Jemma Carlton

Jemma Carlton
EducationRose Bruford College
OccupationActress
Years active2018-
TelevisionMaxine

Jemma Lauren Carlton is an English stage and television actress. She made her debut in the titular role of the Channel 5 true crime drama Maxine (2022). She has since appeared in the Sky Atlantic series Lockerbie: A Search for Truth (2024).

Early life

Carlton grew up in Stafford.[1][2] She graduated from Rose Bruford College in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Acting.[3] She was shortlisted for the 2019 Alan Bates Award, given to graduating actors.[4]

Career

Stage

Her stage performances include Hester in The Silver Cord by Sidney Howard [5][6] at The Finborough Theatre.

Screen

She made her screen debut as Maxine Carr in Channel 5 series Maxine in 2022.[7] In 2023, she appeared in the second series of Greg Davies comedy series The Cleaner on BBC One.[8]

In early 2025, she could be seen appearing alongside Colin Firth in British historical drama Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.[9] She will play Belle Downer in Steven Knight historical drama A Thousand Blows.[10][11]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes works that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2022 Maxine Maxine Carr Lead role
2023 The Cleaner Selina 1 episode
2025 Lockerbie: A Search for Truth Cathy Swire
2025 A Thousand Blows † Belle Downer 10 episodes

References

  1. ^ Morris, Lauren (6 October 2022). "Maxine star took cues from David Tennant for "complex" role". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Behind the Breakout: Jemma Carlton". dojosctors. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  3. ^ "Class of 2019". Rose Bruford College Library. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  4. ^ Masso, Giverny (2 May 2019). "Bristol Old Vic Theatre School student Moronke Akinola wins 2019 Alan Bates Award". The Stage. Retrieved 4 January 2025.(subscription required)
  5. ^ Fuller, Phoebe (10 October 2022). "Who is Jemma Carlton? The newcomer who plays Maxine Carr in harrowing new drama". Examiner Live. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  6. ^ Luckhurst, Georgia (2 September 2024). "Gone with the Wind screenwriter's 1927 play receives first London revival". The Stage. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  7. ^ Cremona, Patrick (29 June 2022). "Channel 5 announces cast for new Maxine Carr and Ian Huntley drama". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  8. ^ Cremona, Patrick (24 October 2023). "The Cleaner cast: Meet the stars of Greg Davies's comedy". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  9. ^ Gates, Taylor. "'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth' Review: Colin Firth's Peacock Drama Refuses To Sensationalize". Collider. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  10. ^ Hibbs, James (11 October 2024). "Peaky Blinders creator's A Thousand Blows releases violent trailer with Stephen Graham and Malachi Kirby". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  11. ^ Ritman, Alex (16 March 2023). "The Crown' Star Erin Doherty Joins Disney+ Period Boxing Drama 'A Thousand Blows'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 January 2025.