Ashley Jensen

Ashley Jensen

55 · Born: Aug 11, 1969

Personal Details

BornAug 11, 1969 Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
Spouse
  • Kenny Doughty

    ( Aug 1, 2023 to May 25, 2025 )
  • Terence Beesley

    ( Jan 22, 2007 to Nov 30, 2017 )
Parents
  • Ivar Jensen
  • Margaret Jensen

Biography

Ashley Jensen, a talented Scottish actress and narrator, first burst onto the scene on August 11th, 1969. Her impressive acting skills were showcased in the hit television series Extras, which aired from 2005 to 2007 and earned her an Emmy nomination.

During her time on Extras, Ashley Jensen's captivating on-screen presence and exceptional acting abilities made her a standout cast member. Her incredible talent didn't go unnoticed, as she received an Emmy nomination for her outstanding performance.

In addition to her work on Extras, Ashley Jensen also appeared on the popular ABC show Ugly Betty, which premiered in 2006. Her versatility as an actress allowed her to seamlessly transition between roles and genres, making her a sought-after talent in the industry.

Ashley Jensen's impressive resume also includes a stint on the brief-lived CBS sitcom Accidentally on Purpose, which aired in 2009. Despite its short-lived run, the show allowed Ashley to showcase her comedic timing and acting chops, further solidifying her status as a talented and versatile actress.

Throughout her career, Ashley Jensen has consistently demonstrated her impressive range and ability to take on a wide variety of roles. Her dedication to her craft and her undeniable talent have made her a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

