Known for her BAFTA-winning role as Elizabeth Bennet in ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (1995), Dr. Ellie Sattler in ‘The Lost World: Jurassic Park’ (1997), and Queen Elizabeth II in ‘The Crown’ (2016-2017).
Films
- The RadleysHelen Radley2024
- The WatchersMadeline2024
- Saint JudyCelia2018
- Fifty Shades FreedCarla Wilks2018
- The Miseducation of Cameron PostDr. Lydia Marsh2018
- Fifty Shades DarkerCarla Wilks2017
- A Quiet PassionVinnie Dickinson2016
- Fifty Shades of GreyCarla Wilks2015
- The Wolf of Wall StreetDuchess of Bay Ridge2013
- Zero Dark ThirtyJessica2012
- ContagionDr. Ally Hextall2011
- The King’s SpeechMyrtle Logue2010
- The River KingCarrie2005
- The Manchurian CandidateJocelyne Jordan2004
- SunshineValerie Sors1999
- The Talented Mr. RipleyLizzie1999
- Bedrooms and HallwaysSally1998
- The Lost World: Jurassic ParkDr. Sarah Harding1997
- Paradise RoadRosemary Leighton-Jones1997
TV shows
- Double BlindDr. Sarah Porter2024
- Alex RiderDr. Eva du Lac2020
- The CrownQueen Elizabeth (The Queen Mother)2016-2017
- Death Comes to PemberleyLady Anne Darcy2013
- Prisoners of WarIris Jones2010
- This Is Where I Leave YouLibby2010
- The BlacklistAgent Madeline2009
- A Dog of FlandersNello’s Mother1999
- Pride and PrejudiceElizabeth Bennet1995
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About Jennifer Ehle
Jennifer Ehle is a distinguished American-born British actress known for her versatile stage, film, and television work. Winner of a BAFTA TV Award and a Tony Award, she came to prominence playing Elizabeth Bennet in the BBC’s 1995 adaptation of ‘Pride and Prejudice’. She has since built a wide-ranging career in period dramas, blockbusters, and critically acclaimed independent films.
FAQs
Is Jennifer Ehle related to John Ehle?
Yes, her father is the late American author John Ehle, and her mother is the English actress Rosemary Harris.
Did Jennifer Ehle win a BAFTA for ‘Pride and Prejudice’?
Yes, she won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet in the 1995 BBC adaptation.
Has Jennifer Ehle worked on Broadway?
Yes, she has an extensive stage career on Broadway and in the West End, winning a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for ‘The Real Thing’ in 2000.
Did she star in all three ‘Fifty Shades’ films?
Yes, she played Carla Wilks, the mother of Dakota Johnson’s character, in the entire ‘Fifty Shades’ film trilogy.
Is Jennifer Ehle married and does she have children?
She is married to writer Michael Ryan, and they have two children together.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026