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Miranda Hart

actress, comedian and writer

Born: English

Miranda Katherine Hart Dyke, is an English actress, comedian and writer. She has won three Royal Television Society awards, four British Comedy Awards and four BAFTA nominations for her self-driven semi-autobiographical BBC sitcom Miranda (2009–2015).

Before her own series was commissioned, Hart made appearances in various BBC sitcoms, including The Vicar of Dibley (2005), Hyperdrive (2006–2007) and Not Going Out (2006–2009). She appeared as Camilla "Chummy" Fortescue-Cholmondeley-Browne in the BBC drama series Call the Midwife (2012–2015) and made her Hollywood debut in the action comedy film Spy (2015).

Hart has written five books: Is It Just Me? (2012), The Best of Miranda (2014), Peggy and Me (2016), Miranda Hart's Daily Dose of Such Fun! (2017) and I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You (2024). In 2017, Hart presented the Royal Variety Performance in the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, making her the first solo female presenter in 105 years.

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English actress, comedian and writer

Miranda Hart's Historical Timeline

  1. Miranda Hart is born

    Miranda Hart, English actress, comedian and writer, known for english actress, comedian and writer, was born on 1973-12-14. Miranda Katherine Hart Dyke, is an English actress, comedian and writer.

  2. TV comedy "Miranda," written by and starring Miranda Hart and Tom Ellis, premieres on BBC Two in the UK

    Miranda is a British television sitcom written by and starring the eponymous comedian Miranda Hart. It originally aired on BBC Two from 9 November 2009, and later on BBC One.

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When was Miranda Hart born?
Miranda Hart was born on 1973-12-14 (English).
What is Miranda Hart known for?
English actress, comedian and writer
What historical events involved Miranda Hart?
Miranda Hart was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Miranda Hart is born, TV comedy "Miranda," written by and starring Miranda Hart and Tom Ellis, premieres on BBC Two in the UK.

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