Belinda Stewart-Wilson Biography

(Actress)

Birthday: April 16, 1971 (Aries)

Born In: Kensington, London, England

Belinda Stewart-Wilson is an English actress and model, best known for playing one of the lead roles in the sitcom titled ‘The Inbetweeners.’ She grew up to an Army officer father and hence, most of her childhood was spent travelling across Europe. She had gained interest in performance arts when she was young. Following her high school graduation, she moved to London to earn a degree in Classic Acting from the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. She made her acting debut appearing in the 1995 series titled ‘Shine on Harvey Moon,’ followed by guest appearances in series’ such as ‘Goodnight Sweetheart’ and ‘Murder on the Links.’ She made her film debut in 2001, playing a small role in the comedy film titled ‘Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang).’ She had her huge television break when she appeared playing a supporting role as Polly McKenzie in the multiple award winning sitcom titled ‘The Inbetweeners.’ She was further seen playing supporting roles in series’ such as ‘Evermoor’ and ‘Sick Note.’ As for her film career, she is best known for reprising the character of Polly McKenzie in the two films in ‘The Inbetweeners’ series.
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Quick Facts

British Celebrities Born In April

Also Known As: Belinda Anthea Stewart-Wilson

Age: 53 Years, 53 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Ben Miller (m. 2004 - div. 2011), William Gethin (m. 1997 - div. 2000)

father: Blair Stewart-Wilson

mother: Helen Mary Fox

children: Sonny Miller

Born Country: England

Actresses British Women

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

City: London, England

Notable Alumni: Webber Douglas Academy Of Dramatic Art

More Facts

education: Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art

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    What movies has Belinda Stewart-Wilson starred in?

    Belinda Stewart-Wilson is known for her roles in movies such as "The Inbetweeners Movie" and "The Inbetweeners 2."
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    Is Belinda Stewart-Wilson active on social media?

    Yes, Belinda Stewart-Wilson is active on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram.
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    Does Belinda Stewart-Wilson have any upcoming projects?

    As of now, there is no information available about Belinda Stewart-Wilson's upcoming projects.
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    What is Belinda Stewart-Wilson's acting style known for?

    Belinda Stewart-Wilson is known for her versatile acting style, which allows her to portray a wide range of characters convincingly.
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    Has Belinda Stewart-Wilson worked in any theater productions?

    Yes, Belinda Stewart-Wilson has also showcased her talent in theater productions, earning praise for her performances on stage.
Childhood & Early Life
Belinda Stewart-Wilson was born Belinda Anthea Stewart-Wilson, on April 16, 1971, in Kensington, London, England, to Lieutenant Colonel Sir Blair Stewart Wilson and Helen Mary Fox. Her father was a high ranking officer in the British Royal Army while her mother was a housewife.
Belinda kept moving around Europe all through her childhood due to her father’s postings at different places. She had spent her childhood in UK, Austria and Germany, before the family finally settled in London. It was after her father got a huge job as the Equerry of Queen Elizabeth II.
Belinda had developed an inclination towards performing arts at some point during her childhood years. She acted in theatrical plays in her school. She finished her schooling from St Mary’s School in Calne, Wiltshire. She graduated high school from Hurst Lodge School, located in Berkshire.
Following her school education, she decided to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an actor and enrolled into Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, in London. She graduated with a degree in classical acting. Following her graduation from the academy, she began auditioning for roles in films and television.
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Career
She made her acting debut in 1995 playing a small role in the television series titled ‘Shine on Harvey Moon.’ She followed it with a guest appearance in an episode, ‘Murder on the Links,’ of ‘Agatha Christie's Poirot’ and ‘Goodnight Sweetheart.’
Her career moved at a very slow pace until the late 1990s. In 1999, she played a supporting role in one episode of the sitcom ‘Days Like These.’
In 2001, she made her film debut finally with a supporting role as Camilla in the British comedy film titled ‘Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang).’ The film received average critical and commercial success. However, the film did not do much to further Belinda’s career, which was still somehow struggling.
In 2004, she returned to television with a small role in the television drama series titled ‘Holby City,’ and played Jo Wheeler in the episode titled ‘Under Pressure.’ She followed it with a guest role in the series titled ‘Look Around You’ and a three episodes long role as Amanda Panda in the series titled ‘Broken News.’
In 2007, she appeared playing a supporting role in the Australian mockumentary film titled ‘Razzle Dazzle: A Journey into Dance.’ The film was made on a very low budget and became a huge critical and commercial success. It was later known as one of the most successful Australian films of the last few years.
2007 was a very busy year for her as she appeared in a number of series’ such as ‘Jekyll,’ ‘The Whistleblowers’ and ‘Angelo’s.’ She was also seen playing various characters in the miniseries ‘The Peter Serafinowicz Show’ in 7 episodes.
In 2008, she received the biggest breakthrough of her acting career when she appeared playing Polly McKenzie, a very attractive mother of one of show’s leading characters in the sitcom titled ‘The Inbetweeners.’ She was however, just 13 years older than Simon Bird, who plays Will, her son.
Although hers was a recurring role in the series, she was one of the most loved characters. The series was a huge commercial and critical success and ran for 3 seasons and 18 episodes, with Belinda appearing in 10 of them.
In 2009, she played Christine Johnson in the science fiction drama series titled ‘Primeval.’ She had reprised her role in 6 episodes of the show, which was a huge critical and commercial success.
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In 2011, she further reprised her role as Polly, in the film version of the sitcom, titled ‘The Inbetweeners Movie.’ The film received huge critical acclaim and was also a commercial success. The film was followed by another sequel titled ‘The Inbetweeners 2.’ The film turned out to be even more successful than its predecessor both critically and commercially.
While playing Polly in the ‘The Inbetweeners’ franchise, she further appeared in television series’ such as ‘My Family,’ ‘Little Crackers,’ ‘Ripper Street’ and ‘Mr. Sloane.’ She also appeared playing Fiona Crossley in the 2014 series titled ‘The Evermoor Chronicles.’
In 2015, she appeared in four episodes of the series ‘Ordinary Lies.’ She played Alison in the series.
In 2017 and 2018, she appeared in a recurring of Annette Glennis in the series ‘Sick Note.’ She reprised her role in 8 episodes of the series, which was a critical and commercial success.
In 2018, she also appeared playing a supporting role as Ciara Cassidy in the series titled ‘Casualty.’ She followed with a guest role in the series titled ‘Counterpart.’
More recently, in 2019, she was seen playing a voice role in the video game titled ‘Anthem.’
Family & Personal Life
Belinda Stewart-Wilson dated actor Ben Miller and the couple got married in 2004. They had a son together, Sonny, before they got divorced in 2011.
Before Ben, she was briefly married to William Gethin and her first marriage lasted from 1997 to 2000.
Facts About Belinda Stewart-Wilson
Belinda Stewart-Wilson is an accomplished actress known for her roles in popular British comedies, such as "The Inbetweeners" and "Bridget Jones's Diary."
In addition to her acting career, she is also a talented voice actress, having lent her voice to various animated characters in TV shows and films.
Belinda Stewart-Wilson has a passion for travel and has explored many countries around the world, often sharing her adventures on social media.
She is a strong advocate for mental health awareness and has used her platform to raise awareness and support for mental health initiatives.
Outside of her professional life, Belinda Stewart-Wilson enjoys hobbies such as painting, hiking, and cooking, showcasing her creative and adventurous spirit.

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