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Jodie Whittaker is listed as a stage actor and film actor. Jodie Whittaker was born on June 3, 1982 in Skelmanthorpe, United Kingdom. That works out to 44 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Shelley College.
My Take
Jodie Whittaker earned my lasting respect the moment she took on the Thirteenth Doctor. Stepping into Doctor Who as the first woman to lead that hallowed franchise meant absorbing a wave of scrutiny no previous Doctor faced, and she did it without flinching, keeping her Yorkshire accent and her warmth intact. But it would be a mistake to define her by that alone. Her devastating turn as a grieving mother in Broadchurch and her award-nominated debut in Venus prove a range that runs far deeper than science fiction. From a small northern town to the heart of British television, she is a performer who carries quiet courage into every role.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jodie Whittaker
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョディ・ウィテカー
- Reading
- じょでぃ・うぃてかー
- Born
- June 3, 1982 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dog
- Origin
- Skelmanthorpe, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- Shelley College
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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 Jodie Whittaker born?
Born June 3, 1982 (age 44).
Where is Jodie Whittaker from?
Jodie Whittaker is from Skelmanthorpe, United Kingdom.
What does Jodie Whittaker do?
Jodie Whittaker works as actor, stage actor, film actor.
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