Sally Phillips

Sally Phillips is a prominent English actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director renowned for her diverse roles on television, film, and radio. She serves as an executive producer at Captain Dolly. Sally gained fame through her roles in TV sitcoms like "I’m Alan Partridge," "Jam and Jerusalem," "Miranda," and "Veep," as well as in films such as the Bridget Jones trilogy and comedy shows including "Taskmaster" and "QI."

Her comedic journey began at the Oxford Revue, collaborating with comics such as Simon Munnery, Stewart Lee, and Arthur Smith across nine Edinburgh Fringe festivals. Her early work includes the comedy drama 'Protesting Too Much,' which debuted on BBC Radio 4 in 1994, featuring John Fortune and Eleanor Bron.

Sally co-created and wrote for "Smack the Pony," an influential, female-led sketch show that aired from 1998 to 2002. The show was celebrated for its originality and won multiple awards, including two international Emmys. Her more recent TV work includes leading roles in series like "Rescue Me" and "Parents," and guest appearances in "Green Wing," "Galavant," and "Vanity Fair," amongst others. Her latest projects include roles in Channel 4’s "Big Mood," Disney/Hulu’s "Queenie," and BBC’s "We Might Regret This."

In cinema, Sally is well-known for playing Shazzer in the Bridget Jones movies, with the fourth instalment currently in production. Her other significant film roles include "How to Please a Woman," "Pride Prejudice and Zombies," and "The More You Ignore Me." She has also voiced characters in the animated film "Ferdinand."

An active participant in the QI programme family, Sally regularly features on the TV show and the related podcast "No Such Thing As a Fish." She has also served as a curator for BBC Radio 4's 'Museum of Curiosity' and occasionally presents on "The One Show" and other BBC specials.

As a writer, Sally’s portfolio includes scripting an award-winning episode of "Bob and Margaret" and co-writing "The Decoy Bride" and "The Wedding," a film currently in development.

In 2020, she co-founded Captain Dolly with Ronni Ancona and producer Nick Hamson, under the Film Soho group. The company is actively developing a range of films, TV comedies, and podcasts.

Sally is a devoted mother to three neurodivergent children. Alongside her son Olly, who has Down syndrome and Autism, she co-created the documentary "A World Without Down's Syndrome?" which examines the ethical implications of national screening policies. The documentary has received global recognition and continues to be an educational resource. Sally is a vocal advocate for the Down syndrome community, holding patronage roles with the Down Syndrome Association and other related charities.