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Ashley Jensen Biography

Birth Place:
Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Began acting at age 16 with the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain
  • Worked extensively with the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Court Theatre, both in London, before breaking into television
  • Landed her breakout role in 2005 as clueless aspiring actress Maggie Jacobs on HBO's Extras, for which she's received two British Comedy Awards and a BAFTA nomination
  • Eloped in January 2007 in Big Sur, CA, with her dog Barney serving as ring bearer

Awards

  • 2007Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2006Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated

Relationships