Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Marylebone, London, England, UK
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Parents
Griffith Jones
Sibling
Nicholas Jones
Education
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Italian < Latin < Proto-Indo-European (*ǵemb-)
Popularity
Tier B -- 26,020 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 55 years (1970-2025)
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 27
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Year context
Born in 1942 -- Battle of Midway; Manhattan Project begins; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Filmography (22)
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Pamela Jones
Gentleman Jack
Aunt Anne Lister
Capital
TV Series
Hysteria
Lady St. John-Smythe
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Film
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister
Film
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Poppy Pomfrey
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Film
Spooks
TV Series
Bridget Jones's Diary
Bridget's Mum
AWARDS (2)
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British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress
2015
WON
B
Golden Nymph for Outstanding Actress in a Television Film
2015
WON
Biography
Jennifer Gemma Jones (born 4 December 1942) is an English character actress on both stage and screen. Her film appearances include Sense and Sensibility (1995), Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), the Harry Potter series (2002–11), and Woody Allen's You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010). For her role in the BBC television film Marvellous (2014), she won the 2015 BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Connections (2)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Gemma Jones?
Gemma Jones is 83 years old, born on .
Where was Gemma Jones born?
Gemma Jones was born in Marylebone, London, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Gemma Jones been in?
Gemma Jones has 22 credits in our database. Notable titles include Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025), Gentleman Jack (2019), Capital (2015), Hysteria (2011), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011).
What is Gemma Jones known for?
Gemma Jones is primarily known as an actor. Jennifer Gemma Jones (born 4 December 1942) is an English character actress on both stage and screen. Her film appearances include Sense and Sensibility (1995),…
Where can I find more information about Gemma Jones?
You can find more about Gemma Jones on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
