Helen George Biography: Age, TV Shows, Net Worth, Height, Boyfriend, Religion, Ethnicity, Awards

Helen Elizabeth George, professionally known as Helen George, is an English actress, singer, and television personality celebrated for portraying Trixie Franklin in the long-running BBC drama Call the Midwife.

Alongside her acting career, she has appeared in musical theatre productions and television entertainment programmes, including Strictly Come Dancing, establishing herself as one of Britain’s respected television performers.

Helen George
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Real Name:	Helen Elizabeth George
Stage Name:	Helen George
Born:	June 19, 1984 (age 42 years old)
Place of Birth:	Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	White British
Height:	5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Timothy George and Kathryn George
Siblings:	Victoria Ingle
Spouse:	Oliver Boot (divorced)
Children:	Wren Ivy Ashton, Lark Ashton
Occupation:	Actress, Singer, Television Personality
Net Worth:	$5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Helen George was born on June 19, 1984, in Birmingham, West Midlands, England.

She spent her childhood under the guidance of her parents, Timothy George and Kathryn George. Her ethnicity is White British. She grew up alongside her sister, Victoria Ingle, who works as a veterinarian.

Her religion is Christianity. She attended Edgbaston High School for Girls, later studied at the Birmingham School of Acting, and graduated from the Royal Academy of Music, where she received professional training in acting and musical theatre.

Career

Helen George embarked on her professional acting career in musical theatre before moving into television and film.

Early appearances included roles in Hotel Babylon, Doctors, The Three Musketeers, and several stage productions that showcased her musical background.

Her major breakthrough arrived in 2012 after joining the cast of Call the Midwife as Trixie Franklin, a performance that has remained one of the defining roles of her career.

As her career progressed, George expanded her television presence by competing in Strictly Come Dancing in 2015, where she finished sixth.

She has also appeared in productions such as Red Dwarf, Nativity Rocks!, D.I. Ray, Richard Osman’s House of Games, and numerous television specials.

In addition to acting, she has earned recognition for her vocal performances, including a Grammy Award nomination for the cast recording of Cinderella.

Awards and Nominations

• Grammy Award – Nominee, Best Musical Theater Album for Cinderella

Personal Life

Helen George, 42 years old, is currently single. She was married to actor Oliver Boot from 2011 until their divorce in 2015.

In 2016, she began a relationship with her Call the Midwife co-star Jack Ashton, and they welcomed two daughters, Wren Ivy Ashton and Lark Ashton, before ending their relationship in 2023.

Outside her acting career, she enjoys musical theatre, ballet, and charitable work supporting families affected by Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP). Her height is 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm).

Net Worth

Helen George has accumulated a net worth of $5 million USD. Her income is generated primarily from television acting, particularly Call the Midwife, alongside film appearances, musical theatre performances, television entertainment programmes, and commercial partnerships.

Her stage work and recording projects have also contributed to her financial success.

Social Media

• Instagram: @helenrgeorge

Filmography

• Hotel Babylon (2006)
• 7 Lives (2011)
• Doctors (2011)
• The Three Musketeers (2011)
• Scar Tissue (2012)
• Call the Midwife (2012–present)
• Comedy Playhouse (2014)
• Strictly Come Dancing (2015)
• Red Dwarf (2017)
• Nativity Rocks! (2018)
• D.I. Ray (2022)
• SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters (2025)
• Would I Lie to You? (2025)