Louise Ford (born 1982 or 1983) is a British comedian and actress. She is known for her roles in comedy television, including the children's sketch series Horrible Histories (2015–2018). She played a leading role as Kate in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's sitcom Crashing (2016).
Early life and education Louise Ford graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2007. Career Ford has appeared in comedy television, including children's sketch series Horrible Histories (2015–2018) and performed a leading role in Crashing (2016).
She portrayed a fictionalised version of Catherine, Princess of Wales in The Windsors (2016–present).
Ford has also performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Yasmine Akram (2011) and with Cariad Lloyd (2014).
Personal life Ford was in a relationship with comedian James Acaster from 2011 to 2013. After working with actor Rowan Atkinson, then aged 58, on the play Quartermaine's Terms in 2013, Ford, then aged 31, left Acaster and began a relationship with Atkinson, leading to his separation from his wife in 2014 and finalising divorce in 2015. She and Atkinson have a daughter, born in 2017.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2012 Fast Girls Jane 2016 Denial Press Conf. Reporter 3 2021 The Dinner Party Amy Short film
Television Year Title Role Notes 2009 Law & Order: UK Sharon Episode: "Care" M.I. High Katrina Houseman Episode: "Family Tree" My Almost Famous Family Verity Episode: "Bittersweet Symphony" 2011 Doc Martin Mallory Wilson Episode: "Ever After" Misfits Katie Episode: "#3.2" 2011–2013 Chickens Gracie 6 episodes 2012 Doubt on Loan Mia Television film 2013 It's Kevin Various 3 episodes 2014 Ludus The Herculean (voice) 6 episodes In the Flesh Nina Episode: "#2.6" We Hate Paul Revere Rachel Revere Television film 2015 Horrible Histories Various / Saxon Lady 4 episodes Not Safe for Work Doctor Mini-series, Episode: "#1.4" 2015–2018 Curious Under the Stars Diane 25 episodes 2016 Crashing Kate 6 episodes 2016–2023 The Windsors Kate 21 episodes 2024 Avoidance Leila 2 episodes
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