Gemma Dobson
Biography
Born in 1991 in Leeds, Gemma Dobson is a British actress whose TV credits include the second series of Kay Mellor's In The Club, ITV's Brief Encounters and the Jimmy McGovern TV film Care. In 2017 she made her stage debut as Sue in the revival of Andrea Dunbar's play Rita, Sue and Bob Too, for which she won a 2018 Stage Debut award for Best Actress in a Play. She followed this up with the role of Jo in the Oldham Coliseum's production of A Taste of Honey.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Nathalie
Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to concieve. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.
Drama Series - 1991, 16 episodes • as India Bogleby
Comedienne Dawn French tackles dark, tongue-in-cheek thrillers as her various characters embark on a different mystery every episode. In one way or another, she is involved with murder — either committing the crime or even getting bumped off herself!
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Shelly
In The Club follows six pregnant women and their partners as they get ready for the arrival of their babies at the local parenting class. Housewife Diane, schoolgirl Rosie, newlywed Jasmin, businesswoman Roanna, midwife Vicky and writer and teaching assistant Kim all have their own issues to deal with.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Bride
Jenny, a single mother raising two daughters after her husband leaves, is aided by her widowed mother, Mary. But Jenny struggles to stay afloat after Mary suffers a devastating stroke and develops dementia.