Jessica Raine (born Jessica Lloyd; 1981/1982) is an English actress. She is best known for playing midwife Jenny Lee in the BBC One drama series Call the Midwife. Read full biography of Jessica Raine →
I did an A Level in Theatre Studies and had a really inspirational teacher, and then I just went on to university.
After filming, I can't wait to shake off all that '50s primness. I'll go out to a gig and dance ridiculously. I love to lose myself in... →
My first acting experience was a non-speaking role as a robot. My costume was a cardboard box covered in tinfoil, but I was so shy I refused to go on... →
I find that women want to tell me about their birthing experiences. In the most excruciating detail. It's not put me off having children, but I... →
I have a lot of Breton striped top and silk shirts that always feel good. I also like things with a masculine edge and dislike anything too girly.
It's amazing what it opens up in women when you tell them you've just played a midwife.
Normally, I'm the one fawning over the man, but in 'Call The Midwife,' I'm the experienced woman.
On stage, I find anger at the unfairness of the world easily.
I always knew that the only thing I wanted to do was act, but it took me a long time to say it out loud to anyone, let alone myself. I am surprised... →
You know that book 'Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking', by Susan Cain? That's like my manifesto. The... →
I have a really adaptable face, but when I am just being me, people always think I am younger than I am.
I would like to explore comedy, I want to do more theatre, and I definitely want a future in film.
For any role, I pretty much always go to the script, first and foremost.
Jessica Raine (born Jessica Lloyd; 1981/1982) is an English actress. She is best known for playing midwife Jenny Lee in the BBC One drama series Call the Midwife.