Sarah Alexander

Sarah Alexander Headshot

Actress

Birth Date: January 3, 1971

Age: 53 years old

Birth Place: London, England, UK

Spouses: Peter Serafinowicz

As one of the most prolific television actresses of her generation, Sarah Alexander appeared on some of the most noteworthy British comedies of the 2000s. Her most memorable role came in 2000 when she starred as the straight-laced Susan Walker on the hit relationship comedy, "Coupling" (BBC 2000-2004).

After the show ended its run on the BBC, Alexander continued to nab parts on various BBC comedies, including "The Worst Week of My Life" (2004-06), "Mutual Friends" (2008), and "Me and Mr. Jones," among several others. Although primarily known for her comedic work, in 2013 Alexander joined the cast of the long-running mystery series, "Jonathan Creek" (BBC 1997- ), proving she was more than just a funny actress.

Born into a showbiz family (her father was a prominent non-fiction TV producer), Sarah Alexander was first bit by the acting bug at age 19, when she left home to perform at the famed Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

When she returned a few short weeks later, Alexander turned down a spot at the prestigious Manchester University to pursue acting full-time. Throughout her 20s, Alexander supported herself with small roles on British TV shows, including "Lovejoy" (BBC 1986-1994), "The Bill" (ITV 1984-2010) and "Red Dwarf" (BBC Two 1988-1999), among numerous others.

Her big break came in 2000 when she was cast as the wildly sensible Susan Walker on "Coupling." Alexander and her cast-mates became household names in Britain during the show's run, allowing her the mainstream credentials to pursue other projects when the show ended in 2004.

She followed the smash success of "Coupling" by appearing in the American version of the British comedy "Teachers" (NBC 2006). However, that show failed to find an audience across the pond and was abruptly cancelled during its first season.

Undeterred, Alexander nabbed recurring spots on several TV comedies over the next several years, including "Mutual Friends" and "Me and Mrs. Jones," as well as a small part in the fantasy adventure film "Stardust." By the early 2010s comedy was widely considered Alexander's professional strong suit, but that still did not prevent her from joining the cast of the BBC's ongoing mystery-crime show "Jonathan Creek."

Alexander appeared on the show in 2013 as Polly Creek, the wife of the show's lead investigative journalist and namesake.

Credits

Daemons' Roost

Actor
Polly Creek
Show
2016

We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story

Actor
Gilda Perry
Show
2015

Marley's Ghosts

Actor
Marley
Show
2015

UndercoverStream

Actor
DS Zoe Keller
Series
2015
75%

Drunk History

Self
Show
2015

Father BrownStream

Actor
Harriet Sykes
Series
2013

Me and Mrs Jones

Actor
Gemma Jones
Show
2012

Sunday Brunch

Guest
Show
2011

The Gobetweenies

Voice
Show
2011

Mutual Friends

Actor
Show
2010

The Pale Horse

Actor
Show
2010

I Could Never Be Your WomanStream

Actor
Jeannie
Movie
2007
67%

Teachers

Actor
Alice Fletcher
Show
2006

Derren Brown: The Gathering

Actor
Show
2005

Agatha Christie's MarpleStream

Actor
Series
2004

Green WingStream

Actor
Angela Hunter
Series
2004

Cbeebies Bedtime Stories

Guest
Show
2004

Worst Week of My Life

Actor
Show
2004

Perfect Strangers

Actor
Alix Mason
Movie
2004

Jonathan Creek

Actor
Polly Creek
Show
2003

Smack the Pony Christmas Specials

Actor
Show
2003

Drop the Dead DonkeyStream

Guest Star
Series
2002

The New Adventures of Pinocchio

Actor
Felinet
Movie
2001

CouplingStream

Actor
Susan Walker
Series
2000

Going Off Big Time

Actor
Stacey Bannerman
Movie
2000

Smack the Pony

Actor
Show
1999

Summer in the Suburbs

Actor
Maisie
Movie
1999

Dawson's CreekStream

Guest Star
Series
1998

Urban Ghost Story

Makeup Artist
Movie
1998

Midsomer MurdersStream

Actor
Fliss Inkpen-Thomas
Series
1997

Midsomer MurdersStream

Guest Star
Fliss Inkpen-Thomas
Series
1997

Catherine Cookson Dramas

Actor
lady Agnes Myton
Show
1995

Seaview Knights

Actor
Jackie
Movie
1994

Pretty Princess

Actor
Ursula
Movie
1993

Red DwarfStream

Guest Star
Queen
Series
1988

The Bill

Actor
Madeline Dexter
Show
1984