Jessica Gunning: Biography in Details
Who is Jessica Gunning?
Jessica Faye Gunning is an English actress, best known for portraying the character of Orla in the British television drama series White Heat. Similarly, she is also known for her roles in It’s Adam and Shelley, Common Ground: Adventure Venture, Strike: Career of Evil, and The Scandalous Lady W.
How old is Jessica Gunning? Education
Jessica Gunning was born on January 1, 1986, in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England, UK. As of 2024, she is 38 years old. She is British by nationality and her ethnicity is caucasian. Similarly, her birth sign is Capricorn.
She was born to her parents Paul and Val Gunning. Her mother used to work as drama teacher at a local school whereas her father worked in a plastics company. Likewise, she has two siblings named Harriet and Josh.
Speaking about her educational background, she went the Holmfirth High School near Huddersfield before attending Rose Bruford College, graduating in 2007.
Net Worth and Salary
Talking about her earnings, she might have earned a good amount of money from her acting career. In addition to acting, she earns through various sources, including brand endorsements and other business ventures. However, the info about the exact figure of her net worth and salary is not currently available.
Career and Professional Life
Talking about her career, she started her stage career at the National Theatre in productions including Much Ado About Nothing and Major Barbara. She made her guest appearance in the 2008 television series Doctor Who episode “Partners in Crime”. She was also featured in Mutual Friends. Later, she played the recurring role of Angela in Law & Order: UK in 2009.
She also appeared in Life of Riley and also played Branita in the TV pilot Lizzie and Sarah, written by Julia Davis and Jessica Hynes. In 2012, landed the role of Orla in the BBC television series White Heat which was written by Paula Milne, and was first broadcast on BBC Two from 8 March to 12 April 2012.
Moreover, she played the main role of Melissa Young in the BBC drama What Remains. in 2013, she shared the screen with Lee Boardman, William Ash, and Craig Parkinson in an episode of Great Night Out for ITV.
Likewise, she shared the stage with Cate Blanchett at the National Theatre in When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other, written by Martin Crimp and directed by Katie Mitchell.
Her other film credits include:
- Urban Myths as a Border Officer
- Prime Suspect 1973 as WPC Kath Morgan
- In the Dark as DC Sophia Carson
- The State as Umm Walid
- What About Barb? as Barb
- Back as Jan
- Trollied as Donna Calabrese
- Strike: Career of Evil as Holly Brockbank
- Tourist Trap as Maxine
- MotherFatherSon as Pam
- Isolation Stories as Stranger
- The Outlaws as Diane Pemberley
- Baby Reindeer as Martha Scott
Awards and Nominations
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Jessica has maintained a good body shape and stands at a decent height. the actress is 5 feet 3 inches tall and has an average weight that suits her body. Similarly, she has beautiful brown hair and adorable brown eyes. The info about her other body measurements including bust-waist-hip size, dress size and shoe size is under review.
Controversy and Rumors
Jessica has not been involved in controversy till now. She keeps her personal life private and has avoided scandals and rumours. She ignores the activities that affect her career and image.
Social Media: Instagram and Facebook
The actress is not active on social media. She does not have Facebook, Instagram or Twitter accounts.
Jessica Gunning's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|
| 2024 | January | Monday |
| 2025 | January | Wednesday |
| 2026 | January | Thursday |
| 2027 | January | Friday |
| 2028 | January | Saturday |
