Penny Layden - Actor Profile

Penny Layden

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
10Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Birth Place: UK

About Penny Layden

Born 1969, Penny Layden is a British actress and narrator. She has performed at the National Theatre, with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Old Vic Theatre, with Shared Experience and the Royal Exchange Theatre.

Known For: Acting

Penny Layden Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Penny Layden reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Penny Layden's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Penny Layden's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains National Theatre Live: Macbeth, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Penny Layden Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Penny Layden's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
National Theatre Live: Macbeth (2018) movie poster
★9.0

National Theatre Live: Macbeth: The ruined aftermath of a bloody civil war. Ruthlessly fighting to survive, the Macbeths are propelled towards the crown

National Theatre Live: Macbeth

2018•Drama
★7.0
The Bad Mother's Handbook (2007) movie poster
★7.0

The Bad Mother's Handbook: Karen Cooper wants to domineer her family and believes she's its pillar. In fact she does everything wrong. Thus she mes

The Bad Mother's Handbook

2007•Comedy
★6.9
Broken (2012) movie poster
★6.9

Broken: Three suburban English families' lives intertwine with tragic consequences.

Broken

2012•Drama
★6.8
Poppy Shakespeare (2008) movie poster
★6.8

Poppy Shakespeare: N has been a day patient at north London's Dorothy Fish day hospital for 13 years - her ambition is never to leave. Then

Poppy Shakespeare

2008•Drama
★1.0
National Theatre Live: Everyman (2015) movie poster
★1.0

National Theatre Live: Everyman: Everyman is successful, popular and riding high when Death comes calling. He is forced to abandon the life he has built

National Theatre Live: Everyman

2015•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Penny Layden has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 National Theatre Live: London Tide Mary Wilfer Flop Similar →
2021 National Theatre Live: Paradise Nam Flop Similar →
2020 Jolly Girl Blossom (voice) Flop Similar →
2020 Sisters Beth Flop Similar →
2018 National Theatre Live: Macbeth Ross Super Hit Similar →
2017 My Country: A Work in Progress Britannia Flop Similar →
2015 National Theatre Live: Everyman Knowledge Flop Similar →
2012 Broken DC Jenks Hit Similar →
2008 Poppy Shakespeare Sue Hit Similar →
2007 The Bad Mother's Handbook Rambler Annie Hit Similar →

Penny Layden - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Penny Layden?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Penny Layden is "National Theatre Live: Macbeth" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Penny Layden acted in?

Penny Layden has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Penny Layden?

Other notable films include "The Bad Mother's Handbook", "Broken", and "Poppy Shakespeare".

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