Tracey Ullman
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Dec 30, 1959 (age 66)
- Place of birth
- Slough, Berkshire, England, UK
- Credits
- 102
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
The Simpsons
1989TV
Emily Winthrop / Mrs. Winfield (voice)
Corpse Bride
2005Movie
Nell Van Dort / Hildegarde (voice)
Onward
2020Movie
Grecklin (voice)
How I Met Your Mother
2005TV
Genevieve Scherbatsky
Into the Woods
2014Movie
Jack's Mother
Ted Lasso
2020TV
Zelda Southport
Filmography
Hexed
2026Movie
Ms. Quill (voice)
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!
2026TV
Self - Actress & Comedian
Ella McCay
2025Movie
Olympia (voice)
Steve
2025Movie
Amanda
The Actor
2025Movie
Mrs. Malloy / Helen / Deerville Woman
Black Doves
2024TV
Alex Clark
Elsbeth
2024TV
Marilyn Gladwell, Betty Heymouth
The Many Miracles of Household Saints
2024Movie
Self
Death to 2021
2021Movie
Madison Madison
Death to 2020
2020Movie
Queen Elizabeth II
The Prom
2020Movie
Vera
Ted Lasso
2020TV
Zelda Southport
Mrs. America
2020TV
Betty Friedan
Onward
2020Movie
Grecklin (voice)
Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland
2018TV
Self
Zog
2018Movie
Madame Dragon (voice)
Howards End
2017TV
Aunt Juley Mund
Tracey Breaks the News
2017TV
Various
Tracey Breaks the News
2017Movie
Various
Tracey Ullman's Show
2016TV
Various
Into the Woods
2014Movie
Jack's Mother
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
2014TV
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014TV
Self
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
2013Movie
Self
The Last Leg
2013TV
Self
Sofia the First
2013TV
Marla (voice)
What About Dick?
2012Movie
Aunt Maggie
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
2010Movie
Self
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009TV
Self - Guest
The Tale of Despereaux
2008Movie
Miggery Sow (voice)
Tracey Ullman's State of the Union
2008TV
If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story
2007Movie
Self
I Could Never Be Your Woman
2007Movie
Mother Nature
The Graham Norton Show
2007TV
Self
Once Upon A Mattress
2005Movie
Princess Winnifred
Kronk's New Groove
2005Movie
Ms. Birdwell (voice)
How I Met Your Mother
2005TV
Genevieve Scherbatsky
Corpse Bride
2005Movie
Nell Van Dort / Hildegarde (voice)
All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame'
2005Movie
Self
Tracey Ullman: Live and Exposed
2005Movie
Self
The Cat That Looked at a King
2004Movie
The Cat (voice)
A Dirty Shame
2004Movie
Sylvia Stickles
Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales
2003Movie
Ruby Romaine, Svetlana, Pepper Kane
Real Time with Bill Maher
2003TV
Self
Searching for Debra Winger
2002Movie
Self
V Graham Norton
2002TV
Self
Panic
2000Movie
Martha
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000TV
Irma Kostroski
Small Time Crooks
2000Movie
Frenchy
Where Are They Now?
1999TV
Self
Will & Grace
1998TV
Ann
Fantasy World Cup
1998TV
Self
Parkinson
1998TV
Self
Ally McBeal
1997TV
Tracey Clark
The View
1997TV
Self
The Daily Show
1996TV
Self
Tracey Takes On...
1996TV
Various
The Little Lulu Show
1995TV
Louise "Little Lulu" Moppet (voice)
The Frank Skinner Show
1995TV
Self
Women of the Night IV
1995TV
Self - Host
Prêt-à-Porter
1994Movie
Nina Scant
Bullets Over Broadway
1994Movie
Eden Brent
Hi Octane
1994TV
Self
I'll Do Anything
1994Movie
Beth Hobbs
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
1993Movie
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
Tracey Ullman Takes on New York
1993Movie
Various Characters
Household Saints
1993Movie
Catherine Falconetti
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993Movie
Latrine
'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
1993Movie
Self
Tracey Ullman: A Class Act
1993Movie
Various
Meridian: The First Ten Minutes
1993Movie
Self
Love & War
1992TV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992TV
Rabbit Ears - Puss in Boots
1991Movie
Narrator (voice)
Have I Got News for You
1990TV
Self - Hostess
The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show
1990Movie
Herself / Various Characters
I Love You to Death
1990Movie
Rosalie Boca
The Simpsons
1989TV
Emily Winthrop / Mrs. Winfield (voice)
Happily Ever After
1989Movie
Thunderella / Moonbeam (voice)
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
1989Movie
Tina Wise
The Tracey Ullman Show
1987TV
The Best of Max Headroom
1987Movie
Self
Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986Movie
Fiona
Women in Rock
1986Movie
Self
Girls On Top
1985TV
Candice Valentine
Plenty
1985Movie
Alice Park
The Max Headroom Show
1985TV
Self
Give My Regards to Broad Street
1984Movie
Sandra
Harty
1983TV
Self
The Funny Side of Christmas
1982Movie
Various Characters
A Cut Above
1982TV
Samantha
Wogan
1982TV
Self
Four in a Million
1982Movie
Beverley
Late Night with David Letterman
1982TV
Self - Guest
A Kick Up the Eighties
1981TV
Happy Since I Met You
1981Movie
Karen
Three of a Kind
1981TV
Self / Various Characters
Mackenzie
1980TV
Lisa Mackenzie
Screenplay
1979TV
Karen
The South Bank Show
1978TV
Saturday Night Live
1975TV
Self (uncredited)
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
TV
Self - Presenter