| Jemma Carlton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jemma Lauren Carlton November 1996 |
| Alma mater | Rose Bruford College |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Jemma Carlton (born November 1996) is an English actress. She made her screen debut in the titular role of the Channel 5 true crime drama Maxine (2022). She has since appeared in the Sky Atlantic series Lockerbie: A Search for Truth (2024).
Early life
Carlton grew up in Stafford. She graduated from Rose Bruford College in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Acting. She was shortlisted for the 2019 Alan Bates Award, given to graduating actors.
Career
Stage
Her stage performances include Hester in The Silver Cord by Sidney Howard at The Finborough Theatre.
Screen
She made her screen debut as Maxine Carr in Channel 5 series Maxine in 2022. In 2023, she appeared in the second series of Greg Davies comedy series The Cleaner on BBC One.
In early 2025, she could be seen appearing alongside Colin Firth in British historical drama Lockerbie: A Search for Truth. She will play Belle Downer in Steven Knight historical drama A Thousand Blows.
Filmography
| † | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Maxine | Maxine Carr | Lead role |
| 2023 | The Cleaner | Selina | 1 episode |
| 2025 | Lockerbie: A Search for Truth | Cathy Swire | 5 episodes |
| 2025 | A Thousand Blows † | Belle Downer | 12 episodes |
References
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- Gates, Taylor. "'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth' Review: Colin Firth's Peacock Drama Refuses To Sensationalize". Collider. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
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