Joanna Vanderham Biography: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Instagram, Height, Siblings, Parents, Wiki

Joanna Vanderham is an actress who gained widespread recognition through her leading performances in British television dramas and stage productions.

She rose to prominence after making her professional screen debut as Cathy Connor in the Sky One crime drama The Runaway. This performance earned her critical acclaim and an International Emmy Award nomination.

She further established her reputation by starring as Denise Lovett in the BBC period drama The Paradise and portraying Penelope Blake in the martial arts drama Warrior.

Alongside her television career, Vanderham has built an impressive stage résumé with acclaimed performances for the Royal Shakespeare Company and other leading British theatres, making her one of Scotland’s notable contemporary actresses.

Joanna Vanderham
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Joanna Vanderham
Born:	October 18, 1991 (age 34 years old)
Place of Birth:	Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	Scottish and Dutch
Height:	5 feet 7 inches
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Tom Vanderham, Jill Belch
Siblings:	Janette Vanderham, Jamie Vanderham, Lucy Vanderham
Relationship:	Engaged
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$2 million dollars

Early Life and Education

Born on October 18, 1991, Joanna Vanderham turned 35 years old in 2026. She spent her early childhood in Perth before moving to Scone and later growing up in Dundee, Scotland.

She was raised by her parents, Tom Vanderham and Jill Belch, until they separated when she was 11 years old. Her father is Dutch, while her mother is a professor of cardiovascular medicine and research.

She grew up alongside her three siblings, Jamie, Janette, and Lucy Vanderham. After completing her secondary education at the High School of Dundee, she enrolled at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff to study acting.

During her second year at the college, she landed her first professional television role, launching her acting career before graduation.

Personal Life

Joanna Vanderham maintains a highly private personal life, but she is currently engaged to British musician Ben Hudson McIldowie, famously known by his stage persona Mr Hudson.

The couple, who have been together for several years, frequently balance their demanding creative careers while keeping their relationship out of the relentless media spotlight.

Career

Joanna Vanderham began her professional acting career in 2011 after being cast as Cathy Connor in The Runaway. Her performance received widespread praise and earned her an International Emmy Award nomination for Best Actress.

She went on to star as Denise Lovett in the BBC period drama The Paradise, followed by notable roles in Dancing on The Edge, Banished, The Living and the Dead, Retribution, and The Control Room. She also gained international recognition for portraying Penelope Blake in the action drama Warrior.

Away from television, Vanderham has appeared in several acclaimed stage productions, including Othello with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Richard III at the Almeida Theatre. She continued expanding her television career with roles in Crime and the historical drama Outrageous.

Awards

• International Emmy Awards (2012) – Nominated for Best Actress for The Runaway
• Ian Charleson Awards (2017) – Commendation for Richard III

Net Worth

Joanna Vanderham’s net worth is estimated at $ 2 million.

She has built her wealth through her work in television, theatre, film, and voice acting, with leading roles in several successful British drama series.

Social Media

• Instagram: @joannavanderhamofficial

Filmography

• The Runaway (2011)
• What Maisie Knew (2012)
• The Paradise (2012)
• Dancing on the Edge (2013)
• Banished (2015)
• The Go-Between (2015)
• The Living and the Dead (2016)
• Retribution (2016)
• The Boy with the Topknot (2017)
• Warrior (2019)
• The Control Room (2022)
• Crime (2023)
• Outrageous (2025)