Jessica Raine

Jessica Raine

43 · Born: May 14, 1982

Personal Details

BornMay 14, 1982 Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England, UK
Parents
  • Allan Lloyd
  • Sue Lloyd
Relatives
  • Sibling (Sibling)
  • Guy de la Bédoyère (Cousin)

Biography

Jessica, born in 1982, spent her formative years on a farm near Eardisley, Herefordshire, where her early fascination with acting first took root.

With a keen passion for the performing arts, Jessica pursued a degree in drama at the University of the West of England at Bristol, laying the groundwork for her future success.

After completing her studies, Jessica took a gap year to teach English in Thailand, an experience that no doubt broadened her cultural horizons and deepened her understanding of the world.

Upon her return to the UK, Jessica enrolled at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where she honed her craft and refined her skills under the guidance of industry experts.

In 2008, Jessica graduated from the academy, ready to take on the world of professional theatre. Her early years on the stage saw her make a name for herself as a talented and promising young actress, with standout performances in productions such as 'The Changeling' at the Young Vic, 'Rocket to the Moon' at the National Theatre, and 'Ghosts', for which she won the Manchester Evening News award for best supporting actress in the revival of 'Punk Rock'.

Fast-forward to 2012, and Jessica's talent and dedication earned her the lead role in the nostalgic television series 'Call the Midwife', introducing her to a far wider audience and cementing her status as a rising star in the world of British television.

Career

2022
Becoming Elizabeth
Becoming Elizabeth as Catherine Parr
The Devil's Hour
The Devil's Hour as Lucy Chambers
2020
Carmilla
Carmilla as Miss Fontaine
2019
Benjamin
Benjamin as Billie
Baptiste
Baptiste as Genevieve Taylor
2018
Informer
Informer as Emily Waters
2017
The Last Post
The Last Post as Alison Laithwaite
2016
Jericho
Jericho as Annie Quaintain
2015
Fortitude
Fortitude as Jules Sutter
Wolf Hall
Wolf Hall as Jane Rochford
2013
Call the Midwife
Call the Midwife as Jenny Lee
2011
2010
Robin Hood
Robin Hood as Princess Isabel of Gloucester