
Lily Allen
Biography
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

TV
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014

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Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
1975

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Top of the Pops
Self
1964

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The Graham Norton Show
Self
2007

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
2003

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Musical Guest
1993

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992

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Richard & Judy
Self
2001

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Soccer AM
Self
1995

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Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self
1996

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The Last Leg
Self
2013

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Today
Self
1952

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The Jonathan Ross Show
Self
2011

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A League of Their Own
Self
2010

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The Comic Strip Presents...
Child in Promo
1982

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Best Week Ever
2004

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Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
Self
2002

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Big Fat Quiz
Self - Contestant
2004

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CBS Mornings
Self
2021

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The Big Narstie Show
Self
2018
Filmography
2026FilmNight & Dayas Mary Datchet2023TVDreamlandas Mel2021TVCBS Morningsas Self2020FilmHow to Build a Girlas Elizabeth Taylor2019TVShopping with Keith Lemon2018TVThe Big Narstie Showas Self2017TVSounds Like Friday Nightas Self2014TVThe Michael McIntyre Chat Showas Self - Guest2014TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonas Self2013FilmRobbie Williams - One Night At the Palladiumas Self2013TVThe Last Legas Self2012FilmP!NK: VH1 Storytellersas Herself2012FilmDamien Hirst: The First Look2011TVThe Jonathan Ross Showas Self2011TVLily Allen: From Riches to Ragsas Self2010TVA League of Their Ownas Self2009FilmChildren in Need Rocks the Royal Albert Hallas Self2009TVLive from Studio Fiveas Self2009FilmLily Allen: Exit Festival 2009as Herself2009FilmLily Allen - Montreux2009FilmLily Allen - Main Square Festival in Arrasas Herself2009TV100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s2009FilmLily Allen: Live In Londonas Self2008TVLily Allen and Friendsas Self - Host2007FilmConcert for Dianaas Self2007TVThe Graham Norton Showas Self2006TVTransmission2005TVThe Friday Night Projectas Self - Host2004TVBig Fat Quizas Self - Contestant2004TVBest Week Ever2003TVJimmy Kimmel Live!as Self2002TVAnt & Dec's Saturday Night Takeawayas Self2001TVRichard & Judyas Self1998FilmElizabethas Lady in Waiting1996TVNever Mind the Buzzcocksas Self1995TVSoccer AMas Self1993TVLate Night with Conan O'Brienas Self - Musical Guest1992TVThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno1988FilmThe Yobas Child in Promo1982TVThe Comic Strip Presents...as Child in Promo1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self - Musical Guest1964TVTop of the Popsas Self1952TVTodayas Self