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Jodie Turner-Smith

Jodie Turner-Smith is a British actress and model.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jodie Turner-Smith is a British actress and model, born on 7 September 1986 in Peterborough, England. She is known for her breakout role in the film *Queen & Slim* (2019) and for television appearances in *The Last Ship*, *Nightflyers*, *Anne Boleyn*, and *Bad Monkey*. Her feature film debut was in *The Neon Demon* (2016).

Early life

Jodie Turner-Smith was born in Peterborough, England, on 7 September 1986. Sources describe her as British and note Jamaican family background, though detailed biographical information varies in depth across sources.

Career

Turner-Smith made her feature film debut in *The Neon Demon* (2016). She later gained wider recognition for *Queen & Slim* (2019) and continued with roles in both film and television, including *After Yang*, *White Noise*, *Anne Boleyn*, and *Bad Monkey*.

Filmography

Her screen work includes feature films, television series, and a title role in *Anne Boleyn*. She is credited in sources as both an actress and model, with a career spanning genre television and contemporary drama.

Public recognition

Turner-Smith is widely associated with her performance in *Queen & Slim*, which is often described as her breakout role. Later projects expanded her profile in film and streaming television.

Key facts

  • Born in Peterborough, England, in 1986.
  • Is identified in reliable secondary sources as a British actress and model.
  • Made her feature film debut in *The Neon Demon* (2016).
  • Broke out with *Queen & Slim* (2019).
  • Has appeared in television series including *The Last Ship*, *Nightflyers*, *Anne Boleyn*, and *Bad Monkey*.
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Canadian context

Jodie Turner-Smith has relevance for Canadian readers through the international circulation of her film and television work, including streaming releases and North American publicity coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is Jodie Turner-Smith known for?
She is known for *Queen & Slim* and for television roles in *The Last Ship*, *Nightflyers*, *Anne Boleyn*, and *Bad Monkey*.
When was Jodie Turner-Smith born?
She was born on 7 September 1986.
Where was Jodie Turner-Smith born?
She was born in Peterborough, England.
What is Jodie Turner-Smith’s nationality?
She is British.
What was her feature film debut?
Her feature film debut was *The Neon Demon* in 2016.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodie_Turner-Smith
    Supports: Birth date and place; British actress; film and television credits including The Neon Demon, Queen & Slim, After Yang, White Noise, Tron: Ares, The Last Ship, Nightflyers, Anne Boleyn, and Bad Monkey.
  2. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/jodie-turner-smith/umc.cpc.7kixmah1lf1x4z66w3qk484ud
    Supports: Describes her as a British actress and model and lists major screen credits including The Neon Demon, Queen & Slim, After Yang, White Noise, The Last Ship, Nightflyers, and Anne Boleyn.
  3. Us Weekly — https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/jodie-turner-smith/
    Supports: Birthplace, Jamaican immigrant parents, education, early work history, and television roles.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3853652/
    Supports: Biographical summary, birth date, birthplace, nationality, and career overview.