Jessica Gunning is an English actress known for acting in movies and theatre shows. She started her career after graduating in 2007. Earlier she appeared in television shows and then starred in various films. Moreover, she is also a writer. Jessica Gunning is credited with about 26 Movies and 30 TV shows. We will learn more about Jessica Gunning’s movies, TV shows, life, career, current net worth, and more.
Visual Appeal and Physical Traits
Jessica Gunning is a beautiful lady with an average height of about 5 feet and 3 inches. She looks shorter because of her obese body. She has captivating green eyes that perfectly suit her light skin tone.
Jessica carries herself with grace and elegance in Western and modern outfits. She serves as a true inspiration for many women worldwide.
Early Life and Education
Jessica Gunning’s early life has been kept private as limited information is available about her childhood. According to sources, Jessica was born on January 1, 1986, in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire.
Jessica was inspired to act as her mother was a drama teacher. She would be acting during her high school days when she attended a local high school. Furthermore, she went to Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performing Arts. Jessica finally graduated in 2007 and started her acting career in the following years.
Kickstart to Career
Jessica first appeared in a TV series in 2007. She acted in one episode each of It’s Adam and Shelley (2007), Doctor Who (2008), and Mutual Friends (2008) in the beginning. Jessica then appeared in the 2010 movie Lizzie and Sarah. She played her first lead role in the TV mini-series What Remains in 2013 and then in Pride. The movie Pride was also nominated for two precious awards: Golden Globe and BAFTA.
Breakthrough Roles
Besides Pride, Jessica Gunning played a major role in the popular TV series Law and Order: UK which premiered from 2009 to 2014. In 2019, she performed on stage in the National Theatre for a play written by Martin Crimp. She received several opportunities for playing different characters in numerous TV series and movies. Some of these movies include What About Barb? (2017) and Summerland (2020).
In 2021, Jessica Gunning appeared in BBC One’s comedy thriller series The Outlaws. She played her reprise roles in the next seasons of Outlaws in 2022 and 2024. For the third season, she even wrote one episode for the series. She recently won an Emmy Award for Netflix’s series Baby Reindeer. This was a drama-thriller-based series where she portrayed the character of Martha Scott.
Jessica Gunning Movies List
- Lizzie and Sarah (2010)
- Ghost in the Machine (2012)
- Pride (2014)
- The Day We Sang (2014)
- The Scandalous Lady W (2015)
- Love is Thicker than Water (2016)
- What About Barb? (2017)
- The Mermaid of Mevagissey (2019)
- Summerland (2020)
Upcoming Movies
Currently, Jessica Gunning is filming for her upcoming movie The Magic Faraway Tree. The release date hasn’t been revealed yet. However, she will portray the character of Dame Washalot.
Jessica Gunning TV Series
Jessica Gunning has appeared in about 30 series in her career until now. Here is the list of her latest Series:
- Life of Riley (2009-10)
- Law & Order: UK (2009-2014)
- White Heat (2012)
- Quick Cuts (2013)
- What Remains (2013)
- Fortitude (2015, 2018)
- Jericho (2016)
- Prime Suspect 1973 (2017)
- Back (2017-21)
- MotherFatherSon (2019)
- The Outlaws (2021-Present)
- Baby Reindeer (2024)
Awards & Nominations
Jessica Gunning has been nominated five times for her roles in TV shows and movies. She has won three awards out of these. Here is the complete list of her wins (In 2024):
| Awards | Category | Work |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress | Baby Reindeer (Episode 1) |
| International Online Cinema Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Baby Reindeer (series) |
| Gold Derby Awards | Limited/Movie Supporting Actress | Baby Reindeer |
Baby Reindeer was also nominated for the Dorion TV Awards and Daily Cooler Awards.
Personal Life
Jessica Gunning belongs to the LGBTQ community. She is a lesbian. She confirmed her identity in an interview held in June 2024. Furthermore, she calls herself a gay. She also mentioned that all her friends were alike and she has been confident with her reality.
Beyond this, Jessica has kept her personal life private. She does not like exposing her matters in public. She enjoys privacy rather.
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Net Worth
Jessica has been a successful actress in English shows and movies. She has amassed a sum of $1 Million, owing to her career in the industry.
Jessica is an emerging actress and her skills demonstrate that she will be growing her net worth in the future with her contributions.
