Jana Carpenter
| Jana Carpenter | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 26, 1971 Glen Ellyn, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Film / television actress, singer, guitarist |
| Years active | 1991-present |
| Spouse(s) | Julian Simpson (m. 2005) |
Jana Carpenter (born January 26, 1971) is an American actress, singer and guitarist based in the UK. She has appeared in a few TV series episodes and films and is also vocalist and guitarist in the countryfolk/harmony band Piefinger, and Mercury Prize nominated experimental rock band Sweet Billy Pilgrim.
Early life
Carpenter was born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois on January 26, 1971.
Career
Carpenter provided the English voice of Norie in the English dub of Roujin Z. She played roles in films such as The Criminal, Demon Wheels, and Private Life.
In the first series of the revived British programme Doctor Who, Carpenter played the role of De Maggio, a soldier who protects the Metaltron Cage with Bywater (John Schwab), in the episode of the first series "Dalek".
Personal life
She is married to Julian Simpson in 2005.
Filmography
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2003 | Manchild | Katie Landers | Episode: #2.6 |
| 2003 | Silent Witness | Alice Delaney | Episode: Running on Empty |
| 2004 | Murder Prevention | Katie | Episode: Last Man Out: Part 2 |
| 2004 | Agatha Christie's Marple | May Ainsworth | Episode: The Murder at the Vicarage |
| 2005 | Doctor Who | De Maggio | Episode: Dalek |
| 2007 | Superstorm | Holly Zabrieski | |
| 2008 | Holby City | Vicky Slogan | Episode: Cutting the Cord |
| 2012 | New Tricks | Ruth Bisley | Episode: Part of a Whole |
| Film | |||
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1991 | Roujin Z | Norie | Voice (English version) |
| 1999 | The Criminal | Grace | |
| 2004 | Demon Wheels | Tourist | |
| 2006 | Private Life | Maggie | Short film |
Radio
2017. Mythos, Glamis. Libby Ward. BBC Radio 4.
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