Jana Carpenter
Jana Carpenter (born January 26, 1971) is an American actress, singer and guitarist based in the UK. She has appeared in TV and radio series, episodes and films and is also a vocalist and guitarist in the countryfolk or harmony band Piefinger, and the Mercury Prize-nominated experimental rock band Sweet Billy Pilgrim.
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) |
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
Carpenter has been married to writer and director Julian Simpson since 2005.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Roujin Z | Norie (voice) | English version |
| 1999 | The Criminal | Grace | |
| 2004 | Demon Wheels | Tourist | Short |
| 2006 | Private Life | Maggie | Short |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Megazone 23 III | Lisa (voice) | TV series |
| 1994 | The Bill | Nikki Knight | Episode: "No Way to Treat a Lady" |
| 2003 | Manchild | Katie Landers | Episode: "2.6" |
| 2003 | Silent Witness | Alice Delaney | Episode: "Running on Empty: Part 1" |
| 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 | TV miniseries |
| 2008, 2013 | Holby City | Vicky Slogan / Sheridan Talbot | Episodes: "Cutting the Cord", "Unravelled" |
| 2012 | New Tricks | Ruth Bisley | Episode: "Part of a Whole" |
| 2014 | Trying Again | Jo | Episode: "1.7" |
Radio
- 2017 Mythos, Glamis. Libby Ward. BBC Radio 4.
- 2018 The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Kennedy Fisher. BBC Radio 4.
- 2019 The Whisperer in Darkness. Kennedy Fisher. BBC Radio 4
- 2020 The Shadow Over Innsmouth. Kennedy Fisher. BBC Radio 4
- 2011 Bad memories . Imogen Blake. BBC Radio 4