Jennifer Ehle

Date of Birth: December 29, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Jennifer Anne Ehle is an American actress known for her work in both film and theater. She was born on December 29, 1969, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. Her mother, Rosemary Harris, is an English actress, and her father, John Ehle, was an American author. Ehle spent her childhood between the UK and the US, which gave her a unique cultural perspective and contributed to her versatility as an actress. Ehle made her stage debut alongside her mother in a 1991 production of “Tartuffe” at the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York City. She gained prominence for her role as Elizabeth Bennet in the 1995 BBC miniseries adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” a performance that won her a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress. Her film career includes notable performances in “The King’s Speech” (2010), “Zero Dark Thirty” (2012), and “Fifty Shades of Grey” (2015). Ehle is also a celebrated stage actress, having won two Tony Awards for her performances in “The Real Thing” (2000) and “The Coast of Utopia” (2007).

5 Interesting Facts about Jennifer Ehle

1. Jennifer Ehle won her first Tony Award for her performance in Tom Stoppard’s “The Real Thing” in 2000.

2. She played the role of Elizabeth Bennet in the 1995 BBC adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice,” which remains one of her most iconic roles.

3. Ehle is a dual citizen of the United States and the United Kingdom.

4. She turned down the role of Catelyn Stark in the HBO series “Game of Thrones” to spend more time with her family.

5. Her mother, Rosemary Harris, played the older version of her character in the film “The River King” (2005).

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jennifer Ehle

1. “I don’t act to live. I live to act.”

2. “My mother has always been a great source of inspiration for me, both as a person and as an actress.”

3. “Theater is my first love. There’s nothing like the immediacy and energy of a live performance.”

4. “I believe that every role offers something new and challenging, and that’s what keeps me passionate about acting.”

5. “Balancing family and career is never easy, but it’s always worth it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jennifer Ehle’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $4 million.

Children

Jennifer Ehle has two children with her husband, writer Michael Ryan. They have a son named George, born in 2003, and a daughter named Talulah, born in 2009.