Jessica Knappett

Jessica Knappett

40 · Born: Nov 28, 1984

2013

Personal Details

BornNov 28, 1984 Bingley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Relatives
  • Ben Knappett (Sibling)

Biography

Jessica, a multi-talented individual, was born on November 28th, 1984, in Bingley, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. Her educational journey began at Woodhouse Grove school in Apperley Bridge, Bradford, West Yorkshire, where she laid the foundation for her future endeavors.

Subsequently, Jessica pursued higher education at the University of Manchester in Manchester, Greater Manchester, where she read English and drama. Her academic background served as a solid foundation for her subsequent career choices.

After completing her studies, Jessica gained valuable experience through various promotional jobs, which involved dressing up as mobile phones or giant fruit to distribute flyers. This experience would later be incorporated into her sitcom, Drifters, which premiered in 2013.

In 2005, Jessica co-founded Lady Garden, a female comedy group, which gained recognition at the Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. The group's success further solidified Jessica's reputation as a talented comedian.

In 2011, Jessica took on the role of Neil in The Inbetweeners, a big-screen comedy that follows the misadventures of a group of sixth form students. Her performance in the film caught the attention of producers, who subsequently approached her to develop her own comedy show.

As a result, Jessica created Drifters, which first aired in 2013 and ran for four successful series until its conclusion in 2016. Throughout her career, Jessica has showcased her exceptional talent as an actress, writer, and comedian, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

Career

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2022
Avoidance
Avoidance as Claire
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2021
Ghosts
Ghosts as Lucy
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2015
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2013
Alan Partridge
Alan Partridge as WPC Ruth
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2011
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2010
Ideal
Ideal as Police Dispatch (voice, uncredited)
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2021
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2018
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2013
Drifters
Drifters as Creator