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Actor
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.
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Rainsford has performed in productions for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Headlong, Royal Court Theatre, and Young Vic.
Known for
Prometheus2012
About Time2013
The Favourite2018
Fleabag2016
Persuasion2022
Call the Midwife2012
Silent Witness1996
Showtrial2021
Filmography
- 2025The GameSeriesTina Oakley
- 2023Coffee WarsFilmStoney
- 2023Such a Lovely DayFilmNettie
- 2023Resolutions - Whose Planet are you on?FilmJacque
- 2022PersuasionFilmMrs. Harville
- 2021ShowtrialSeriesLaura Thornley
- 2018The FavouriteFilmMae
- 2017RSC Live: The TempestFilmMiranda
- 2016FleabagSeriesBoo
- 2013About TimeFilmPolly
- 2012PrometheusFilmArchaeological Assistant
- 2012Call the MidwifeSeriesDena Bowland
- 1996Silent WitnessSeriesAlice Chalmers