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Jenny Rainsford

Jenny Rainsford

Jennifer "Jenny" Rainsford is an English actress. A native of Watford, Rainsford graduated with a degree in English from University of Oxford, before studying acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, from which she graduated in 2011. As well as her role as ”Boo” in the television series Fleabag, Rainsford has appeared in Ridley Scott's film Prometheus (2012) and The Favourite (2018). Other film credits include About Time (2013) and The Death of a Farmer. Her television credits include Finding Joy, The Smoke, Law and Order UK and Da Vinci's Demons. Rainsford has performed in productions for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Headlong, Royal Court Theatre, and Young Vic.

Known for

Such a Lovely Day
Such a Lovely Day
2023 • Nettie
Coffee Wars
Coffee Wars
2023 • Stoney
Persuasion
Persuasion
2022 • Mrs. Harville
The Favourite
The Favourite
2018 • Mae
RSC Live: The Tempest
RSC Live: The Tempest
2017 • Miranda
About Time
About Time
2013 • Polly
Prometheus
Prometheus
2012 • Archaeological Assistant

Full filmography

Coffee Wars
Coffee Wars
2023 • Stoney
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Persuasion
Persuasion
2022 • Mrs. Harville
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About Time
About Time
2013 • Polly
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Prometheus
Prometheus
2012 • Archaeological Assistant
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