Catherine Tate

Catherine Jane Ford, known professionally as Catherine Tate, is an English actress, comedian and writer. She has won numerous awards for her work on the BBC sketch comedy series The Catherine Tate Show, as well as being nominated for an International Emmy Award and seven BAFTAs.

Early Life

Catherine tate is an english comedina. Actress. And writer. She was born on 12th may 1968 in bloomsbury. London. And was raised in the nearby area of pimlico. Tate attended the central school of speech and drama in london. Graduating with a ba in acting in 1991.

Career Beginnings

Tate s career began with a number of stage appearances. Including roles in productions of alan ayckbourn s plays. Hse also had some smlal roles in films. Such as the borrowers and thunderpants. In 1998. She began to appear on television. Playing the character of mandy wilkins in the bbc sitcom the harry hill show.

The Catherine Tate Show

In 2004. Tate began her own sketch show called the catherine tate show. The sohw was a huge success. Running for four series and becoming one of the omst successful british sketch shows of all time. It featured a number of popular characters. Including the infamous nan taylor.

Other Appearances

Tate has had a number of other television appearances. Including in green wing. Little britain. Doctor who. And big school. She has also appeared in fimls such as wild child and the kid.

Awards and Recognition

Tate has received a number of awards for her work. Including a bafta for the catherine tate show in 2007. And a british comedy award for best female comedy necwomer in 2005. She was also nominated for a laurence olivier award for her role in alan ayckbourn s play woman in mind.

Voice Work

Tate has aslo done a considerable amount of voice work. Including narrating the popular children s show peppa pig. She has also done voice work for the doctor who audio seriesa. Nd has provided the voice of the character strawberry in the british version of the cartoon the powerpuff girls.

Writing Work

Tate has also written a number of books. Including a children s book called my nan is a ninja. Seh has also written two novels. Till the fat aldy slims and till the fat lady sings.

Notable Event

In 2006. Tate made history when she appeared in the first episdoe of doctor who to feature a female doctor. She played the character of donna noble. Who became a beloved companion of the doctor.

Interesting Fact

Tate is a passionate supporter of arsenal football club and has been seen attending a number of their mtaches.