
Tracey Ullman
Acting
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.
TV Shows(47)

Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!
Self - Actress & Comedian
2026

Black Doves
Alex Clark
2024

Elsbeth
Marilyn Gladwell
2024

Mrs. America
Betty Friedan
2020

Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland
Self
2018

Howards End
Aunt Juley Mund
2017

Tracey Breaks the News
Various
2017

Tracey Ullman's Show
Various
2016

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Self
2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014

The Last Leg
Self
2013

Sofia the First
Marla (voice)
2013

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009

Tracey Ullman's State of the Union
2008

The Graham Norton Show
Self
2007

How I Met Your Mother
Genevieve Scherbatsky
2005

Real Time with Bill Maher
Self
2003

V Graham Norton
Self
2002

Curb Your Enthusiasm
Irma Kostroski
2000
Where Are They Now?
Self
1999

Will & Grace
Ann
1998
Fantasy World Cup
Self
1998

Parkinson
Self
1998

Ally McBeal
Dr. Tracey Clark
1997

The View
Self
1997

The Daily Show
Self
1996

Tracey Takes On...
Various
1996

The Little Lulu Show
Louise "Little Lulu" Moppet (voice)
1995

The Frank Skinner Show
Self
1995
Women of the Night IV
Self - Host
1995

Hi Octane
Self
1994

Love & War
1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992

Have I Got News for You
Self - Hostess
1990

The Simpsons
Emily Winthrop / Mrs. Winfield (voice)
1989

The Tracey Ullman Show
1987

Girls On Top
Candice Valentine
1985

The Max Headroom Show
Self
1985
Harty
Self
1983
A Cut Above
Samantha
1982

Wogan
Self
1982

Late Night with David Letterman
Self - Guest
1982

A Kick Up the Eighties
1981

Three of a Kind
Self / Various Characters
1981

Mackenzie
Lisa Mackenzie
1980

Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
1975

Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Presenter
Movies(51)

Ella McCay
Olympia (voice)
2025

Steve
Amanda
2025

The Actor
Mrs. Malloy / Helen / Deerville Woman
2025

The Many Miracles of Household Saints
Self
2024

Death to 2021
Madison Madison
2021

Death to 2020
Queen Elizabeth II
2020

The Prom
Vera
2020

Onward
Grecklin (voice)
2020

Zog
Madame Dragon (voice)
2018
Tracey Breaks the News
Various
2017

Into the Woods
Jack's Mother
2014

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Self
2013

What About Dick?
Aunt Maggie
2012

The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
Self
2010

The Tale of Despereaux
Miggery Sow (voice)
2008

If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story
Self
2007

I Could Never Be Your Woman
Mother Nature
2007

Once Upon A Mattress
Princess Winnifred
2005

Kronk's New Groove
Ms. Birdwell (voice)
2005

Corpse Bride
Nell Van Dort / Hildegarde (voice)
2005

All the Dirt on 'A Dirty Shame'
Self
2005

Tracey Ullman: Live and Exposed
Self
2005

The Cat That Looked at a King
The Cat (voice)
2004

A Dirty Shame
Sylvia Stickles
2004

Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales
Ruby Romaine, Svetlana, Pepper Kane
2003

Searching for Debra Winger
Self
2002

Panic
Martha
2000

Small Time Crooks
Frenchy
2000

Prêt-à-Porter
Nina Scant
1994

Bullets Over Broadway
Eden Brent
1994

I'll Do Anything
Beth Hobbs
1994

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror")
1993

Tracey Ullman Takes on New York
Various Characters
1993

Household Saints
Catherine Falconetti
1993

Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Latrine
1993

'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' – The Legend Had It Coming
Self
1993

Tracey Ullman: A Class Act
Various
1993
Meridian: The First Ten Minutes
Self
1993

Rabbit Ears - Puss in Boots
Narrator (voice)
1991
The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show
Herself / Various Characters
1990

I Love You to Death
Rosalie Boca
1990

Happily Ever After
Thunderella / Moonbeam (voice)
1989

I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
Tina Wise
1989

The Best of Max Headroom
Self
1987

Jumpin' Jack Flash
Fiona
1986

Women in Rock
Self
1986

Plenty
Alice Park
1985

Give My Regards to Broad Street
Sandra
1984

The Funny Side of Christmas
Various Characters
1982
Four in a Million
Beverley
1982

Happy Since I Met You
Karen
1981