Jessica Raine
Birthday: 1982, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England, UK
Birth Name: Jessica Helen Lloyd
Height: 168 cm
Jessica was born in 1982 and brought up on a farm near Eardisley, Herefordshire. Wanting to act from an early age she read drama at the University of the West of England at Bristol before taking a gap ...Show More
I always knew that the only thing I wanted to do was act, but it took me a long time to say it out l Show more
I always knew that the only thing I wanted to do was act, but it took me a long time to say it out loud to anyone, let alone myself. I am surprised by how dogged I have been in wanting to make a living as a respected actress. Hide
I did an A Level in Theatre Studies and had a really inspirational teacher, and then I just went on Show more
I did an A Level in Theatre Studies and had a really inspirational teacher, and then I just went on to university. Hide
The most common place I get stopped by fans is the ladies'.
The most common place I get stopped by fans is the ladies'.
I've been thinking recently about all the qualities you need in order to be an actor. First and fore Show more
I've been thinking recently about all the qualities you need in order to be an actor. First and foremost, you've got to have a thick skin and give out an 'I don't give a monkey's what you think' kind of vibe, while at the same time really caring what everyone thinks. You've got to be tough and sensitive at the same time. Hide
I would like to explore comedy, I want to do more theatre, and I definitely want a future in film. I Show more
I would like to explore comedy, I want to do more theatre, and I definitely want a future in film. I love science-fiction. Hide
My first acting experience was a non-speaking role as a robot. My costume was a cardboard box covere Show more
My first acting experience was a non-speaking role as a robot. My costume was a cardboard box covered in tinfoil, but I was so shy I refused to go on stage. Hide
I am not posh. I went to a comprehensive school.
I am not posh. I went to a comprehensive school.
For any role, I pretty much always go to the script, first and foremost.
For any role, I pretty much always go to the script, first and foremost.
I have a lot of Breton striped top and silk shirts that always feel good. I also like things with a Show more
I have a lot of Breton striped top and silk shirts that always feel good. I also like things with a masculine edge and dislike anything too girly. Hide
It was a very idyllic childhood, surrounded by utterly beautiful landscapes that I got very, very bo Show more
It was a very idyllic childhood, surrounded by utterly beautiful landscapes that I got very, very bored of when I hit my teens. But being on your own a lot and being bored is good for your imagination. It makes it stretch. Hide
I hadn't realized what an institution 'Doctor Who' is.
I hadn't realized what an institution 'Doctor Who' is.
The first time I had to hold a baby, I was really nervous, but I soon grew in confidence.
The first time I had to hold a baby, I was really nervous, but I soon grew in confidence.
After filming, I can't wait to shake off all that '50s primness. I'll go out to a gig and dance ridi Show more
After filming, I can't wait to shake off all that '50s primness. I'll go out to a gig and dance ridiculously. I love to lose myself in music. Just letting go - it's dead important. Hide
I have a really adaptable face, but when I am just being me, people always think I am younger than I Show more
I have a really adaptable face, but when I am just being me, people always think I am younger than I am. Hide
I find that women want to tell me about their birthing experiences. In the most excruciating detail. Show more
I find that women want to tell me about their birthing experiences. In the most excruciating detail. It's not put me off having children, but I do feel like I know too much. Hide
It's amazing what it opens up in women when you tell them you've just played a midwife.
It's amazing what it opens up in women when you tell them you've just played a midwife.
I was always told at school I was posh, then I came to London, and here I'm told I have a country ac Show more
I was always told at school I was posh, then I came to London, and here I'm told I have a country accent. Hide
You have that moment just before you go on - I've had it in every play - where you just kind of want Show more
You have that moment just before you go on - I've had it in every play - where you just kind of want to run away. There's a whole audience, and they are waiting outside, and you're like, 'Why am I doing this again? Why? Why?' Hide
You know that book 'Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking', by Susan Cai Show more
You know that book 'Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking', by Susan Cain? That's like my manifesto. The older I get, the more I think I could be a hermit. Hide
My fondest memories are of watching lambs being delivered.
My fondest memories are of watching lambs being delivered.
I'm certainly not squeamish at all. The countryside makes you very aware of birth and death.
I'm certainly not squeamish at all. The countryside makes you very aware of birth and death.
I don't want to sound too bleeding heart, because I know how lucky I've been, but I never knew how h Show more
I don't want to sound too bleeding heart, because I know how lucky I've been, but I never knew how hard it was to be the lead in a television show. Hide
I've not stopped going on public transport. I love going on it.
I've not stopped going on public transport. I love going on it.
On stage, I find anger at the unfairness of the world easily.
On stage, I find anger at the unfairness of the world easily.
I grew up just outside Hay-on-Wye, on the borders of Wales, on a farm. It was an amazing childhood, Show more
I grew up just outside Hay-on-Wye, on the borders of Wales, on a farm. It was an amazing childhood, but I got a bit stir crazy when I hit my teens. There was the feeling of having to get out, you know, but it was definitely idyllic. Hide
Jessica Raine's FILMOGRAPHY
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Jessica Raine'S roles
