Gemma Jones

Acting

Gemma Jones

Born 4 December 1942 · Marylebone, London, England, UK · 83

Jennifer Gemma Jones (born 4 December 1942) is an English character actress on both stage and screen. Her film appearances include Sense and Sensibility (1995), Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), the Harry Potter series (2002–11), and Woody Allen's You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010). For her role in the BBC television film Marvellous (2014), she won the 2015 BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Known for

Highlights

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 22011 · Film · Poppy Pomfrey
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets2002 · Film · Poppy Pomfrey
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince2009 · Film · Poppy Pomfrey
The Crown2016 · Series · Penelope Carter
Rocketman2019 · Film · Ivy
Bridget Jones's Diary2001 · Film · Bridget's Mum

Filmography

Movies

65 films

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy2025 · Film · Pamela Jones
Apocalypse Slough: A Murder, They Hope Mystery2024 · Film · Brenda
Blue2024 · Film · Anna
Wicked Little Letters2024 · Film · Victoria Swan
Emily2022 · Film · Aunt Branwell
Benediction2021 · Film · Hester Gatty (Older)
Ammonite2020 · Film · Molly Anning
Rocketman2019 · Film · Ivy
Patrick2018 · Film · Celia
You, Me and Him2018 · Film · Sue Miller
Diana and I2017 · Film · Mrs McDonald
God's Own Country2017 · Film · Deidre Saxby
Gypsy's Kiss2017 · Film · Judith
Carnage: Swallowing the Past2017 · Film · Davina
Bridget Jones's Baby2016 · Film · Mum
Radiator2014 · Film · Maria
Marvellous2014 · Film · Mary
Lucan2013 · Film · Dowager Countess
The Lady Vanishes2013 · Film · Rose Floodporter
13 Steps Down2012 · Film · Olive
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 22011 · Film · Poppy Pomfrey
Hysteria2011 · Film · Lady St. John-Smythe
Forget Me Not2011 · Film · Lizzie Fisher
Whistle and I'll Come to You2010 · Film · Alice Parkin
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger2010 · Film · Helena Shepridge
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister2010 · Film · Aunt Lister
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince2009 · Film · Poppy Pomfrey
Good2008 · Film · Mother
Ballet Shoes2008 · Film · Dr. Jakes
The Contractor2007 · Film · Mrs. Day
Who Killed Mrs De Ropp?2007 · Film · Mrs De Ropp
Fragile2005 · Film · Mrs. Folder
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason2004 · Film · Mum
The Phoenix and the Carpet2004 · Film · Mrs. Bibble
Kiss of Life2003 · Film · Sonia
Shanghai Knights2003 · Film · Queen Victoria
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets2002 · Film · Poppy Pomfrey
Don't Tempt Me2001 · Film · Nancy
Bridget Jones's Diary2001 · Film · Bridget's Mum
Longitude2000 · Film · Elizabeth Harrison
Cotton Mary1999 · Film · Mrs Freda Davids
Captain Jack1999 · Film · Eunice Pickles
The Winslow Boy1999 · Film · Grace Winslow
The Theory of Flight1999 · Film · Anne
All Revved Up1998 · Film · Mrs. Wiggins
Wilde1997 · Film · Lady Queensberry
Jane Eyre1997 · Film · Mrs. Fairfax
Valley Girls1996 · Film · Beryl
Wilderness1996 · Film · Jane Garth
Sense and Sensibility1995 · Film · Mrs. Dashwood
Feast of July1995 · Film · Mrs. Wainwright
Tender Loving Care1993 · Film · Nicky Dobbs
After the Dance1992 · Film · Joan Scott-Fowler
On the Black Hill1988 · Film · Mary Jones
Paperhouse1988 · Film · Dr. Sarah Nicols
The Importance of Being Earnest1988 · Film · Miss Prism
Very Like a Whale1981 · Film · Lady Mellor
The Merchant of Venice1980 · Film · Portia
Dial a Deadly Number1975 · Film · Helen Curry
The Way of the World1975 · Film · Millamant
Footsteps1974 · Film · Mollie
The Cherry Orchard1971 · Film · Varya
The Devils1971 · Film · Madeleine de Brou
The Man in the Sidecar1971 · Film · Edith
The Lie1970 · Film · Anna Firth

Filmography

Series

50 shows

I, Jack Wright2025 · Series · Rose Wright
Disclaimer2024 · Series · Helen
The Reckoning2023 · Series · Agnes Savile
Finding Alice2021 · Series · Minnie Walsh
Gentleman Jack2019 · Series · Aunt Anne Lister
The Crown2016 · Series · Penelope Carter
Capital2015 · Series · Petunia
Unforgotten2015 · Series · Claire Slater
Teacup Travels2015 · Series · Great Aunt Lizzie
Lucan2013 · Series · Dowager Countess of Lucan
Atlantis2013 · Series · Campe
Last Tango in Halifax2012 · Series · Muriel
13 Steps Down2012 · Series · Olive
Death in Paradise2011 · Series · Sister Anne
Merlin2008 · Series · The Cailleach
All About George2005 · Series · Kay
Bootleg2002 · Series · Mrs. Bubby
Spooks2002 · Series · Connie James
Judge John Deed2001 · Series · Professor Moriarty
Longitude2000 · Series · Elizabeth Harrison
The Phoenix and the Carpet1997 · Series · Mrs Biddle
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman1997 · Series · Julia Hampson
Trial & Retribution1997 · Series · Dr Jean Mullins
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Maisie Gooch
Wilderness1996 · Series · Jane Garth
Faith1994 · Series · Jane Moreton
The Borrowers1992 · Series · Miss Menzies
Performance1991 · Series · Joan Scott-Fowler
Devices and Desires1991 · Series · Alice Mair
Chelworth1989 · Series · Virginia Hincham
Agatha Christie's Poirot1989 · Series · Miss Williams
The Storyteller1988 · Series · Queen
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries1987 · Series · Mrs. Peveril
Inspector Morse1987 · Series · Anne Staveley
Theatre Night1985 · Series · Miss Prism
The BBC Television Shakespeare1978 · Series · Portia
The Duchess of Duke Street1976 · Series · Louise Trotter
Churchill's People1974 · Series · Margaret Paston
Fall of Eagles1974 · Series · Princess Vicky
Thriller1973 · Series · Helen Curry
A Ghost Story for Christmas1971 · Series · Alice Parkin
Play for Today1970 · Series · Anna Firth
Shadows of Fear1970 · Series · Judith
The Spoils of Poynton1970 · Series · Fleda Vetch
Boy Meets Girl1967 · Series · Lucinda
BBC Play of the Month1965 · Series · Varya
The Wednesday Play1964 · Series · Clarice
Theatre 6251964 · Series · Victoire / Lucille Desmoulins
The Human Jungle1963 · Series · Pamela Phillips
No Hiding Place1959 · Series