Jodie Whittaker Biography
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Jodie Whittaker is an English actress who was born on June 3, 1982, in Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire, England.
Whittaker made her acting debut in the 2006 film “Venus,” directed by Roger Michell. She then went on to appear in several television shows, including “Dalziel and Pascoe,” “The Smoke,” and “Broadchurch.” In 2017, she was cast as the thirteenth Doctor in the long-running British science fiction series “Doctor Who,” becoming the first woman to play the role.
Aside from her work on “Doctor Who,” Whittaker has appeared in several other films and TV shows, including “Black Mirror,” “Trust Me,” and “Adult Life Skills.” She has also worked on stage, performing in productions of “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “Antigone.”
Whittaker has received critical acclaim for her performances, earning a BAFTA nomination for her role in “Broadchurch” and winning the National Television Award for Best Drama Performance for her work on “Doctor Who.”
In addition to her acting work, Whittaker is involved in various charitable organizations and causes, including the charity Barnardo’s, which supports vulnerable children and young people in the UK.
Jodie Whittaker Movies and TV Shows
Here are some of Jodie Whittaker’s notable movies and TV shows:
Movies
Venus (2006), St Trinian’s (2007), Attack the Block (2011), Good Vibrations (2012), Adult Life Skills (2016), Journeyman (2017), The Kid Who Would Be King (2019)
TV Shows
The Afternoon Play (2005), Dalziel and Pascoe (2006), Wired (2008), Cranford (2009), Marchlands (2011), Broadchurch (2013-2017), Trust Me (2017), Doctor Who (2017-2022), Black Mirror (2019).
Jodie Whittaker Husband
Jodie Whittaker is married to American actor Christian Contreras. The couple met while studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and were married in 2008. Contreras is also an actor, known for his work in movies such as “Zero Dark Thirty” and “The Operative.” The couple has one child together, a daughter born in 2015. Whittaker is known to keep her personal life private, so not much information is publicly available about her relationship with Contreras.
Jodie Whittaker Net Worth
It is estimated that her net worth is around $6 million. This figure is based on her successful acting career and numerous roles in popular movies and TV shows. However, it is important to note that net worth estimates are not always accurate and may vary depending on various factors such as investments, taxes, and other financial factors.