Jemima Rooper Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Siblings, Husband, Movies & TV Shows

Jemima Rooper is an English actress celebrated for her work in film, television, theatre, and voice acting.

Beginning her career as a child performer, she gained recognition in The Famous Five before starring in productions including Hex, Lost in Austen, Atlantis, Flowers in the Attic: The Origin, Geek Girl, and numerous acclaimed stage productions.

Jemima Rooper
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Jemima Rooper
Born:	October 24, 1981 (age 44 years old)
Place of Birth:	Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	White (English)
Height:	5 feet 3 inches (160 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Alison Rooper and Mr. Rooper
Spouse:	Ben Ockrent
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Ezra Ockrent
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early life and Education

Jemima Rooper was born on October 24, 1981, in Hammersmith, London, England.

She spent her childhood under the guidance of her parents, Alison Rooper and Mr. Rooper. Jemima Rooper is of White English ethnicity. There is no information about her siblings.

She attended Redcliffe Gardens School in Chelsea before continuing her education at Godolphin and Latymer School, where she achieved outstanding GCSE results while balancing her acting career.

She later studied at MPW Sixth Form College, earning three A-levels. Her religion is Christianity.

Career

Jemima Rooper developed an interest in acting during childhood and secured her first professional roles in The Higher Mortals (1993) and Willie’s War (1994).

Her breakthrough arrived after portraying George in the television adaptation of The Famous Five, making her one of Britain’s most recognizable young actresses.

She later expanded her television career by starring in As If, Hex, Lost in Austen, Atlantis, Gold Digger, The Split, Flowers in the Attic: The Origin, The Inheritance, and Geek Girl.

Her film career includes appearances in Kinky Boots, A Sound of Thunder, The Black Dahlia, One Chance, What If, Matriarch, The People We Hate at the Wedding, and Here.

Beyond screen acting, Rooper has built an impressive theatre résumé, performing in productions such as One Man, Two Guvnors, Blithe Spirit, Little Shop of Horrors, and Hand to God.

She has also contributed voice performances to Doctor Who audio dramas and interactive games, demonstrating her versatility across multiple entertainment platforms.

Awards and nominations

• Nominated for several awards for Lost in Austen, Hex, and theatre performances.
• Received critical acclaim for performances in One Man, Two Guvnors, Blithe Spirit, and Little Shop of Horrors.

Social media

• Instagram: @jemimarooper

Personal life

Jemima Rooper is married to writer and director Ben Ockrent. At 44 years old, there is no information about her past relationships. The couple are parents to Ezra Ockrent and a second child whose name has not been publicly disclosed.

Her height is 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm). In addition to acting, she enjoys theatre, travelling, literature, and spending time with her family.

Net worth

Jemima Rooper has accumulated a net worth of $5 million USD.

Her income is generated primarily from acting in films, television series, theatre productions, voice acting, and commercial projects.

Additional earnings come from long-running television roles and stage performances that have established her as one of Britain’s accomplished actresses.

Filmography

• The Higher Mortals (1993)
• Willie’s War (1994)
• Owd Bob (1998)
• Snapshots (2002)
• A Sound of Thunder (2005)
• Kinky Boots (2005)
• The Black Dahlia (2006)
• Hotel Caledonia (2011)
• One Chance (2013)
• What If (2013)
• Matriarch (2022)
• The People We Hate at the Wedding (2022)
• Here (2024)

Television

• The Famous Five (1996–1997)
• Wives and Daughters (1999)
• Love in a Cold Climate (2001)
• As If (2001–2004)
• Hex (2004–2005)
• Lost in Austen (2008)
• Atlantis (2013–2015)
• Fearless (2017)
• Gold Digger (2019)
• The Girlfriend Experience (2021)
• The Split (2022)
• Flowers in the Attic: The Origin (2022)
• The Inheritance (2023)
• Geek Girl (2024)
• The Famous Five (2024)