Miranda Hart British Comedian Born 1972 in Torquay
Miranda Hart · actor and television actor · British
Known for
Biography
Miranda Hart, born 14 December 1972 in Torquay, is a British comedian. She is recognised for appearances in Emma (2020) and Spy (2015).
Early life
She is the daughter of David Hart Dyke. Her education includes Downe House, Academy of Live and Recorded Arts and University of the West of England.
Career
Her screen career on record begins in 2006 with Hyperdrive. The 2000s brought I Want Candy (2007) and Miranda (2009). Her 2010s credits include Call the Midwife (2012) and The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018).
Miranda Hart’s credits add up to 5 films and 5 TV series from 2006 to 2020. Drama is the most frequent genre among her listed titles (2). Spy (2015) is recorded with a worldwide box office of $236 million.
Recognition
She has been nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance in 2016.
Personal life
She has been married to Richard Fairs since 2024.
Filmography
10 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Emma | Miss Bates | Film |
| 2018 | The Nutcracker and the Four Realms | Film | |
| 2015 | Spy | Nancy B. Artingstall | Film |
| 2012– | Call the Midwife | TV series | |
| 2009– | Miranda | TV series | |
| 2007 | I Want Candy | Film | |
| 2007 | Magicians | Bank Manager | Film |
| 2006– | Hyperdrive | TV series | |
| 2006– | Not Going Out | Barbara | TV series |
| Rush Hour | TV series |
Awards and nominations
0 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance | Nominated |
Miranda Hart on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 1.4M @realmirandahart
- Engagement rate
- 2.84% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 39,918
- Average comments
- 347 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Miranda Hart?
Miranda Hart is 53 years old, born on 14 December 1972 in Torquay.
What is Miranda Hart known for?
Miranda Hart is known for playing Miss Bates in Emma (2020).
What is Miranda Hart’s nationality?
Miranda Hart is British, born in Torquay.
Who is Miranda Hart married to?
Miranda Hart is married to Richard Fairs; they married in 2024.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q2217295), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Rodwey 2004 · CC BY-SA 2.0
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