Biography
Diane Morgan was born on October 5, 1975, in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. She studied at East 15 Acting School at the age of 20. Before finding success in comedy, Diane worked various odd jobs, including telemarketing, dental assisting, and even peeling potatoes in a chip shop. She later trained at East 15 Acting School, but it took years before she found steady acting work. Morgan is best known for her deadpan portrayal of Philomena Cunk in Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe and the spin-off mockumentaries Cunk on Britain and Cunk on Earth.

Career Life
Diane Morgan's career began with various odd jobs before she pursued acting and stand-up comedy. She gained recognition for her role as Philomena Cunk, a satirical character featured in Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe and the mockumentary series Cunk on Britain and Cunk on Earth. Morgan also starred in the BBC sitcom Motherland and the Netflix series After Life. In 2019, she created, wrote, and starred in the BBC Two comedy series Mandy, which has been praised for its absurd humor and has been renewed for multiple series .

Personal Life
Diane Morgan resides in the Bloomsbury district of London with her boyfriend, BBC deputy director of comedy Ben Caudell . She is a vegan and an animal rights activist, with her rescue dog, Robert "Bovril" Morgan, making an appearance in a Mandy Christmas special in 2021 . In 2025, Morgan traced her family history in the BBC genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are?, uncovering remarkable stories about her ancestors. Known for her candid and self-deprecating humor, Morgan embraces unglamorous roles and unconventional comedy, finding contentment in her personal and professional life