Gemma Whelan

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Characters played by Gemma Whelan

Kate — Upstart Crow (2016)

Kate is the landlady’s daughter whose ambition to become an actress is repeatedly treated with casual sexism. Her efforts form a running gag connected to Will Shakespeare’s theatrical world, and the 2020 special places her alongside Will during the plague, giving her a continuing link to the central storyline.

DI Sarah Collins — The Tower (2021)

Lead police officer initially from the fictional DSI department. Drives the two-pronged investigation into the fatal fall from a tower block roof and the subsequent disappearance of witness Constable Lizzie Adama.

Miss Taylor / Mrs. Weston — Emma. (2020)

Emma's old governess who marries Mr. Weston.

Miranda — Surviving Christmas with the Relatives (2018)

Miranda prepares her rural home for the family’s first Christmas there since her parents died. She is stressed by the unfinished chores and practical problems, and she receives alarming news that Harry has left a clinic despite his family’s efforts to get him help. Dan is her fellow host in the troubled gathering.

Len — Prevenge (2017)

One of Ruth's final targets. Len defends herself by punching Ruth in the stomach during the confrontation, which inadvertently gives Ruth the opening to stab Len to death before police arrive.

Career Overview

Gemma Whelan has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 2007. Signature works include The Tower, Upstart Crow, Dexter Procter. 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
30
Birth Date
1981-04-23
Birth Place
Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK

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