Jemma Carlton
Jemma Carlton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jemma Lauren Carlton |
| Alma mater | Rose Bruford College |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Jemma Carlton is an English actress. She made her screen debut in the titular role of the Channel 5 and Netflix true crime drama Maxine (2022). She has since appeared in The Cleaner for BBC (2023), as Cathy Swire alongside Colin Firth in the Sky Atlantic series Lockerbie: A Search for Truth (2025), and Belle Downer in the Disney Plus series A Thousand Blows (2025).
Early life
Carlton grew up in Stafford.[1][2] She graduated from Rose Bruford College with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Acting.[3] She was runner up for the 2019 Alan Bates Award, an accolade given to promising graduating actors.[4]
Career
Stage
Her professional stage debut was in The Silver Cord by Sidney Howard[5][6] at The Finborough Theatre (2024).
Screen
She made her screen debut as Maxine Carr in Channel 5 series Maxine in 2022.[7] In 2023, she appeared in the second series of Greg Davies comedy series The Cleaner on BBC One.[8]
In early 2025, she could be seen appearing alongside Colin Firth in British historical drama Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.[9] She will play Belle Downer in Steven Knight historical drama A Thousand Blows.[10][11]
Filmography
| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Maxine | Maxine Carr | Lead role |
| 2023 | The Cleaner | Selina | 1 episode |
| 2025 | Lockerbie: A Search for Truth | Cathy Swire | 5 episodes |
| 2025 | A Thousand Blows | Belle Downer | 6 episodes |
References
- ^ Morris, Lauren (6 October 2022). "Maxine star took cues from David Tennant for "complex" role". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "Behind the Breakout: Jemma Carlton". dojosctors. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "Class of 2019". Rose Bruford College Library. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ Masso, Giverny (2 May 2019). "Bristol Old Vic Theatre School student Moronke Akinola wins 2019 Alan Bates Award". The Stage. Retrieved 4 January 2025.(subscription required)
- ^ Fuller, Phoebe (10 October 2022). "Who is Jemma Carlton? The newcomer who plays Maxine Carr in harrowing new drama". Examiner Live. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ Luckhurst, Georgia (2 September 2024). "Gone with the Wind screenwriter's 1927 play receives first London revival". The Stage. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ Cremona, Patrick (29 June 2022). "Channel 5 announces cast for new Maxine Carr and Ian Huntley drama". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ Cremona, Patrick (24 October 2023). "The Cleaner cast: Meet the stars of Greg Davies's comedy". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ Gates, Taylor. "'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth' Review: Colin Firth's Peacock Drama Refuses To Sensationalize". Collider. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ Hibbs, James (11 October 2024). "Peaky Blinders creator's A Thousand Blows releases violent trailer with Stephen Graham and Malachi Kirby". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (16 March 2023). "The Crown' Star Erin Doherty Joins Disney+ Period Boxing Drama 'A Thousand Blows'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 January 2025.