Pamela Stephenson
Stand-up comedian from New Zealand ๐ณ๐ฟ
About Pamela Stephenson
Pamela Stephenson, Lady Connolly (born 4 December 1949) is a New Zealand-born Australian and British psychologist, writer, actress, and comedian. Born in Takapuna, Auckland, she moved with her family to Australia in 1953 and studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney before emigrating to the United Kingdom in 1976. She gained prominence with her breakthrough role alongside Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, and Griff Rhys Jones in the satirical sketch show Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979-1982), and in 1981 she was shortlisted for BAFTAs in the Actress and Light Entertainment performance categories. She appeared in the films History of the World, Part I (1981) and Superman III (1983), and was cast in season 10 of Saturday Night Live from 1984 to 1985. After a career change to clinical psychology, she wrote several books, presented the interview show Shrink Rap, and published her autobiography The Varnished Untruth in 2012.
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Frequently asked questions
Was Pamela Stephenson on Not the Nine O'Clock News?
Yes, her breakthrough came in the satirical sketch show Not the Nine O'Clock News, which ran from 1979 to 1982, alongside Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones.
Where is Pamela Stephenson from?
Pamela Stephenson was born in Takapuna, Auckland, in 1949, grew up in Australia, trained at NIDA in Sydney and moved to the United Kingdom in 1976.
Was Pamela Stephenson on Saturday Night Live?
Yes, she was cast in season 10 of Saturday Night Live and was part of the show from 1984 to 1985.
Which films did Pamela Stephenson appear in?
Her film roles include History of the World, Part I (1981) and Superman III (1983).
Was Pamela Stephenson shortlisted for BAFTAs?
Yes, in 1981 she was shortlisted for BAFTAs in both the Actress and Light Entertainment performance categories.
What did Pamela Stephenson do after comedy?
She changed careers to clinical psychology, wrote several books, presented the interview show Shrink Rap and in 2012 published her autobiography, The Varnished Untruth.
