Actors and Actresses

British Actresses You Should Know: Jessica Raine

Lacy Baugher Milas

29 May 2020 — 5 min read

British actress Jessica Raine is likely familiar to many PBS viewers from her roles on period drama Call the Midwife and mystery series Baptiste, but that's certainly not all she's done.

As a matter of fact, she's appeared in everything from trendy contemporary dramas to Agatha Christie mysteries and everything in between. Her role on Midwife certainly helped propel her to popularity, but she deserves recognition for more than just playing Nurse Jenny Lee.

Here are just a few of Raine's best and most notable roles from the past few years.

Explore More

'The Count of Monte Cristo' Can't Locate "The Treasure"

He takes his time about it, but Edmond finally assumes his new identity this week.

'The Forsytes' Women Continue to Hold the Family Together

The women in the Forsyte clan continue to be the best part of this show.

Jenny Agutter and Molly Vevers in 'Call the Midwife' Season 15

‘Call the Midwife’ Discovers How to Travel Through Time & Space

The third episode of 'Call the Midwife' Season 15 veers into distressing territory while dealing with the heavy subjects of sexual assault and slavery, but the show uses a gentle touch.

'Peaky Blinders' Casts Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton in 1950s-Set Sequel Series

The popular gangland historical drama will follow the exploits of Tommy's son in 1950s Birmingham.