Belinda Stewart-Wilson is a British actress best known for portraying Polly McKenzie (“Will’s mum”) in The Inbetweeners television series and its two feature films.
She is also recognized for her roles in The IT Crowd, Jekyll, Primeval, The Evermoor Chronicles, Stay Close, and numerous British television comedies and dramas.
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| Real Name: | Belinda Anthea Stewart-Wilson |
| Stage Name: | Belinda Stewart-Wilson |
| Born: | April 16, 1971 (age 55 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Kensington, London, England |
| Nationality: | British |
| Ethnicity: | White British |
| Education: | Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art; St Mary’s School, Calne; Hurst Lodge School |
| Height: | Approximately 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Religion: | Not publicly disclosed |
| Parents: | Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Blair Stewart-Wilson (father) and Helen Mary Fox (mother) |
| Siblings: | Alice Stewart-Wilson and Sophia Stewart-Wilson |
| Spouse: | Ben Miller (m. 2004; div. 2011) |
| Relationship: | Divorced |
| Children: | One son (Sonny Miller) |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Net Worth: | Approximately $2–4 million USD (estimated) |
Early Life and Education
Belinda Stewart-Wilson was born on April 16, 1971, in Kensington, London. She is the youngest of three daughters of Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Blair Stewart-Wilson, a British Army officer who later served as an Equerry to Queen Elizabeth II, and Helen Mary Fox.
During her childhood, she lived in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Austria due to her father’s military career before the family settled in London.
She attended St Mary’s School, Calne, Hurst Lodge School, and later trained in classical acting at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.
Career
Belinda Stewart-Wilson began her acting career in the early 1990s with television appearances in If You See God, Tell Him, Shine on Harvey Moon, Goodnight Sweetheart, and Agatha Christie’s Poirot.
She also appeared in films including La Passione and Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang), steadily building a reputation in British television and cinema.
Her breakthrough came when she portrayed Polly McKenzie, the attractive mother of Will McKenzie, in The Inbetweeners (2008–2010).
The role became one of the most memorable characters in the hit comedy series, and she reprised it in The Inbetweeners Movie (2011) and The Inbetweeners 2 (2014).
She also played Barbara Reynholm and later Victoria Reynholm in The IT Crowd, appeared as Nikki in Jekyll, Christine Johnson in Primeval, Fiona Crossley in The Evermoor Chronicles, Ciara Cassidy in Casualty, and Sarah Green in Stay Close.
More recently, she voiced characters in Mass Effect: Andromeda, Anthem, World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Awards and Recognition
- Cast member of the multi-award-winning sitcom The Inbetweeners.
- Appeared in Look Around You, winner of the Rose d’Or Award for Best Comedy.
- The Peter Serafinowicz Show Christmas Special was nominated for a BAFTA.
- Widely recognized for her performances in British comedy and drama television.
Personal Life
Belinda Stewart-Wilson married actor and comedian Ben Miller in 2004, and they welcomed a son, Sonny, in 2006. The couple divorced in 2011.
She has generally maintained a private personal life while continuing to work in television, film, and voice acting.
Net Worth
Belinda Stewart-Wilson‘s estimated net worth is between $2 million and $4 million USD, earned through her career in television, film, and voice acting.
Filmography
Films
- Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
- La Passione (1996)
- Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang) (2001)
- Razzle Dazzle: A Journey into Dance (2007)
- Huge (2010)
- The Inbetweeners Movie (2011)
- The Inbetweeners 2 (2014)
- Peripheral (2018)
- Licence to Love (2023)
Television
- If You See God, Tell Him (1993)
- Shine on Harvey Moon (1995)
- Goodnight Sweetheart (1996)
- Agatha Christie’s Poirot (1996)
- Holby City (2004)
- Look Around You (2005)
- Broken News (2005)
- Jekyll (2007)
- The IT Crowd (2007–2010)
- The Peter Serafinowicz Show (2007–2008)
- The Inbetweeners (2008–2010)
- Primeval (2009)
- Ripper Street (2013)
- The Evermoor Chronicles (2014–2016)
- Ordinary Lies (2015)
- Casualty (2018)
- Stay Close (2021)
- Toast of Tinseltown (2022)