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Jessica Anne Ellerby (born 1986) is an Emirati-born English actress and filmmaker. She began her career in theatre. On television, she is known for her roles in the
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sitcom '' Lovesick'' (2014–2016), series 8 of ''
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'' (2016) on
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, and the
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series '' Pennyworth'' (2019–2021).


Early life

Ellerby was born and raised in
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to English parents. She attended Dubai College. At 17, Ellerby returned to England for her
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. She went on to graduate from
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.


Career

After graduating from drama school, Ellerby made her professional stage debut in ''Triptych'' at
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in 2008. In 2010, she made her West End debut in ''Dreamboats and Petticoats'' at the
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. After making her feature film debut with a background role in the 2010 comedy ''
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'', Ellerby had her first starring role as Lynne in the 2011 indie horror film ''
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''. In 2012, Ellerby returned to the West End in
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's production of '' A Chorus of Disapproval'' at the
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. She then appeared in the 2013 film ''
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'' as Alice. From 2014 to 2016, Ellerby had a recurring role in the first two series of the
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sitcom '' Lovesick'' as Jane Ansell, Dylan's (
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) love interest. In 2015, Ellerby appeared in the music video for
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's song "Ballad of the Mighty". In 2016, Ellerby joined the main cast of the long-running
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'' for its eighth series as Amber Platt. Ellerby wrote and directed the 2018 short film ''The Hungry Games''. Ellerby played Stacee in the second series of the
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comedy-drama '' Living the Dream'', which aired in 2019. Also in 2019, Ellerby portrayed a young
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in the
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series '' Pennyworth'' on
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. She reprised her recurring role as the Queen in ''Pennyworths second season.


Personal life

Ellerby lives in London. She married actor Nick Hendrix in July 2017. In addition to acting, Ellerby runs a yoga studio.


Filmography


Film


Television


Video games


Stage


References


External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ellerby, jessica Living people 1986 births Actresses from Dubai Alumni of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School English expatriates in the United Arab Emirates English television actresses English stage actresses English film actresses 21st-century English actresses