Suzanne Packer Biography: Age, Career, Net Worth, Brother, Children, Activism, Husband, TV Shows

Suzanne Packer is a respected Welsh actress known for her long-running role as Tess Bateman in the BBC medical drama Casualty, as well as appearances in series such as In My Skin, Doctor Who, and The Night Caller.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Suzanne Packer
• Stage Name: Suzanne Packer
• Born: November 26, 1962
• Age: 63 years old
• Birthplace: Cardiff, Wales
• Nationality: Welsh British
• Occupation: Actress Director
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Jackson
• Siblings: One younger brother Colin Jackson Olympic hurdler
• Spouse: Jesse Newman actor divorced
• Children: One son Paris
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: 500,000 to 2 million dollars

Early Life And Education

Suzanne Packer was born on November 26, 1962, in Cardiff, Wales. She grew up as the daughter of Jamaican and Panamanian immigrant parents who settled in Abergavenny, where her mother worked as a nurse. Her ethnicity is Black Welsh. Religion is unknown.

She attended the National Youth Theatre of Wales, earned a BA in theatre and drama from the University of Warwick, and trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She also holds a PGCE and briefly worked as a drama teacher.

Career

Suzanne Packer co-founded BiBi Crew in 1991, Britain’s first comedy theatre troupe made up entirely of Black women. She made early television appearances and gained prominence with her role as Tess Bateman in Casualty from September 2003 to August 2015, returning as a guest for the 30th-anniversary episodes in 2016.

She has appeared in various British dramas, including episodes of Doctor Who as Eve Cicero in 2018, In My Skin as Nurse Digby, and recent projects such as The Night Caller.

Her work spans theatre, television, and guest roles in series like Bang and The Pembrokeshire Murders.

In 2021, she co-edited the essay collection Still Breathing: 100 Black Voices on Racism – 100 Ways to Change the Narrative. In 2025, she launched the podcast Verandah Talk with collaborator Suzzette Llewellyn to continue discussions on racism in Britain.

Her career highlights her commitment to diverse storytelling and representation in the arts.

Social Media

Suzanne Packer does not have a social media accounts.

Personal Life

Suzanne Packer was previously married to American actor Jesse Newman, whom she met during a European tour. They had one son named Paris but divorced in the early 2000s and co-parented their child.

She has a close relationship with her younger brother, Olympic hurdler Colin Jackson, with whom she has appeared on television programs like Pointless Celebrities.

She remains connected to her Welsh roots and Jamaican heritage through her family background. Her height is unknown.

Net Worth

Suzanne Packer estimated net worth ranges from 500,000 to 2 million dollars. Her earnings come mainly from her extensive career in television, theatre, and directing, including long-term roles in major BBC series, guest appearances, theatre work, and additional projects such as writing, podcasting, and advocacy.