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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Dancer, Film actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Education
Elmhurst Ballet School
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (חַנָּה)
Popularity
Tier B -- 78,659 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 11
Career
Career spanning 51 years (1964-2015)
Notable
First credit at age 12 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
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Year context
Born in 1952 -- US detonates first hydrogen bomb; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Filmography (26)
AWARDS (6)
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Officer of the Order of the British Empire
2012
WON
G
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
1978
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
1972
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
1972
WON
Biography
Jennifer Ann "Jenny" Agutter (born 20 December 1952) is an English film and television actress. She began her career as a child actress in the mid 1960s, starring in the BBC television series The Railway Children and the film adaptation of the same book, before moving on to adult roles and relocating to Hollywood.
She played Alex Price in An American Werewolf in London, Jessica 6 in Logan's Run, Joanne Simpson in Child's Play 2 and Jill Mason in Equus. Since the 1990s, she has worked in sound recording, and she is a patron of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. After a break from acting she has appeared in several television series since 2000, including the British series Spooks and Call the Midwife.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jenny Agutter?
Jenny Agutter is 73 years old, born on .
Where was Jenny Agutter born?
Jenny Agutter was born in Taunton, Somerset, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Jenny Agutter been in?
Jenny Agutter has 26 credits in our database. Notable titles include Queen of the Desert (2015), Call the Midwife (2012), The Avengers (2012), Outside Bet (2012), Burke & Hare (2010).
What is Jenny Agutter known for?
Jenny Agutter is primarily known as an actor. Jennifer Ann "Jenny" Agutter (born 20 December 1952) is an English film and television actress. She began her career as a child actress in the…
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