Career

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2023
Shetland
Shetland as DI Ruth Calder
{"id":216041,"title":"Christmas on Mistletoe Farm","year":"2022","character":"Ms Fletcher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/christmas-on-mistletoe-farm","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_216041.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_216041.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
{"id":103843094,"title":"Dog Squad","year":2022,"character":"Meagaidh (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/dog-squad","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103843094.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103843094.jpg"},"released":1}
Dog Squad
Dog Squad as Meagaidh (voice)
{"id":103843249,"title":"Mayflies","year":2022,"character":"Anna","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mayflies","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103843249.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103843249.jpg"},"released":1}
Mayflies
Mayflies as Anna
{"id":209168,"title":"Agatha Raisin","year":"2021","character":"Agatha Raisin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/agatha-raisin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_209168.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_209168.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
Agatha Raisin
Agatha Raisin as Agatha Raisin
{"id":103832337,"title":"Summer Camp Island","year":2021,"character":"Miss Mary (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/summer-camp-island","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/m5seliboia80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/m5seliboia80.jpg"},"released":1}
Summer Camp Island
Summer Camp Island as Miss Mary (voice)
{"id":138733,"title":"Lady and the Tramp","year":"2019","character":"Jock (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lady-and-the-tramp-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/36camphvohag.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/36camphvohag.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Lady and the Tramp
Lady and the Tramp as Jock (voice)
{"id":110937,"title":"How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World","year":"2019","character":"Phlegma (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/how-to-train-your-dragon-the-hidden-world","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/710sr61h4ca0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/710sr61h4ca0.jpg"},"released":1}
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{"id":103832262,"title":"Trust Me","year":2019,"character":"Debbie Dorrell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/trust-me-uk","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3262sps3tk90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3262sps3tk90.jpg"},"released":1}
Trust Me
Trust Me as Debbie Dorrell
{"id":113366,"title":"Sherlock Gnomes","year":"2018","character":"Nanette (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sherlock-gnomes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5v1k5mplvle0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5v1k5mplvle0.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Sherlock Gnomes
Sherlock Gnomes as Nanette (voice)
{"id":103830700,"title":"DuckTales","year":2017,"character":"Downey McDuck (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ducktales","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/52bfddn4fa40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/52bfddn4fa40.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
DuckTales
DuckTales as Downey McDuck (voice)
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Love, Lies and Records
Love, Lies and Records as Kate Dickenson
{"id":11833,"title":"Agatha Raisin","year":2016,"character":"Agatha Raisin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/agatha-raisin","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/272u5frmue3g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/272u5frmue3g.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Agatha Raisin
Agatha Raisin as Agatha Raisin
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{"id":36434,"title":"Barney Thomson","year":"2015","character":"Detective Inspector June Robertson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/barney-thomson","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6eku398jotd0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6eku398jotd0.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Barney Thomson
Barney Thomson as Detective Inspector June Robertson
{"id":36240,"title":"The Lobster","year":"2015","character":"Biscuit Woman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lobster","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3c2n16lml20g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3c2n16lml20g.jpg"},"released":1}
The Lobster
The Lobster as Biscuit Woman
{"id":2392,"title":"Catastrophe","year":2015,"character":"Fran","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/catastrophe-2015","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_2392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_2392.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":11512,"title":"Small Time","year":"2014","character":"Gail","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/small-time","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/iikqq3lfemg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/iikqq3lfemg0.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
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Agatha Raisin
Agatha Raisin as Agatha Raisin
{"id":11399,"title":"All Stars","year":"2013","character":"Gina","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-stars","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11399.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11399.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":7256,"title":"The Escape Artist","year":2013,"character":"Kate Burton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-escape-artist","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7256.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7256.jpg"},"released":1}
The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist as Kate Burton
{"id":1269,"title":"The Pirates! Band of Misfits","year":"2012","character":"The Surprisingly Curvaceous Pirate (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-pirates-band-of-misfits","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/teukjghvvh80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/teukjghvvh80.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
The Pirates! Band of Misfits as The Surprisingly Curvaceous Pirate (voice)
{"id":1285,"title":"Arthur Christmas","year":"2011","character":"Bryony (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/arthur-christmas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ppaj48lsicg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ppaj48lsicg.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Arthur Christmas
Arthur Christmas as Bryony (voice)
{"id":10408,"title":"Hysteria","year":"2011","character":"Fanny","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hysteria","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ecg68fq26h0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ecg68fq26h0.jpg"},"released":1}
Hysteria
Hysteria as Fanny
{"id":1121,"title":"Gnomeo & Juliet","year":"2011","character":"Nanette (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gnomeo-juliet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/683f7uc0oc20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/683f7uc0oc20.jpg"},"released":1}
Gnomeo & Juliet
Gnomeo & Juliet as Nanette (voice)
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The Reckoning
The Reckoning as Sally Wilson
{"id":240,"title":"How to Train Your Dragon","year":"2010","character":"Phlegma the Fierce (Voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/how-to-train-your-dragon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6esov83uggd0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6esov83uggd0.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon as Phlegma the Fierce (Voice)
{"id":17276,"title":"Nativity!","year":"2009","character":"Jennifer Lore","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nativity","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17276.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17276.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Nativity!
Nativity! as Jennifer Lore
{"id":172019,"title":"No Holds Bard","year":"2009","character":"Isobel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/no-holds-bard","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_172019.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_172019.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7708,"title":"Accidentally on Purpose","year":2009,"character":"Olivia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/accidentally-on-purpose","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7708.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7708.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":898,"title":"Ugly Betty","year":2008,"character":"Christina McKinney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ugly-betty","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_898.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_898.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty as Christina McKinney
{"id":107581,"title":"Taking Liberties","year":"2007","character":"Narration","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/taking-liberties","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_107581.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_107581.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Taking Liberties
Taking Liberties as Narration
{"id":8967,"title":"Eleventh Hour","year":2006,"character":"Rachel Young","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/eleventh-hour-2006","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8967.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8967.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Eleventh Hour
Eleventh Hour as Rachel Young
{"id":48960,"title":"Tristram Shandy","year":"2005","character":"Lindsey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tristram-shandy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3dp6diud3v2g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3dp6diud3v2g.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
{"id":979,"title":"Extras","year":2005,"character":"Maggie Jacobs","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/extras","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4spa6mggi0s0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4spa6mggi0s0.jpg"},"released":1}
Extras
Extras as Maggie Jacobs
{"id":1796,"title":"Silent Witness","year":2003,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/silent-witness","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1796.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1796.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":7494,"title":"Topsy-Turvy","year":"1999","character":"Miss Tringham","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/topsy-turvy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2rip0v1ra7k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2rip0v1ra7k0.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Topsy-Turvy
Topsy-Turvy as Miss Tringham
{"id":8319,"title":"Takin' Over the Asylum","year":1994,"character":"Kathleen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/takin-over-the-asylum","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8319.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8319.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
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Roughnecks
Roughnecks as Heather
{"id":103840766,"title":"The Balmoral Hotel: An Extraordinary Year","year":2021,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-balmoral-hotel-an-extraordinary-year","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103840766.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103840766.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
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2017
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2010
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{"id":7914,"title":"Embarrassing Bodies","year":2008,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/embarrassing-bodies","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7914.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7914.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":2055,"title":"The Graham Norton Show","year":2007,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-graham-norton-show","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2alh2fpq1pe0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2alh2fpq1pe0.jpg"},"released":1}
2007