Kerry Godliman, born on 17 November 1973 in Perivale, West London, is a British actress and comedian known for her versatile roles in television comedies and dramas. She trained at the Rose Bruford College in South London and began her career with appearances in various comedy programs during the early 2000s. These included Spoons, Rush Hour, and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, where she showcased her comedic talent. One of her breakthrough roles came as Hannah in Derek, a sitcom created by Ricky Gervais, which helped establish her as a compelling comedic actress.
In the years that followed, Godliman took on a variety of notable roles. She starred as Nicky in ITV’s Bad Move and portrayed Belinda Dawes in Our Girl and Liz Carter in Carters Get Rich. Her quick wit and charm made her a favorite on British panel shows, culminating in her winning the seventh series of Taskmaster in 2018. That same year, she also appeared in Rob Beckett’s Playing for Time and became a familiar face on Mock the Week. Her performances often blend sharp comedic timing with an underlying emotional depth, making her characters relatable and memorable.
In 2019, Godliman gained further recognition for her role as Lisa in the critically acclaimed Netflix series After Life, once again collaborating with Ricky Gervais. Her portrayal of Lisa, the late wife of Gervais’s character, was central to the show’s emotional resonance and she reprised the role in its subsequent seasons. She continued to diversify her acting portfolio with dramatic roles such as Stella Maitland in Adult Material and the lead role in the mystery series Whitstable Pearl, further proving her range and talent as both a comedian and a dramatic actress.
