Name: Zoë Wanamaker
Born: 13th May 1949
Where: New York, USA
Height: 5’3 (1.61m)
Although born in the US, Zoë and her family moved to London when she was just 3 years old. Her father Sam was an actor and director, and her mother Charlotte was an actress and radio star. Zoë decided at the age of ten that she would like to follow in their footsteps and become an actress, despite their objections. She also trained in dancing and attended art school, and even considered becoming a nun before she decided to seriously pursue acting.
Zoë attended the Central School of Speech and Drama in London for 3 years before diving straight into theatre work in 1970. She established quite an impressive body of work, then also moved onto television and film work. She is probably best known for her role as Susan in the BBC series My Family, but we know her as Madam Hooch the flying Professor and Quidditch referee from the Philosopher’s Stone.
Trivia
- Zoë is married to actor/writer Gawn Grainger and has two step-children
- She has been nominated for many awards and won two Best Actress Olivier awards, among others
- In 2000 she was awarded a CBE by the Queen
- She also does extensive charity work
- Zoë suffers from dyslexia
Info from
ZoeWanamaker.com.
Recent Filmography 2008 - My Family - Susan Harper (84 episodes, 2000-2008)
2007 - Agatha Christie’s Poirot - Ariadne Oliver (4 episodes, 2005-2007)
2006 - Doctor WhoCassandra (2 episodes, 2005-2006)
- Terry Pratchett's Johnny and the Bomb - Mrs. Tachyon
2005 - A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets - Countess of Pembroke
- Marple: A Murder Is Announced - Letitia Blacklock
2004 - Five Children and It – Martha
2001 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Madame Hooch
- The Dark - Tooth Fairy (voice)
- Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years - Tania Braithwaite
Filmography from
Imdb.
Contact Info
Zoë Wanamaker
Madame Hooch
PS/SS
c/o Conway Van Gelder Limited
18-21 Jermyn Street
London
SW1Y 6HP
England
Contact info from
Veritaserum.
Wanamaker, Zoë - Madam Hooch 
