People shocked after realising who Miss Trunchbull actress actually is

Fans can't believe who played Miss Trunchbull in Matilda as all her other famous roles have come to light.

Some actors are typecast to play very similar roles for every film they star in - take Hugh Grant in rom-coms for example.

But the versatility of one actress has completely shocked people, after they've found out who starred as the nail-bitingly terrifying Miss Trunchbull in Matilda.

The family comedy was released in 1996, and the actress has admitted that it was one of her favourite characters she portrayed throughout her career.

Actress Pam Ferris was the genius behind the infamous role that had children quaking from an early age.

Miss Trunchball was played by an extremely versatile actress. (Sony)

In a 2012 interview with the Guardian, she confessed: "Miss Trunchbull [in the film Matilda] was one of my favourite characters.

"The bully who had fear, who wasn't as strong as you'd think.

"I think everyone can relate to that, and there were definitely similarities between her and me."

In an interview with the Radio Times, she confessed that she took inspiration from her 'gardener' to get into the brutal character.

Ferris said: "My gardener is a whole different board game – she's now 80 and still working trimming hedges and she's the most incredible bully to her clients and we love her.

"But she has that sound in her voice – you know, that kind of hard sound."

She also had her own theories about why the character was so angry.

"My theory is that she was on steroids," she added.

"This is not mentioned in the book or the screenplay, but I think if you're that obsessed about your own physique you probably would get into steroids."

Pam Ferris admitted that she 'mourns' characters at the end of filming. (Warner Bros.)

But what other famous roles has she played?

One of the most notable was Marge Dursley, or 'Aunt Marge', in Harry Potter.

A fan said: "Underrated actress.

"Legend has it, till this day she is still floating in the air."

Another said: "People are unaware of most things!

"What a treasure she is."

The star also played Smithy's mum in hit sitcom Gavin and Stacey, and even featured in everyones favourite Christmas film trilogy - Nativity!

She played Mr Poppy's mum and school head teacher Mrs Bevan.

Ferris also said: "I always mourn the end of parts, even the small role I had in Gavin & Stacey, because I absolutely loved it."

Another famous TV role she landed was Sister Evangelina in Call the Midwife.

One fan of the show said: "Sister Evangelina could knock Miss Trunchbull into the middle of next week!"

Another said: "Omg I'm shocked!! Didn't know that, great actress!!"