Jo Hartley Biography: Husband, Kids, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Joanne Victoria Hartley also known as Jo Hartley is an English actress best known for her performances in This Is England, This Is England ’86, This Is England ’88, This Is England ’90, After Life, Eddie the Eagle, Sweetheart, and the Netflix drama Adolescence.

Renowned for portraying authentic working-class characters, Hartley has built a respected career across British film and television and has earned critical acclaim for both dramatic and comedic roles.

Jo Hartley
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Joanne Victoria Hartley
Stage Name:	Jo Hartley
Born:	March 12, 1972 (age 54 years old)
Place of Birth:	Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	White British
Height:	5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Richard Hartley and Hetty Hartley
Siblings:	Tracy Hartley
Spouse:	Glenn Lee Yeldell
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Gary Hartley, Richard Hartley
Occupation:	Actress, Executive Producer
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Jo Hartley was born on March 12, 1972, in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. She is of White British ethnicity and is the daughter of Richard Hartley and Hetty Hartley. She grew up alongside two brothers and two sisters, including her sister Tracy Hartley, in a working-class family.

Jo Hartley discovered her love for acting at the age of eleven when she played Gretel in her school’s production of The Sound of Music. She later joined the Oldham Theatre Workshop, where she trained until she was seventeen.

After leaving school, she attended North Chadderton School and briefly worked at British Aerospace before becoming a flight attendant with Japan Airlines. She eventually returned to England to study Method Acting and Stanislavski’s system, launching her professional acting career. She practices Christianity.

Career

Jo Hartley made her professional film debut in Dead Man’s Shoes (2004), directed by Shane Meadows, portraying Marie. The performance marked the beginning of a long creative partnership with Meadows, leading to memorable roles in This Is England (2006) and its acclaimed television sequels This Is England ’86, ’88, and ’90.

She steadily became one of Britain’s most respected character actresses, appearing in productions including The Young Victoria, Northern Soul, David Brent: Life on the Road, Eddie the Eagle, and Slaughterhouse Rulez.

Jo Hartley continued to earn praise through standout television performances in In My Skin, After Life, Das Boot, Death in Paradise, Passenger, and Netflix’s Adolescence, in which she portrayed Mrs. Fenumore. Her performance in the independent film Sweetheart earned her a British Independent Film Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

In addition to acting, she served as an executive producer on the comedy film Swede Caroline (2024), further expanding her work behind the camera.

Awards and Nominations

• British Independent Film Award nomination – Best Supporting Actress for Sweetheart.
• Best Actress – International Christian Film & Music Festival for Sea Change.
• Received widespread critical acclaim for This Is England, After Life, In My Skin, and Adolescence.

Social Media

• Instagram: @johartleyofficial

Personal Life

Jo Hartley, 54 years old, is married to Glenn Lee Yeldell. The couple became engaged in 2025 and married in March 2026 in the United States, with a larger celebration planned in the United Kingdom.

She has two children, Gary Hartley, Richard Hartley, and there is no public information about any previous marriages or relationships. Hartley stands 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) tall.

She enjoys travelling, animal care, photography, and spending time with her family. She is also known for supporting emerging filmmakers and British independent cinema.

Net Worth

Jo Hartley has a net worth of about $2 million USD. Her income is generated from acting in television and film, executive producing, endorsements, and public appearances.

Her acclaimed performances in This Is England, After Life, Sweetheart, and Adolescence have been the primary contributors to her financial success.

Filmography

Film

• Dead Man’s Shoes (2004)
• This Is England (2006)
• The Young Victoria (2009)
• Northern Soul (2014)
• Eddie the Eagle (2016)
• David Brent: Life on the Road (2016)
• Slaughterhouse Rulez (2018)
• Sweetheart (2021)
• Bank of Dave (2023)
• Swede Caroline (2024)

Television

• This Is England ’86 (2010)
• This Is England ’88 (2011)
• This Is England ’90 (2015)
• Not Safe for Work (2015)
• Bliss (2018)
• In My Skin (2018–2021)
• After Life (2019–2022)
• Mandy (2021)
• Das Boot (2022)
• Death in Paradise (2023)
• Passenger (2024)
• Adolescence (2025)

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