Lily Allen is a British singer, songwriter, author, actress, and businesswoman.
Her music career incorporates elements of electropop, R&B, ska, and reggae.
Throughout her long spanning music career, Allen has released fourth studio albums: 'It's Not Me, It's You' (2009), 'Sheezus' (2014) both records topped the UK Albums Charts and 'Alright, Still' (2006) and 'No Shame' (2018) which peaked at 2 and 8 on the United Kingdom, respectively. As well, she has topped the UK Singles Charts in three occasions, with the number #1 smash hits: 'Smile' (2006), 'The Fear' (2009), and Somewhere Only We Know (2014). She has received several recognitions for her music, including nominations for nine BRIT Awards (including one win for British Female Solo Artist in 2010), one Grammy Award nomination for Best Alternative Album (Alright, Still), three Ivor Novello Awards wins, one Mercury Prize nomination for Album Of The Year (No Shame), and twelve NME Awards (including three wins). As an actress, Allen made her debut on the big screen on 'How to Build a Girl' (2019), and in 2021, she made her West End debut in the new play '2:22 A Ghost Story', for which she received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress.
In 2018, Allen released her autobiographical book, 'My Thoughts Exactly' to positive reviews, and several extracts from the book generated considerable press coverage prior to release.
She currently stars on the Sky Atlantic original comedy series, 'Dreamland' (2023–)
Known For
Dreamland
Mel · (6 episodes)
2023
How to Build a Girl
Elizabeth Taylor
2020
Shopping with Keith Lemon
(1 episode)
2019
The Big Narstie Show
Self · (1 episode)
2018
The Michael McIntyre Chat Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(1 episode)
2014
Robbie Williams - One Night At the Palladium
2013
The Last Leg
Self · (1 episode)
2013
P!NK: VH1 Storytellers
Herself
2012
The Jonathan Ross Show
Self · (1 episode)
2011
Lily Allen: From Riches to Rags
Self · (3 episodes)
2011
A League of Their Own
Self · (1 episode)
2010
Children in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hall
Self
2009
Live from Studio Five
Self · (2 episodes)
2009
Lily Allen: Exit Festival 2009
Herself
2009
Lily Allen - Montreux
2009
Lily Allen - Main Square Festival in Arras
Herself
2009
100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s
(5 episodes)
2009
Lily Allen: Live In London
Self
2009
Lily Allen and Friends
Self - Host · (8 episodes)
2008
The Graham Norton Show
Self · (2 episodes)
2007
Transmission
(1 episode)
2006
The Friday Night Project
Self - Host · (2 episodes)
2005
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
Self · (1 episode)
2002
The Yob
Child in Promo
1988
Night and Day
Mary Datchet
Concert for Diana
Self
2007
The One Show
Self · (1 episode)
2006
Big Fat Quiz
Self - Contestant · (1 episode)
2004
Best Week Ever
(1 episode)
2004
Richard & Judy
Self · (1 episode)
2001
Elizabeth
Lady in Waiting
1998
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self · (1 episode)
1996
Soccer AM
Self · (1 episode)
1995
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)
1993
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(1 episode)
1992
The Comic Strip Presents...
Child in Promo · (1 episode)
1982
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · (1 episode)
1975
Top of the Pops
Self · (1 episode)
1964
Today
Self · (1 episode)
1952