Jo Hartley Age, Wiki and Bio

Jo Hartley

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth12/03/1972
Age53 years
BirthplaceMetropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester, England

Bio/Wiki

Full NameJoanne Victoria Hartley
HometownOldham, England
ReligionChristianity

Physical Stats & More

Height5'4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNorth Chadderton School, England

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
TattooRight Wrist - A triangle

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherRichard Hartley
MotherHetty Hartley
Siblings2 Brothers, 2 Sisters (including Tracy Hartley)

Career

DebutJo Hartley made her film debut in 'Dead Man's Shoes' (2004) playing the role of Marie.
AwardsShe received the Best Actress award at the International Christian Film & Music Festival for her performance in the short film 'Sea Change' (2015).
Notable WorksHer filmography includes roles in 'This Is England' (2006), 'Eddie the Eagle' (2016), 'In My Skin' (2018), 'After Life' (2019–2022), 'Swede Caroline' (2024), and 'Adolescence' (2025).

Some Lesser Known Facts

Jo Hartley was raised in a working-class family in Oldham, England.
At age 11, she landed her first acting role as Gretel Von Trappe in her school’s production of 'The Sound of Music.'
Until the age of 17, she participated in the Oldham Theatre Workshop but switched careers to work as a secretary for British Aerospace.
She began her career as an air hostess for Japanese Airlines during the 1990s and later transitioned to studying method acting.
She has expressed admiration for American artist Florence Scovel Shinn and actress Judy Garland, considering them inspirations.
In a 2020 interview, she humorously mentioned that she dislikes washing cutlery.
In January 2021, she served on the jury for the Rising Star Award at the EE British Academy Film Awards.
Jo received a BIFA nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Sweetheart' (2021).
A travel enthusiast, she has explored various destinations, including Morocco and the United States.
Jo is an animal lover and is the owner of several parrots.