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My Take
Jenna Russell represents the kind of theatrical excellence that rarely makes tabloid headlines but defines a generation of stagecraft. Her Dot in Sunday in the Park with George earned both an Olivier Award and a Tony nomination, a rare transatlantic endorsement of a single performance. What I respect most is that she has built her reputation in the theatre itself, from the West End to the Royal Shakespeare Company, rather than chasing screen fame. Performers who can carry both Sondheim's musical intricacy and Shakespeare's weight possess a versatility I find genuinely rare. She is, to my mind, an actor's actor, and I hold her work in high regard.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jenna Russell
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェナ・ラッセル
- Reading
- じぇな・らっせる
- Born
- October 5, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
- Origin
- Paddington, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Laurence Olivier Awards
- 2008 Theatre World Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenna%20Russell
Frequently asked questions
When was Jenna Russell born?
Born October 5, 1967 (age 58).
Where is Jenna Russell from?
Jenna Russell is from Paddington, United Kingdom.
What does Jenna Russell do?
Jenna Russell works as actor, stage actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.