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Jennifer Kent, born on March 5, 1969 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is a screenwriter, film director and actor. Jennifer Kent is 57 years old as of 2026. Credited works include The Babadook.
My Take
Jennifer Kent is one of the most distinctive voices in modern cinema, and I am genuinely in awe of her restraint. The Babadook is not just a horror film; it is a raw study of grief and motherhood that happens to be terrifying. The Nightingale, premiering at Venice with a Golden Lion nomination, proved the first was no fluke. What I value most is that she refuses to churn out product, pouring herself fully into each project. Coming up as an actor before writing and directing gives her work a deep empathy for performers. A true auteur, and far too rare.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jennifer Kent
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェニファー・ケント
- Reading
- じぇにふぁー・けんと
- Born
- March 5, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
- Origin
- Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film director / actor / director
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Babadook | — |
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer%20Kent
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18688012
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jennifer Kent born?
Born March 5, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Jennifer Kent from?
Jennifer Kent is from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
What does Jennifer Kent do?
Jennifer Kent works as screenwriter, film director, actor, director.
What is Jennifer Kent known for?
Notable works include The Babadook.
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