Jessica Hynes: Biography, Facts and Career
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Jessica Hynes (née Stevenson) is an English actress, director and writer. Best known as a comedy actress, she has played Cheryl in The Royle Family (1998–2010), Siobhan Sharpe in Twenty Twelve (2011–2012) and W1A (2014–2017) and Emily Yates in There She Goes (2018–2023). She was also one of the stars, creators and writers of Spaced (1999–2001). She has also had starring roles in television film Tomorrow La Scala! and BBC dramas Years and Years (2019) and Miss Austen (2025). In film, Hynes has appeared in the Bridget Jones (2004–2016), Nativity (2012–2018) and Paddington (2017–2024) film series. Hynes has been nominated for two International Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, a Laurence Olivier Award, five BAFTAs (winning two), three Royal Television Society Awards (winning two) and three British Comedy Awards (winning two).
Quick facts about Jessica Hynes
- Full name: Jessica Hynes
- Born: 1972-10-30
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q259679
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Who is Jessica Hynes?
Jessica Hynes (née Stevenson) is an English actress, director and writer.
What nationality is Jessica Hynes?
Jessica Hynes is United Kingdom.
When was Jessica Hynes born?
Jessica Hynes was born on 1972-10-30.
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