Tracey Ullman
Tracey Ullman

Tracey Ullman

Born: December 30, 1959 (66 years)
Slough, Berkshire, England, UK

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.

Movies Directed (1)
TV Shows Directed (1)
Movies as Actor (52)
Hexed

Hexed

as Ms. Quill (voice)

Nov 25, 2026

Ella McCay

Ella McCay

as Olympia (voice)

Dec 11, 2025

Steve

Steve

as Amanda

Sep 19, 2025

The Actor

The Actor

as Mrs. Malloy / Helen / Deerville Woman

Mar 14, 2025

The Many Miracles of Household Saints

The Many Miracles of Household Saints

as Self

Jan 6, 2024

Death to 2021

Death to 2021

as Madison Madison

Dec 27, 2021

Death to 2020

Death to 2020

as Queen Elizabeth II

Dec 27, 2020

The Prom

The Prom

as Vera

Dec 2, 2020

Onward

Onward

as Grecklin (voice)

Feb 29, 2020

Zog

Zog

as Madame Dragon (voice)

Dec 25, 2018

Tracey Breaks the News

Tracey Breaks the News

as Various

Jun 23, 2017

Into the Woods

Into the Woods

as Jack's Mother

Dec 24, 2014

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise

as Self

May 20, 2013

What About Dick?

What About Dick?

as Aunt Maggie

Nov 13, 2012

The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!

The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!

as Self

Jan 10, 2010

The Tale of Despereaux

The Tale of Despereaux

as Miggery Sow (voice)

Dec 18, 2008

If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story

If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story

as Self

Dec 14, 2007

I Could Never Be Your Woman

I Could Never Be Your Woman

as Mother Nature

May 11, 2007

Once Upon A Mattress

Once Upon A Mattress

as Princess Winnifred

Dec 18, 2005

Kronk's New Groove

Kronk's New Groove

as Ms. Birdwell (voice)

Dec 5, 2005

Corpse Bride

Corpse Bride

as Nell Van Dort / Hildegarde (voice)

Sep 12, 2005

All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame'

All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame'

as Self

Jun 14, 2005

Tracey Ullman: Live and Exposed

Tracey Ullman: Live and Exposed

as Self

May 14, 2005

The Cat That Looked at a King

The Cat That Looked at a King

as The Cat (voice)

Dec 14, 2004

A Dirty Shame

A Dirty Shame

as Sylvia Stickles

Sep 24, 2004

Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales

Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales

as Ruby Romaine, Svetlana, Pepper Kane

Aug 9, 2003

Searching for Debra Winger

Searching for Debra Winger

as Self

Jul 13, 2002

Panic

Panic

as Martha

Dec 1, 2000

Small Time Crooks

Small Time Crooks

as Frenchy

May 19, 2000

Prêt-à-Porter

Prêt-à-Porter

as Nina Scant

Dec 23, 1994

Bullets Over Broadway

Bullets Over Broadway

as Eden Brent

Oct 14, 1994

I'll Do Anything

I'll Do Anything

as Beth Hobbs

Feb 4, 1994

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

as Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")

Oct 29, 1993

Tracey Ullman Takes on New York

Tracey Ullman Takes on New York

as Various Characters

Oct 9, 1993

Household Saints

Household Saints

as Catherine Falconetti

Sep 15, 1993

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

as Latrine

Jul 28, 1993

'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming

'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming

as Self

Jul 27, 1993

Tracey Ullman: A Class Act

Tracey Ullman: A Class Act

as Various

Jan 9, 1993

Meridian: The First Ten Minutes

Meridian: The First Ten Minutes

as Self

Jan 1, 1993

Rabbit Ears - Puss in Boots

Rabbit Ears - Puss in Boots

as Narrator (voice)

Sep 1, 1991

The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show

The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show

as Herself / Various Characters

May 26, 1990

I Love You to Death

I Love You to Death

as Rosalie Boca

Apr 6, 1990

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

as Thunderella / Moonbeam (voice)

