Ancona was born in Louth, Lincolnshire, but moved to Scotland when she was a few days old and was brought up in Troon. She is of Italian Jewish descent. Her father was a commander in the Royal Navy and her mother wa… See more

For many years, Ancona worked extensively in radio and on television shows such as Fist of Fun, as well as performing stand-up comedy. She co-wrote and performed in shows such as Comedy Nation, Pulp Vide… See more

Ancona's first feature role was in 1999 when she appeared in The Debt Collector alongside Billy Connolly.
In 2004, she played the role of Pat Connelly in The Calcium Kid.
In the sam… See more