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Louise Ford

Louise Ford is a British comedian and actress known for television comedy roles in series including *Crashing*, *The Windsors* and *Horrible Histories*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Louise Ford is a British comedian and actress known for television comedy roles in series including *Crashing*, *The Windsors* and *Horrible Histories*. She has also worked in theatre and film. Ford trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

Career

Ford’s screen work includes comedy and drama roles, with recurring visibility in British television comedy. In addition to acting, she has worked as a writer and director.

Notable television roles

Ford is best known for her roles in *Crashing*, *The Windsors* and *Horrible Histories*. She played Kate in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's sitcom *Crashing*, and portrayed a fictionalised version of the Duchess of Cambridge in *The Windsors*. She appeared in the children’s sketch series *Horrible Histories* from 2015 to 2018.

Training and stage work

Ford trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and has performed in theatre, as well as film and television.

Public profile

Ford was born on 21 May 1982 in Bexley, Kent, England. Biographical sources consistently identify her as British.

Key facts

  • British comedian and actress known for *Crashing*, *The Windsors* and *Horrible Histories*.
  • Played Kate in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's sitcom *Crashing*.
  • Portrayed a fictionalised Duchess of Cambridge in *The Windsors*.
  • Appeared in *Horrible Histories* from 2015 to 2018.
  • Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and works across film, theatre and television.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know Ford through internationally distributed British comedy series such as *The Windsors* and *Crashing*, which have reached streaming and television audiences in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Louise Ford?
Louise Ford is a British comedian and actress known for television comedy roles such as *Crashing*, *The Windsors* and *Horrible Histories*.
What is Louise Ford known for?
She is best known for her roles in British comedy television, especially *Crashing* and *The Windsors*.
Where was Louise Ford born?
She was born in Bexley, Kent, England, according to the provided biographical sources.
What did Louise Ford study?
She trained in acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
What role did she play in *Crashing*?
She played Kate in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s sitcom *Crashing*.
What role did she play in *The Windsors*?
She portrayed a fictional version of the Duchess of Cambridge in *The Windsors*.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3327974/bio/
    Supports: Birth date and place; occupation; selected screen credits.
  2. PBJ Management — https://www.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/louise-ford
    Supports: Training at RADA; career in film, theatre and television; leading roles in *Crashing* and *The Windsors*.
  3. British Comedy Guide — https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/louise_ford_2/
    Supports: Identification as an actor and writer.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Ford
    Supports: Overview of career and key television roles including *Horrible Histories* and *Crashing*.
  5. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Ford
    Supports: Birth date; occupation; role in *The Windsors*; stage and comedy background.