Jessica Fox (actress)
Jessica Fox | |
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Born | Jessica Ann Fox 19 May 1983 Maidenhead, Berkshire, England |
Alma mater | Redroofs Theatre School[1] |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1992–present |
Known for | Role of Nancy Hayton in Hollyoaks The Worst Witch The Phoenix and the Carpet |
Spouse |
Nicholas Willes (m. 2020) |
Children | 1 |
Jessica Ann Fox (born 19 May 1983[2]) is an English actress best known for playing Enid Nightshade on The Worst Witch and Nancy Hayton on Channel 4 soap opera, Hollyoaks.
Early life
Fox received her acting training at the Redroofs Theatre School in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England.[1]
Career
Fox was born in
Weirdsister College. Co-starring with Sarah Lancashire, she then appeared in the role of Rusty Dickinson in Back Home
.
Fox then moved into soaps, playing Belle Wise in Crossroads, and made a guest appearance in children's show Powers.[3] In 2005, she was cast as newcomer Nancy Hayton in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.[4]
Personal life
On 15 October 2022 Fox announced she is pregnant with her first child.[5] Fox gave birth to a son with husband Nicholas Willes on 7 March 2023.[6]
Fox supports the charity Breast Cancer Care.[7]
Filmography
Film | |||
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Year | Film | Role | Notes |
1992 | The Muppet Christmas Carol | Ghost of Christmas Past | (voice) |
Television
Television | |||
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
1996 | The Detectives | 1st Schoolgirl | Episode: Back to Class |
1997 | The Phoenix and the Carpet | Anthea | TV mini-series |
1998–2001 | The Worst Witch | Enid Nightshade | 34 episodes |
2001 | Back Home | Virginia 'Rusty' Dickinson | TV film |
Weirdsister College
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Enid Nightshade | Episode: Good Friends | |
2004 | Powers | Lex | Episode: We Are Not Alone |
2008–2012 | Hollyoaks Later | Nancy Hayton / Nancy Osborne | TV series |
2005–present | Hollyoaks | Nancy Hayton / Nancy Osborne / Nancy Dean | 1206 episodes |
References
- ^ a b "Redroofs School for the Performing Arts". Archived from the original on 23 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
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: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Stuart Manning and Jessica Fox". OK!. 13 January 2009. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ "Action TV Online – Powers episode guide". Startrader.co.uk. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
- ^ "Hollyoaks – Nancy Osborne (played by Jessica Fox)". E4.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
- ^ "Hollyoaks star Jessica Fox announces she's pregnant with first child". www.digitalspy.com. 15 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ "NY Breaking - Jessica Fox gives birth! Hollyoaks star welcomes her first child with Nicholas". Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ Matt BCC (28 October 2011). "Hollyoaks Pink Friday Zumbathon!". Breast Cancer Care. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
External links
- Jessica Fox at IMDb
- Jessica Fox on Twitter
- Jessica Fox on Instagram