Doon Mackichan: Biography, Facts and Career
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Sarah Doon Mackichan (; born 7 August 1962) is a British actress, comedian and writer. She co-wrote and co-starred in the double-Emmy-award-winning sketch comedy series Smack the Pony (1999–2003, 2017). Mackichan frequently collaborates with Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci and Steve Coogan, having played multiple characters in the comedy series The Day Today (1994) and Brass Eye (2001). She played the role of Cathy Whyte in the BBC One sitcom Two Doors Down (2013, 2016–2023, 2025). Mackichan was nominated for Best Female Comedy Performance at the 2014 British Academy Television Awards for her performance in the ITV2 sitcom Plebs (2013–2018). She was nominated for Best Female Television Comic at the 2014 National Comedy Awards for her performance in the sitcom Toast of London (2013–2015). She won critical praise for her performance alongside John Malkovich in the theatre show Bitter Wheat (2019).
Quick facts about Doon Mackichan
- Full name: Doon Mackichan
- Born: 1962-08-01
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q3714065
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Who is Doon Mackichan?
Sarah Doon Mackichan (; born 7 August 1962) is a British actress, comedian and writer.
What nationality is Doon Mackichan?
Doon Mackichan is United Kingdom.
When was Doon Mackichan born?
Doon Mackichan was born on 1962-08-01.



