ingvar Ambjørnsen's novel ''Brødre i blodet'' ("Blood bro ...

'' - (2007) (

, Trafalgar Studios ), London * ''Knight of the Burning Pestle'' (2005) - Citizen's Wife (Young Vic, London;

Mercury Theatre, Colchester The Mercury Theatre is a theatre in Colchester, producing highly regarded original work under the title "Mercury Productions"and also receiving touring shows. The theatre has two auditoria, and is led by Tracey Childs (Executive Producer and J ...

) * ''Blood'' (2003) - Madeleine (Royal Court Theatre, London) * ''Gone To LA'' (2000) - Ella (Hampstead Theatre, London) * ''Our Late Night'' (1999) - Kristin (Royal Court Theatre, London) * ''After the Rain'' - (Gate Theatre, Dublin, Ireland) * ''The Killing Of Sister George'' * ''Charley's Aunt'' * ''The Comedy Of Errors'' * ''The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe'' as The Witch * ''The History Of Mr Polly'' * ''The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui'' * ''The Country Wife'' * ''Widowers' Houses'' (1981) (Bristol Old Vic) * ''The Railway Children'' (Oldham Coliseum)

Television filmography

* ''

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'' (2013) as Jane Harlow * '' Skins'' (2011) as Catherine Creevey * ''

Tracy Beaker Returns ''Tracy Beaker Returns'' is a British television programme. Based upon the novels by Jacqueline Wilson, it is the sequel series to '' The Story of Tracy Beaker''. The series stars Dani Harmer reprising her role as protagonist Tracy Beaker. T ...

'' - Moving On (episode 13) (2010) as the Editor * ''

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'' (2009) as Jilley S. 25 Ep. 10 & 11 * ''

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'' ** Animals (2005) as Helen Wilder ** Free Fall (1999) as Chrissie Holman * ''

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'' - episode #1.1 (2003) TV Episode as Roxanne Palmer * '' Heartbeat'' - Honor Among Thieves (1999) as Honor Gale * ''Getting Hurt'' (1998) (TV) as Helen Cross * ''

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'' - Game Pie (1996) TV episode as Cynthia Hoskins * ''

'' - Ties That Bind (1995) as Jane Grant * ''Look at the State We're In!'' (1995) (mini) TV series as Sally * ''Master of the Moor'' (1994) (TV) * ''

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'' (1994) (TV) As Alison Dell * ''

'' (1990) as Helen Cooper (1993–1998) * ''A Woman's Guide to Adultery'' (1993) (TV) as Helen * ''

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'' ** Episode #2.4 (1992) ** Episode #2.5 (1992) * '' She-Wolf of London'' (other title: Love & Curses) - Moonlight Becomes You (1990) TV episode as Diane * ''Never Come Back'' (1990) (TV) as Sarah * ''The Endless Game'' (1990) (TV) as Inga * ''

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'' (1989) TV series as Alice * ''

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'' - Last Bus to Woodstock (1988) as Mary Widdowson * ''

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'' - Getting Better (1987) TV episode as Tina * ''

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'' (1987) (TV) as Eleanor Tilney * '' Thunder Rock'' (1985) (TV) as Melanie * '' London's Burning'' (1989)

Radio

* ''Church Angels'' * ''The Freedom Tapes'' (1995) * ''That Girl In Twenty Seven'' (1982)

Video game

* Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords (2004) (VG) (voice) - Additional voices (US short title: Star Wars: KOTOR II)

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lacey, Ingrid English film actresses English television actresses English stage actresses Alumni of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Living people Place of birth missing (living people) 1958 births