Jennifer Ehle
Actress
56 years (Dec 29, 1969)Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Known for
One of the great British actresses of theater, film and television. She became established as Elizabeth Bennet in BBC's legendary television adaptation of 'Pride and Prejudice' (1995), for which she won the BAFTA. A two-time Tony winner for her Broadway work. She appeared in 'The King's Speech' (2010), Steven Soderbergh's 'Contagion' (2011) and the 'Fifty Shades' saga (2015-2018). British-American actress of extremely wide range between classical theater, auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for her interpretive elegance and her dramatic depth.
Jennifer Ehle
Actress
Known for
One of the great British actresses of theater, film and television. She became established as Elizabeth Bennet in BBC's legendary television adaptation of 'Pride and Prejudice' (1995), for which she won the BAFTA. A two-time Tony winner for her Broadway work. She appeared in 'The King's Speech' (2010), Steven Soderbergh's 'Contagion' (2011) and the 'Fifty Shades' saga (2015-2018). British-American actress of extremely wide range between classical theater, auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for her interpretive elegance and her dramatic depth.
47 Movies
Plays Carla
Fifty Shades of Grey
2015
Plays Carla
Fifty Shades Freed
2018
Plays Myrtle Logue
The King's Speech
2010
Plays Jessica
Zero Dark Thirty
2012
Plays Liz Kline
RoboCop
2014
Plays Ally Hextall
Contagion
2011
Plays Carla
Fifty Shades Darker
2017
Plays Brooklyn Ice House Bartender
The Adjustment Bureau
2011
Plays Abby Tierney
Pride and Glory
2008
Plays Laura Madden
She Said
2022
Plays Cindy Morris
The Ides of March
2011
Plays Constance Lloyd Wilde
Wilde
1997
Plays Amanda
Saint Maud
2020
Plays Cynthia Powell
Backbeat
1994
Plays Valerie Sonnenschein
Sunshine
1999
Plays Madame De Montespan
A Little Chaos
2015
Plays Morgue Doctor
Detroit
2017
Plays Joan
The Greatest
2009
Plays Elsa Conklin
The Fundamentals of Caring
2016
Plays Ada Murray
The Professor and the Madman
2019
Plays Nicole
Our Hero, Balthazar
2026
Plays Kim
The Forger
2014
Plays Geraldine Maltby
Spooks: The Greater Good
2015
Plays Dr. Lydia Marsh
The Miseducation of Cameron Post
2018
Plays Carol
Black or White
2015
Plays Anna
John and the Hole
2021
Plays Mrs. Thorson
I Kill Giants
2017
Plays Christabel LaMotte
Possession
2002
Plays Sally
Bedrooms and Hallways
1998
Plays Katherine O'Brien
Monster
2021
Plays Kathy Jardine
Little Men
2016
Plays Josie
Vox Lux
2018
Plays Isa Cryer
Advantageous
2015
Plays Tracey Zimiga
East of Wall
2025
Plays L'agent Mackenzie
Take Point
2018
Plays Margot
The Wolf Hour
2019
Plays Betsy Chase
The River King
2005
Plays Vinnie Dickinson
A Quiet Passion
2016
Plays Rosemary Leighton-Jones
Paradise Road
1997
Plays Judith
Run This Town
2020
Plays Alice Ferris
Alpha Male
2006
Plays Laura Moores
Before the Rains
2007
Plays Tasmin
Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
1993
Plays Sophie
This Year's Love
1999
Plays Kate
Wetlands
2017
Plays Ilse
In Transit
2025
15 TV Shows
Plays Anna Lindberg
A Gifted Man
2011
Plays Chief of Staff Mason
Lioness
2023
Plays Gabriella Vece
The Vampire Lestat
2026
Plays Elizabeth Bennet
Pride and Prejudice
1995
Plays Rebecca
Dead Ringers
2023
Plays Calypso
The Camomile Lawn
1992
Plays Melissa McKensie
Melissa
1997
Plays Sister Mary
1923
2022
Plays Meredith Bonner
Law & Order: Organized Crime
2021
Plays Patrice Comey
The Comey Rule
2020
Plays Tasmin
Rik Mayall Presents
1993
Plays Empress Zita of Austria
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
1992
Plays Amy
Suspicion
2022
Plays Phyllis Maitland
Performance
1991
Plays Madeline Pratt
The Blacklist
2013
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Our Hero, Balthazar
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The Vampire Lestat
Gabriella Vece · 7 episodes
2026
Our Hero, Balthazar
Nicole
2026
In Transit
Ilse
2025
East of Wall
Tracey Zimiga
2025
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Meredith Bonner
2024Season 4
Dead Ringers
Rebecca · 6 episodes
2023
Lioness
Chief of Staff Mason
2023–
1923
Sister Mary
2022Season 1
She Said
Laura Madden
2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jennifer Ehle and where are they from?
Jennifer Ehle is 56 years old, born on December 29, 1969 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jennifer Ehle?
Jennifer Ehle is best known for roles in Fifty Shades of Grey, The King's Speech, Fifty Shades Freed.
How many movies has Jennifer Ehle been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Jennifer Ehle has appeared in 47 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Jennifer Ehle's first movie?
The career of Jennifer Ehle began with Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love (1993).
What is Jennifer Ehle's most recent movie or series?
Jennifer Ehle's most recent release is The Vampire Lestat, which premiered on June 7, 2026.
What TV shows has Jennifer Ehle appeared in?
On television, Jennifer Ehle has appeared in The Blacklist, Lioness, 1923, Pride and Prejudice.
Jennifer Ehle
1969-12-29 · Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Jennifer Ehle (born December 29, 1969) is an British-American actress. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet in the BBC miniseries Pride and Prejudice (1995), a role that earned her the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress. Ehle has also made a significant impact on stage, winning two Tony Awards for her performances in Tom Stoppard's plays The Real Thing (2000) and The Coast of Utopia (2007).
Her film credits include notable roles in The King's Speech (2010), Zero Dark Thirty (2012), and Fifty Shades of Grey (2015). Ehle has also appeared in various television series, such as The Looming Tower (2018) and The Good Fight (2022). Born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, she is the daughter of English actress Rosemary Harris and American author John Ehle, and she trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.