British female film directors
12 British women directors with bios, photos and facts
Updated on October 15, 2026
On Fametown we have 12 British women directors with their own profiles: bios, filmographies, height, zodiac sign and photo galleries. The most popular right now are Karen Gillan, Rebecca Hall and S.J. Clarkson. Their average height is 1.75 m. The youngest is Karen Gillan, at 38 years old.
Most Popular
Karen Gillan38 years old · 1.80 m · 64 photosAmy Pond#2
Rebecca Hall44 years old · 1.75 m · 34 photosVicky Cristina Barcelona#3
S.J. ClarksonMadame Web#4
Emerald Fennell41 years oldPromising Young Woman#5
Rachel Ward69 years old · 1.75 mThe Thorn Birds#6
Annabelle Dexter-Jones39 years old · 1.75 m · 17 photosNaomi Pierce#7
Ida Lupino† 77 years old · 1.63 mThe Hitch-Hiker#8
Jessica Hynes53 years old · 1.68 mSpaced#9
Susan Tully58 years old · 1.61 mMichelle Fowler in EastEnders#10
Eve Best55 years old · 2.03 mHouse of the Dragon#11
Julia Davis60 years old · 1.74 mNighty Night#12
Emily Mortimer55 years old · 1.71 m · 19 photosThe NewsroomHow tall are you? Compare yourself with each celebrity and save your favorites.
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Ranked by height.
Eve Best55 years old · 2.03 mHouse of the Dragon#2Karen Gillan38 years old · 1.80 m · 64 photosAmy Pond#3Rebecca Hall44 years old · 1.75 m · 34 photosVicky Cristina Barcelona#4Rachel Ward69 years old · 1.75 mThe Thorn Birds#5Annabelle Dexter-Jones39 years old · 1.75 m · 17 photosNaomi Pierce#6Julia Davis60 years old · 1.74 mNighty Night#7Emily Mortimer55 years old · 1.71 m · 19 photosThe Newsroom#8Jessica Hynes53 years old · 1.68 mSpacedFun Facts
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How many British women directors are there on Fametown?
We currently have 12 British women directors with profiles on Fametown, and the list grows every week.
Who is the most famous one on the list?
Karen Gillan is the most popular right now, based on searches and visits to their celebrity profile.
Who is the tallest?
Eve Best, who stands 2.03 m tall. At the other end is Susan Tully, at 1.61 m.
Who is the youngest?
Karen Gillan, born November 28, 1987.