Jemma Redgrave

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Characters played by Jemma Redgrave

President Danforth — The Beekeeper (2024)

Incumbent US President and mother of Derek Danforth.

Rebecca Edmonds — I'll Be There (2003)

Olivia's mother and Paul's former flame. Feeling betrayed by Paul and abandoned by her own musician father, she strongly opposes her daughter's involvement in the rock music scene. Despite her efforts to keep them apart, she inadvertently facilitates the reunion between Olivia and Paul.

Evie Wilcox — Howards End (1992)

Henry's daughter whose wedding is hosted by Henry and Margaret at the Wilcox estate in Shropshire. She later gathers at Howards End with other members of the family.

Lady DeCourcy — Love & Friendship (2016)

A member of the DeCourcy family, likely related to Sir Reginald and Reginald, though her specific narrative role is minimal in the provided summary.

Jenny — The Acid House (1998)

Central figure in 'The Soft Touch' segment. A wife who abandons her passive husband to live with the aggressive neighbor upstairs, highlighting the domestic tension.

Mother — Moonlight (2002)

Mother is a figure connected to Claire's family and the planned movement between the house and the airport. Claire is told that arrangements are being made to collect her, while later Claire describes seeing Mother standing silently among people in the garden. This image contributes to Claire's confusion and growing sense of helplessness.

Diana — Dream Demon (1988)

Upper-class London schoolteacher and protagonist preparing to marry Oliver. She suffers from vivid, stress-induced nightmares and hallucinations that blend with reality. Her dreams possess supernatural astral projection abilities that impact the waking world, ultimately allowing her to confront trauma and help Jenny escape repressed memories.

Kate Stewart — Doctor Who: The Power of the Doctor (2022)

Kate Stewart is a UNIT leader who brings the Doctor to UNIT headquarters to discuss the investigation into the abductions and altered paintings. The Master is later held under arrest there, and Kate’s headquarters becomes a battleground when Cybermen arrive. The Doctor’s allies destroy the Cyberman converter and CyberMasters at the facility.

Gale Francombe — Blue Murder (2000)

A woman trapped in a loveless marriage to the wealthy and powerful Ben. She conspires with her lover, police officer Adam, to plot and execute Ben's murder. As Adam's colleagues investigate, she attempts to cover her tracks, but her story faces scrutiny when Vanessa uncovers discrepancies and a new witness emerges. Her fate appears sealed until Adam discovers she may be connected to another killing.

Career Overview

Jemma Redgrave has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Beekeeper Series with 2 titles. Signature works include The Beekeeper, The War Between the Land and the Sea, The Beekeeper 2. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
48
Birth Date
1965-01-14
Birth Place
London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2719909), public domain (CC0).