Jenny Seagrove – Judge John Deed, Born: 1957

Jenny Seagrove, a pillar of British acting, honed her craft at the esteemed Bristol Old Vic. Her breakthrough came in the 1980s with the lead role in the TV miniseries “A Woman of Substance” and the charming film “Local Hero.”

Jenny’s effortlessly captivated audiences across film, television, and theatre. She’s donned the legal robes of Jo Mills QC in the long-running series “Judge John Deed,” portrayed the resolute Louisa Gould in the historical drama “Another Mother’s Son,” and in 2021, embodied the iconic Gertrude in a production of “Hamlet.” Still going strong, Jenny continues to grace screens, including starring as Kate in the 2021 film “Off the Rails.”