Katherine Parkinson, 1978
Actors · March 9, 1978
Katherine Parkinson
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Katherine Parkinson is 48 years old, born March 9, 1978 in United Kingdom · Pisces.
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About
Katherine Parkinson became a household name playing Jen Barber on Channel 4's The IT Crowd, a role that won her a BAFTA for Best Female Comedy Performance in 2014. Born in 1978, the English actress trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and has since balanced screen work—including the sci-fi series Humans (2015–2018) and films like The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society—with acclaimed stage roles in plays such as Home, I'm Darling, which earned her an Olivier Award nomination. A Pisces, she brings precision to both comedic timing and dramatic depth.
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Biography
Katherine Parkinson's breakout came via Jen Barber on Channel 4's The IT Crowd, a comedic performance that won her the BAFTA for Best Female Comedy Performance in 2014. Born in 1978 in Britain, she studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, establishing herself as a trained stage and screen actor. Her film work spans indie drama to period pieces: she appeared in The Boat That Rocked (2009) and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018). On television, she was a core cast member of the medical drama Doc Martin for three series between 2005 and 2009, and later co-starred in all three seasons of the AMC/Channel 4 science-fiction series Humans, which ran from 2015 to 2018. Stage has remained central to her practice: she performed in The Seagull (2007), Cock (2009), and Home, I'm Darling (2018), the last earning her a nomination for the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Play. As an actor, Parkinson navigates ensemble comedies, intimate dramas, and theatrical work with equal rigour. A Pisces born in early March, her career reflects the sign's adaptability across genres.
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Trivia
- Won the BAFTA for Best Female Comedy Performance in 2014 for her role as Jen Barber in The IT Crowd.
- Studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, grounding her craft in classical theatrical training.
- Received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play for her performance in Home, I'm Darling (2018).
- Co-starred in all three series of the sci-fi drama Humans on AMC and Channel 4, spanning 2015–2018.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Katherine Parkinson tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
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Frequently asked
- How old is Katherine Parkinson?
- Katherine Parkinson is 48 years old (born March 9, 1978).
- When is Katherine Parkinson's birthday?
- Katherine Parkinson was born on March 9, 1978.
- What is Katherine Parkinson's zodiac sign?
- Katherine Parkinson is a Pisces, born March 9, 1978.
- What is Katherine Parkinson's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Katherine Parkinson was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Katherine Parkinson from?
- Katherine Parkinson is from United Kingdom.
- What does Katherine Parkinson do?
- Katherine Parkinson is a actor.
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