Jenna Russell
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Jenna Russell is a British screen actress, more fixture than draw. Detective in 'Mortdecai' remains the calling card. Her name appears in 'EastEnders' as well. Comedy has taken up more of the workload than anything else. Casting has kept her in work for 41 years.
Jenna Russell
9 Movies
10 Series
Jenna Russell is a British screen actress, more fixture than draw. Detective in 'Mortdecai' remains the calling card. Her name appears in 'EastEnders' as well. Comedy has taken up more of the workload than anything else. Casting has kept her in work for 41 years.
TV Shows
Plays Michelle
EastEnders
1985
Plays Deborah Gilder
Born and Bred
2002
Plays Maggie Lomax
On the Up
1990
Plays Petra Bennett
Minder
2009
Plays Mrs. Ballentine
The Paradise
2012
Plays Gillian Saville
Peak Practice
1993
Plays Vicky
The Fear
1988
Plays Alice Walker
Dramarama
1983
Plays Floor Manager
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Sister Morgan
Call the Midwife
2012
Plays Faith Dunlow
Midsomer Murders
1997
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Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
Full Filmography
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Maureen
2025
Film
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Susan
2020
Film
Mortdecai
Detective
2015
Film
Merrily We Roll Along
Mary Flynn
2013
Film
The Paradise
Mrs. Ballentine · 2 episodes
2012–
TV
Call the Midwife
Sister Morgan · 1 episode
2012–
TV
Into the Woods
Baker's Wife
2011
Film
Minder
Petra Bennett · 6 episodes
2009–
TV
Dark Glass
Therapist
2006
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jenna Russell and where are they from?
Jenna Russell is 59 years old, born on October 5, 1967 in Paddington, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Jenna Russell?
Jenna Russell is best known for roles in Mortdecai, Men Only, Into the Woods.
How many movies has Jenna Russell been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Jenna Russell has appeared in 9 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Jenna Russell's first movie?
The career of Jenna Russell began with Sacred Hearts (1985).
What is Jenna Russell's most recent movie or series?
Jenna Russell's most recent release is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, which premiered on May 15, 2025.
What TV shows has Jenna Russell appeared in?
On television, Jenna Russell has appeared in Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders, Call the Midwife, EastEnders.
Jenna Russell
1967-10-05 · Paddington, London, England, UK
Jenna Russell is a British screen actress, more fixture than draw. Detective in 'Mortdecai' remains the calling card. Her name appears in 'EastEnders' as well. Comedy has taken up more of the workload than anything else. Casting has kept her in work for 41 years.