Pippa Haywood Biography: Films, Awards, Children, Wife, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity

Pippa Haywood (born Philippa Jane Haywood on 6 May 1961 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire) is an English actress renowned for her versatility across television, film, theatre, and radio.

Trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, she gained fame as Helen Brittas in The Brittas Empire (1991–1997) and as Joanna Clore in Green Wing (2004–2006), winning the 2005 Rose d’Or for Best Female Comedy Performance.

Profile

• Full Name: Philippa Jane Haywood
• Stage Name: Pippa Haywood
• Born: 6 May 1961
• Age: 64 years old
• Birthplace: Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
• Nationality: British / English
• Occupation: Actress (film, television, theatre, voice)
• Height: 5 feet and 8 inches tall 8 (1.73 m)
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Haywood
• Siblings: Two
• Spouse: Malcolm Newberry
• Children: Molly Newberry, Amy Newberry
• Relationship Status: Married
• Net Worth: . $5 million

Early Life and Education

Pippa Haywood was born on May 6, 1961, in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England. She is 64 years old. She was born into a British family and raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Haywood, alongside her two siblings.

Pippa is of White British ethnicity and practices Christianity. From an early age, she showed an interest in the performing arts, which eventually led her to pursue acting as a career.

She attended Hatfield Girls’ Grammar School for her early education. After completing secondary school, she went on to train professionally at the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, where she developed her craft and laid the foundation for her future success in theatre, television, and film.

Career

Pippa Haywood began her acting career in the 1980s, initially appearing in various stage productions before moving into television and film. Her breakthrough came in the early 1990s when she played Helen Brittas in the BBC sitcom The Brittas Empire (1991–1997), which became a household favorite in the UK.

She gained further recognition for her role as Joanna Clore in the BAFTA-nominated Channel 4 comedy series Green Wing (2004–2006), a performance that earned her the Rose d’Or award in 2005 for Best Female Comedy Performance. In addition to her comedic work, Pippa has showcased her versatility in several dramatic roles.

She starred as Harriet Allison in the BBC drama Prisoners’ Wives (2012–2013), and as Detective Superintendent Julie Dodson in ITV’s police procedural Scott & Bailey (2012–2016). In 2018, she appeared as Chief Superintendent Lorraine Craddock in the critically acclaimed BBC thriller Bodyguard.

She has also made appearances in popular British series such as Father Brown, Midsomer Murders, Poirot, Lewis, Mr Selfridge, The Bill, and EastEnders. More recently, she featured in productions like Bridgerton, Magpie Murders, and Best Interests.

On stage, Pippa has performed with leading theatre companies, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, and Royal Court Theatre. Notable productions include Private Lives, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Wanderlust, and Landscape with Weapon.

Pippa has also lent her voice to radio and animated projects. She voiced Mrs. Kitchen in Budgie the Little Helicopter and appeared in BBC Radio 4’s The Pin. Her film credits include roles in Tamara Drewe (2010), Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016), and Supernova (2020).

Awards and Nominations

• Rose d’Or 2005: Won Best Female Comedy Performance for her role in Green Wing

Personal Life

Pippa Haywood is currently married to Malcolm Newberry. The couple has been together for many years and shares a strong, supportive bond. They are proud parents to two daughters—Molly, born in 1992, and Amy, born in 1998.

There are no public records of any previous relationships before her marriage to Malcolm. She stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters).

Filmography

• Television (selected)
• The Brittas Empire (Helen Brittas)
• Green Wing (Joanna Clore)
• Prisoners’ Wives (Harriet Allison)
• Scott & Bailey (DS Julie Dodson)
• Bodyguard (Chief Sup. Lorraine Craddock)
• Bridgerton, Mapp & Lucia, Magpie Murders, Best Interests, The Chelsea Detective, Father Brown

Film (selected)

• Pride & Prejudice and Zombies (2016)
• Tamara Drewe (2010)
• Supernova (2020)

Theatre (selected)

• Private Lives, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Landscape with Weapon, Wanderlust

Net Worth

Pippa Haywood has an estimated net worth of $5 million. She made most of her money through acting in TV shows, films, theatre, and voice work. Her roles in popular series like The Brittas Empire, Green Wing, Scott & Bailey, and Bodyguard contributed a lot to her income.

She also earns from stage performances and voice roles in radio dramas and animations. Her long career and consistent presence in the entertainment industry are the main sources of her earnings.