Jenna Coleman
Jenna Coleman is an English actress known for television roles including Jasmine Thomas in *Emmerdale*, Clara Oswald in *Doctor Who*, and Queen Victoria in *Victoria*.
Jenna Coleman is an English actress known for television roles including Jasmine Thomas in *Emmerdale*, Clara Oswald in *Doctor Who*, and Queen Victoria in *Victoria*. She has also appeared in films and limited series, including *The Cry* and *The Serpent*.
Early life and background
Jenna Coleman was born Jenna-Louise Coleman in Blackpool, England, in 1986. She later began using Jenna Coleman professionally.
Career
Coleman first gained recognition for her role in *Emmerdale* and later became internationally known through *Doctor Who* and *Victoria*. Her screen work includes period dramas, crime miniseries, and a small film role in *Captain America: The First Avenger*.
Notable roles
Her best-known roles include Jasmine Thomas, Clara Oswald, and Queen Victoria. She has also played leading roles in *The Cry* and *The Serpent*.
Recognition
Coleman has received major award nominations, including for an International Emmy Award, BAFTA Cymru, and BAFTA Scotland. These nominations reflect her visibility in British television drama.
Key facts
- Began her screen career in British television before becoming widely known for *Emmerdale*.
- Played Clara Oswald in *Doctor Who* from 2012 to 2015, with a return in 2017.
- Portrayed Queen Victoria in the ITV period drama *Victoria* from 2016 to 2019.
- Made her film debut in *Captain America: The First Avenger* (2011).
- Led the miniseries *The Cry* (2018), *The Serpent* (2021), and *The Jetty* (2024).
Jenna Coleman is best known to Canadian audiences through internationally distributed television series such as *Doctor Who*, *Victoria*, *The Serpent*, and *The Cry*.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenna_ColemanSupports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, key roles, film debut, awards nominations, and later leading miniseries roles.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1982510/Supports: Birth date, birth place, professional credits, and best-known roles.
- The Movie Database — https://www.tmdb.org/person/1080542-jenna-colemanSupports: Birth details, credited name, and major roles including *Emmerdale*, *Doctor Who*, *Victoria*, *The Cry*, and *The Serpent*.