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Who is Kerry Godliman and who’s her husband Ben Abell?

KERRY Godliman is a British comedian and actress.

Her quick-witted jokes and acting skills have landed her roles in TV Drama to live comedy. Here's everything we know about the After Life star.

 Kerry Godliman is a star of screen and stand up
Kerry Godliman is a star of screen and stand upCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Who is Kerry Godliman?

Kerry Godliman, 45, is from Ealing, London.

She trained at the Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama in South London.

Kerry is best known for appearances on Mock The Week, Live At The Apollo, Jack Dee’s Referendum HelpDesk, Celebrity Pointless and 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

 Most recently, Kerry features in Ricky Gervais' series After Life
Most recently, Kerry features in Ricky Gervais' series After Life

What has Kerry Godliman starred in?

Kerri Godliman has starred in a range of TV series.

Most recently, she has featured in Ricky Gervais' Netflix series After Life.

She plays Gervais' character’s dead wife Lisa, appearing in video footage and posthumous messages. Her role, though comedic, is incredibly poignant.

She has previously worked with Ricky Gervais on his Channel 4 sitcom Derek in which she played care home manager Hannah.

Kerry is reprising her role as Nicky alongside Jack Dee in Bad Move
She also had a leading role as Nicky alongside Jack Dee in the Credit: �Open Mike Productions

Kerry has also featured in Netflix mockumentary film Mascots alongside Jane Lynch, Parker Posey, Fred Willard and Jane Lynch.

In series one of Our Girl she played mother Belinda Dawes and took on the role of Liz Carter in the Sky One sitcom Carters Get Rich.

In Damned she guest starred for one episode alongside Alan Davies and Jo Brand.

She also had a leading role as Nicky alongside Jack Dee in the ITV comedy Bad Move. 

Kerry was also part of series seven of Dave's hit series Taskmaster where the guests are giving challenges by Greg Davies, overseen by Alex Horne.

Who is her husband Ben Abell?

Kerry's husband Ben Abell is an actor and the pair tied the knot in 2008.

He has had minor roles in The Snowman, Luther and Sherlock

The couple live in South London.

They have two children - Elsie and Frank.

First look at season two of Jack Dee's ITV comedy Bad Move


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