Jun 30, 1989

I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood

I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood

as Tina Wise

Jun 3, 1989

The Best of Max Headroom

The Best of Max Headroom

as Self

Mar 5, 1987

Jumpin' Jack Flash

Jumpin' Jack Flash

as Fiona

Oct 9, 1986

Women in Rock

Women in Rock

as Self

Jan 1, 1986

Plenty

Plenty

as Alice Park

Sep 20, 1985

Give My Regards to Broad Street

Give My Regards to Broad Street

as Sandra

Nov 28, 1984

The Funny Side of Christmas

The Funny Side of Christmas

as Various Characters

Dec 27, 1982

Four in a Million

Four in a Million

as Beverley

Mar 30, 1982

Happy Since I Met You

Happy Since I Met You

as Karen

Aug 8, 1981

TV Shows as Actor (48)
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!

Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!

as Self - Actress & Comedian

Jan 22, 2026

Black Doves

Black Doves

as Alex Clark

Dec 5, 2024

Elsbeth

Elsbeth

as Marilyn Gladwell, Betty Heymouth

Feb 29, 2024

Mrs. America

Mrs. America

as Betty Friedan

Apr 15, 2020

Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland

Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland

as Self

Dec 28, 2018

Howards End

Howards End

as Aunt Juley Mund

Nov 12, 2017

Tracey Breaks the News

Tracey Breaks the News

as Various

Oct 27, 2017

Tracey Ullman's Show

Tracey Ullman's Show

as Various

Jan 11, 2016

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

as Self

Nov 3, 2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self

Feb 17, 2014

The Last Leg

The Last Leg

as Self

Jan 25, 2013

Sofia the First

Sofia the First

as Marla (voice)

Jan 11, 2013

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest

Jul 16, 2009

Tracey Ullman's State of the Union

Tracey Ullman's State of the Union

Mar 30, 2008

The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

as Self

Feb 22, 2007

How I Met Your Mother

How I Met Your Mother

as Genevieve Scherbatsky

Sep 19, 2005

Real Time with Bill Maher

Real Time with Bill Maher

as Self

Feb 21, 2003

V Graham Norton

V Graham Norton

as Self

May 6, 2002

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Curb Your Enthusiasm

as Irma Kostroski

Oct 15, 2000

Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?

as Self

Jun 7, 1999

Will & Grace

Will & Grace

as Ann

Sep 21, 1998

Fantasy World Cup

Fantasy World Cup

as Self

Jun 9, 1998

Parkinson

Parkinson

as Self

Jan 9, 1998

Ally McBeal

Ally McBeal

as Dr. Tracey Clark

Sep 8, 1997

The View

The View

as Self

Aug 11, 1997

The Daily Show

The Daily Show

as Self

Jul 22, 1996

Tracey Takes On...

Tracey Takes On...

as Various

Jan 24, 1996

The Little Lulu Show

The Little Lulu Show

as Louise "Little Lulu" Moppet (voice)

Oct 22, 1995

The Frank Skinner Show

The Frank Skinner Show

as Self

Sep 10, 1995

Women of the Night IV

Women of the Night IV

as Self - Host

May 27, 1995

Hi Octane

Hi Octane

as Self

Jul 1, 1994

Love & War

Love & War

Sep 21, 1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

May 25, 1992

Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You

as Self - Hostess

Sep 28, 1990

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

as Emily Winthrop / Mrs. Winfield (voice)

Dec 17, 1989

The Tracey Ullman Show

The Tracey Ullman Show

Apr 5, 1987

Girls On Top

Girls On Top

as Candice Valentine

Oct 23, 1985

The Max Headroom Show

The Max Headroom Show

as Self

Apr 6, 1985

Harty

Harty

as Self

Sep 20, 1983

A Cut Above

A Cut Above

as Samantha

Aug 27, 1982

Wogan

Wogan

as Self

May 4, 1982

Late Night with David Letterman

Late Night with David Letterman

as Self - Guest

Feb 1, 1982

A Kick Up the Eighties

A Kick Up the Eighties

Sep 21, 1981

Three of a Kind

Three of a Kind

as Self / Various Characters

Jul 1, 1981

Mackenzie

Mackenzie

as Lisa Mackenzie

Sep 4, 1980

Screenplay

Screenplay

as Karen

Jul 29, 1979

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

as Self (uncredited)

Oct 11, 1975

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

as Self - Presenter