About

Known credits:
18
Birthday:
1985-05-02
Place of birth:
Hammersmith, London, England, UK
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Lily Allen

Overview

Lily Allen is a British singer, songwriter, author, actress, and businesswoman.

Her music career incorporates elements of electropop, R&B, ska, and reggae.

Throughout her long spanning music career, Allen has released fourth studio albums: 'It's Not Me, It's You' (2009), 'Sheezus' (2014) both records topped the UK Albums Charts and 'Alright, Still' (2006) and 'No Shame' (2018) which peaked at 2 and 8 on the United Kingdom, respectively. As well, she has topped the UK Singles Charts in three occasions, with the number #1 smash hits: 'Smile' (2006), 'The Fear' (2009), and Somewhere Only We Know (2014). She has received several recognitions for her music, including nominations for nine BRIT Awards (including one win for British Female Solo Artist in 2010), one Grammy Award nomination for Best Alternative Album (Alright, Still), three Ivor Novello Awards wins, one Mercury Prize nomination for Album Of The Year (No Shame), and twelve NME Awards (including three wins). As an actress, Allen made her debut on the big screen on 'How to Build a Girl' (2019), and in 2021, she made her West End debut in the new play '2:22 A Ghost Story', for which she received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress.

In 2018, Allen released her autobiographical book, 'My Thoughts Exactly' to positive reviews, and several extracts from the book generated considerable press coverage prior to release.

She currently stars on the Sky Atlantic original comedy series, 'Dreamland' (2023–)

Known for

Acting

2023 Dreamland Actor Mel 69
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2022 Olivia Rodrigo Live at Glastonbury 2022 Actor Self N/A
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2020 How to Build a Girl Actor Elizabeth Taylor 58
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2013 Robbie Williams: One Night at the Palladium Actor 59
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2012 P!NK: VH1 Storytellers Actor Herself 59
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2011 Lily Allen: From Riches to Rags Actor Self N/A
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2009 Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall Actor Self N/A
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2009 Lily Allen: Exit Festival 2009 Actor Herself N/A
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2009 Lily Allen - Montreux Actor N/A
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2009 Lily Allen - Main Square Festival in Arras Actor Herself N/A
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2009 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s Actor 70
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2008 Lily Allen and Friends Actor Self - Host N/A
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2007 Concert for Diana Actor Self 59
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2007 Lily Allen - Live at Glastonbury 2007 Actor Herself N/A
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1998 Elizabeth Actor Lady in Waiting 68
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1988 The Yob Actor Child in Promo N/A
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Lily Live In London Actor N/A
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Night and Day Actor Mary N/A
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