Tracey Ullman
Acting
Tracey Ullman (born 30 December 1959) is a British-American actress, singer, dancer, screenwriter, director, and producer. Critics have lauded her ability to shift seamlessly in and out of character and accents, with many dubbing her the "female Peter Sellers". Ullman began her career in the British soap opera Mackenzie (1980), playing Lisa Mackenzie. After an award-winning performance in the improvised play Four in a Million at the Royal Court Theatre, she branched out into comedy. She starred in the British television sketch comedies A Kick Up the Eighties (1981) and Three of a Kind (1981–1983), the latter winning her a BAFTA in 1984. After a brief singing career (which garnered three top-ten singles), she appeared as Candice Valentine in Girls on Top (1985) with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Ullman emigrated from the United Kingdom to the United States. She would go on to star in her own network television comedy series, The Tracey Ullman Show (1987–1990), which also featured the first appearances of the long-running animated media franchise The Simpsons (1989–present). She later produced programmes for HBO, including Tracey Takes On... (1996–1999) garnering numerous awards. She has appeared in several feature films, including Plenty (1985) which earned her a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. In 2016, she returned to British television with the BBC sketch comedy show Tracey Ullman's Show (2016–2018) , her first project for the broadcaster in over 30 years. This led to the creation of the topical comedy series Tracey Breaks the News (2017–2018). She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including twelve American Comedy Awards, seven Primetime Emmy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, four Satellite Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Known for
Acting100
movieHexed
2026
Ms. Quill (voice)
tvMel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!
2026
Self - Actress & Comedian
movieElla McCay
2025
Olympia (voice)
movieSteve
2025
Amanda
movieThe Actor
2025
Mrs. Malloy / Helen / Deerville Woman
tvBlack Doves
2024
Alex Clark
tvElsbeth
2024
Marilyn Gladwell / Betty Heymouth
movieDeath to 2021
2021
Madison Madison
movieDeath to 2020
2020
Queen Elizabeth II
tvMrs. America
2020
Betty Friedan
movieOnward
2020
Grecklin (voice)
movieZog
2018
Madame Dragon (voice)
tvHowards End
2017
Aunt Juley Mund
tvTracey Breaks the News
2017
Various
tvTracey Ullman's Show
2016
Various
movieInto the Woods
2014
Jack's Mother
tvSofia the First
2013
Marla (voice)
movieWhat About Dick?
2012
Aunt Maggie
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
movieThe Tale of Despereaux
2008
Miggery Sow (voice)
movieI Could Never Be Your Woman
2007
Mother Nature
movieOnce Upon A Mattress
2005
Princess Winnifred
movieKronk's New Groove
2005
Ms. Birdwell (voice)
tvHow I Met Your Mother
2005
Genevieve Scherbatsky
movieCorpse Bride
2005
Nell Van Dort / Hildegarde (voice)
movieThe Cat That Looked at a King
2004
The Cat (voice)
movieA Dirty Shame
2004
Sylvia Stickles
movieTracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales
2003
Ruby Romaine, Svetlana, Pepper Kane
moviePanic
2000
Martha
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Irma Kostroski
movieSmall Time Crooks
2000
Frenchy
tvParkinson
1998
Self
tvAlly McBeal
1997
Dr. Tracey Clark
tvThe View
1997
Self
tvTracey Takes On...
1996
Various
tvThe Little Lulu Show
1995
Louise "Little Lulu" Moppet (voice)
moviePrêt-à-Porter
1994
Nina Scant
movieBullets Over Broadway
1994
Eden Brent
tvHi Octane
1994
Self
movieI'll Do Anything
1994
Beth Hobbs
movieSesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
movieTracey Ullman Takes on New York
1993
Various Characters
movieHousehold Saints
1993
Catherine Falconetti
movieRabbit Ears - Puss in Boots
1991
Narrator (voice)
tvHave I Got News for You
1990
Self - Hostess
The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show
1990
Herself / Various Characters
movieI Love You to Death
1990
Rosalie Boca
tvThe Simpsons
1989
Emily Winthrop / Mrs. Winfield (voice)
movieHappily Ever After
1989
Thunderella / Moonbeam (voice)
tvGirls On Top
1985
Candice Valentine
moviePlenty
1985
Alice Park
Harty
1983
Self
movieThe Funny Side of Christmas
1982
Various Characters
A Cut Above
1982
Samantha
tvWogan
1982
Self
tvLate Night with David Letterman
1982
Self - Guest
tvThree of a Kind
1981
Self / Various Characters
tvMackenzie
1980
Lisa Mackenzie
tvScreenplay
1979
Karen
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self (uncredited)
tvHave I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Presenter
Production6
tvTracey Breaks the News
2017
Executive Producer
tvTracey Ullman's Show
2016
Executive Producer
tvTracey Ullman's State of the Union
2008
Producer, Executive Producer
movieTracey Ullman: Live and Exposed
2005
Executive Producer
movieTracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales
2003
Executive Producer
tvTracey Takes On...
1996
Executive Producer
Writing6
Creator3
Crew3
Directing3
tvTracey Takes On...
1996
Second Unit Director