Jennifer Anne Ehle is an American actress, born to a family of artistic and literary pedigree. Her mother, Rosemary Harris, is a renowned English actress, while her father, John Ehle, is a celebrated American author.
Jennifer's most notable role to date is undoubtedly her portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet in the 1995 BBC miniseries adaptation of Jane Austen's timeless classic, Pride and Prejudice. Her outstanding performance earned her the prestigious BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress.
In addition to her television work, Jennifer has also made a significant impact on the world of Broadway. Her impressive stage presence was recognized with the 2000 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role in Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing. Furthermore, she received the 2007 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance in The Coast of Utopia, a sprawling epic written by Tom Stoppard.