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Jennifer Ehle

Jennifer Ehle - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornDecember 29, 1969
Age56
BirthplaceWinston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also Jennifer Ehle's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRooster
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForStarring as Elizabeth Bennet in 'Pride and Prejudice' (1995), and roles in films such as 'The King's Speech' and 'Zero Dark Thirty.'

Intro

Jennifer Ehle is a British-American actress best known for her role as Elizabeth Bennet in the BBC's 1995 adaptation of 'Pride and Prejudice.' She has received critical acclaim and several awards for her work in television, film, and stage.

Early Life & Background

Jennifer Ehle is the daughter of English actress Rosemary Harris and American author John Ehle. She spent parts of her childhood in both the United States and the United Kingdom, giving her a transatlantic upbringing that influenced her acting style.

Career Highlights

  • Won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for her performance as Elizabeth Bennet in 'Pride and Prejudice' (1995).
  • Received two Tony Awards: Best Actress in a Play for 'The Real Thing' (2000) and Best Featured Actress in a Play for 'The Coast of Utopia' (2007).
  • Appeared in acclaimed films such as 'The King's Speech' (2010), 'Zero Dark Thirty' (2012), and 'Contagion' (2011).
  • Performed in notable stage productions, both in London's West End and on Broadway.

Trivia

  • Her mother, Rosemary Harris, played her on-screen mother in the 1999 film adaptation of 'Sunshine.'
  • Ehle briefly attended the North Carolina School of the Arts before beginning her professional acting career.

FAQs

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How old is Jennifer Ehle?

Jennifer Ehle is 56 years old.

When was Jennifer Ehle born?

Jennifer Ehle was born the 29 December 1969.

Where is Jennifer Ehle from?

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About December 29th, 1969, in brief:

  • Day of the week: December 29th, 1969 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye
  • #1 UK song: Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris
  • Popular movie: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid directed by George Roy Hill

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Ehle
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jennifer-Ehle
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0255124/