Louise Ford

Louise Ford is a British comedian and actress. She has appeared in comedy television including children's sketch series Horrible Histories (2015–2018) and performed a leading role in Crashing (2016). She portrayed a fictionalised version of Catherine, Princess of Wales in The Windsors (2016–present).[1] She has performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Yasmine Akram[2] and with Cariad Lloyd.[3]

Louise Ford
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian
Years active2007–present
Partner(s)James Acaster (2011–2013)
Rowan Atkinson (2014–present)
Children1

Personal life

Ford graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2007.[4] After working with actor Rowan Atkinson on the play Quartermaine's Terms in 2013, the pair began a relationship, leading to Atkinson separating from his wife in 2014 and finalising divorce in 2015. Ford was previously in a relationship with comedian James Acaster between 2011 and 2013.[5][6][7] Ford and Atkinson have one child, a daughter born in 2017.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2012 Fast Girls Jane
2016 Denial Press Conf. Reporter 3
2021 The Dinner Party Amy Short film

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Law & Order: UK Sharon Episode: "Care"
M.I. High Katrina Houseman Episode: "Family Tree"
My Almost Famous Family Verity Episode: "Bittersweet Symphony"
2011 Doc Martin Mallory Wilson Episode: "Ever After"
Misfits Katie Episode: "#3.2"
2011–2013 Chickens Gracie 6 episodes
2012 Doubt on Loan Mia Television film
2013 It's Kevin Various 3 episodes
2014 Ludus The Herculean (voice) 6 episodes
In the Flesh Nina Episode: "#2.6"
We Hate Paul Revere Rachel Revere Television film
2015 Horrible Histories Various / Saxon Lady 4 episodes
Not Safe for Work Doctor Mini-series, Episode: "#1.4"
2015–2018 Curious Under the Stars Diane 25 episodes
2016 Crashing Kate 6 episodes
2016–2023 The Windsors Kate 21 episodes
2024 Avoidance Leila 2 episodes

References
  1. Duggins, Alexi (6 May 2016). "The Windsors: behind the scenes of a right royal send-up". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  2. Merritt, Stephanie (11 August 2011). "Edinburgh comedy notebook: When it's better to be funny-looking". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  3. Logan, Brian (7 August 2014). "Act like a standup: Cariad Lloyd's shapeshifting comedy in Edinburgh". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  4. "Louise Ford". RADA. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  5. "Rose Matafeo's ex-boyfriend James Acaster opens up about being dumped for Mr Bean". Stuff. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  6. "Mr Bean leaves wife of 24 years for younger woman". Stuff. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  7. "Rowan Atkinson divorced in 65 seconds on grounds of his 'unreasonable behaviour'". The Daily Telegraph. 10 November 2015. Archived from the original on 10 January 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
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