Ingrid Oliver

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Actress • Comedian

Birth Date: November 26, 1977

Age: 47 years old

Birth Place: London, England, UK

Spouses: Richard Osman

Ingrid Oliver is a British actress, comedian, and writer best known for her role as Osgood in the long-running BBC science fiction series "Doctor Who." Born on February 25, 1977, in London, she rose to prominence as one half of the comedy duo Watson & Oliver, alongside Lorna Watson, with whom she starred in the BBC sketch show "Watson & Oliver."

In addition to "Doctor Who," Oliver has appeared in various British television shows and films, including "The Hustle," "Silent Witness," "Peep Show," "Doc Martin," and "Last Christmas." Her distinctive style blends sharp comedic timing with a relatable, endearing presence, and she has also worked extensively as a writer and performer in both television and radio comedy.

Credits

Beyond ParadiseStream

Actor
Cassie Parker
Series
2023

Doctor Who: Redacted

Voice
Petronella Osgood
Show
2022

Defending The Guilty

Actor
Fiona
Show
2019

Party's Over

Voice
Show
2019

The Hustle

Actor
Brigitte Desjardins
Movie
2019

Last ChristmasStream

Actor
Police Woman Crowley
Movie
2019
46%

Richard Osman's House of Games

Contestant
Game Show
2017

You, Me and HimStream

Actor
Lily
Movie
2017
42%

Father BrownStream

Actor
Gaynor Garfield
Series
2013

Watson & Oliver

Actor
Show
2012

Watson & Oliver

Screenwriter
Show
2012

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Self
Show
2011

Todd MargaretStream

Guest Star
Series
2010
72%

Elvenquest

Voice
Penthiselea
Show
2009

Plus One

Actor
Rebecca Black
Show
2009

Doctor WhoStream

Actor
Osgood
Series
2005
90%

Doctor WhoStream

Guest Star
Osgood
Series
2005
90%

Peep ShowStream

Guest Star
Series
2003
96%

Silent WitnessStream

Actor
Briggs
Series
1996