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Jessie Buckley is an Irish actress and singer. Her career began in 2008 as a contestant on the BBC TV talent show I'd Do Anything in which she placed second. In the same year she appeared in the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music. She studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, from which she graduated in 2013. Buckley's early onscreen appearances include roles for BBC television series: Marya Bolkonskaya in the 2016 adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace (2016), Lorna Bow in Taboo (2017) and Marian Halcombe in The Woman in White (2018).



Buckley made her film debut playing lead role of Moll Huntford in Beast (2017). She continues to portray roles in film and television including Rose-Lynn Harlan in Wild Rose (2018), Lyudmilla Ignatenko in the HBO miniseries Chernobyl (2019), the Young Woman in I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020), and Oraetta Mayflower in season four of Fargo (2020). For her performance in Wild Rose, she received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. In 2019, Buckley was recognised by Forbes in its annual 30 Under 30 list. In 2020, she was listed at number 38 on The Irish Times list of Ireland's greatest film actors.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2021
Sally Bowles


[Broadway]
1908
Broncho Buster


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Video: Jake Gyllenhaal Sings and Dances in New Film Clip From THE BRIDE!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2026

Jake Gyllenhaal is hitting the silver screen in The Bride!, a reimagined take on the Bride of Frankenstein. Watch Gyllenhaal discuss singing and dancing in the film on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, along with a clip from the movie.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 3, 2026- March Broadway Watch Guide and More
by - Mar 3, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
LIVE WITH KELLY & MARK Details Oscars Coverage with Pre-Show & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

Starting Monday, March 9, Live with Kelly and Mark will feature special Oscars-related segments each day, culminating with the annual Pre-Oscars Show on Friday, March 13.
Industry Pro Newsletter: SAG Winners, Artios Honors & Major Institutional Shifts
by Alex Freeman - Mar 2, 2026

This week’s headlines span Hollywood honors, cultural policy shifts, and major institutional developments on both sides of the Atlantic. From SAG Award winners including Jessie Buckley to casting victories at the Artios Awards, recognition is front and center. At the same time, leadership and funding decisions are shaping the landscape at institutions like the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Young Vic, and Shakespeare's Globe. Add in Laura Linney’s call to support community theater and a first look at Mary Poppins in Japan, and it’s a week defined by both celebration and change across the performing arts.
What to Watch in March: WICKED: FOR GOOD, AMERICAN CLASSIC, and Other Theater Highlights
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

To mark the arrival of spring, there are plenty of new things for Broadway fans to watch, including the theater series American Classic, Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! and the streaming debuts of Wicked: For Good and Hamnet.
Jessie Buckley and More Take Home SAG Actor Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

On March 1, the 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA were held, honoring outstanding motion picture and television performances of the past year. Among this year's winners included Jessie Buckley, who took home an award for Hamnet.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 2, 2026- New Look At MAYBE HAPPY ENDING On Broadway and More
by - Mar 2, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend!
Photos: Inside THE BRIDE! World Premiere with Jessie Buckley, Jake Gyllenhaal, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2026

The World Premiere of Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! took place on February 26, 2026, in London, England with Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Jake Gyllenhaal, and more in attendance. Take a look at photos from the event here.  
Arena Stage Welcomes Darren Johnston as Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has named Darren Edward Johnston as Associate Artistic Director of Commercial Strategy and Partnership.
Ariana Grande Won't Attend 2026 Actors Awards Due to Tour Rehearsals
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2026

Ariana Grande is not expected to attend the 2026 Actor Awards this Sunday due to the rehearsal schedule for her highly anticipated eternal sunshine tour, which kicks off in June.
HAMNET To Stream Exclusively on Peacock This March
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2026

Hamnet, Chloé Zhao's acclaimed film about William and Agnes Shakespeare, will be available to stream beginning March 6 exclusively on Peacock. The movie is led by Jessie Buckley, in her Golden Globe and BAFTA Award-winning role, alongside Paul Mescal.
HAMNET, SINNERS, & More Win 2026 BAFTA Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 23, 2026

Hamnet, Chloé Zhao's film about William and Agnes Shakespeare, took home the award for Outstanding British Film at the 2026 BAFTA Awards. Check out the full list of winners here.
Go Live Theatre Will Host WEST END MEMORIES With Rosalyn Wilder and Patricia Hodge
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

Go Live Theatre announced a special event West End Memories - Rosalyn Wilder in conversation with Patricia Hodge taking place on Monday 9 March 2026 at 7pm at The Theatre at the Hippodrome Casino.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 6, 2026- THE LOST BOYS In Rehearsal and More
by - Feb 6, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
THE BRIDE! to Feature Musical Sequences by Jake Gyllenhaal, Christian Bale, and Jessie Buckley
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026

Maggie Gyllenhaal's upcoming film The Bride! will feature several big-scale song-and-dance numbers, including some from Broadway alum Jake Gyllenhaal.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 3, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Unveils Full Broadway Cast and More
by - Feb 3, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
HAMNET, Starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, Sets Digital Release
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026

Hamnet, Chloé Zhao's acclaimed film about William and Agnes Shakespeare, will arrive on digital platforms to buy or rent starting February 3, 2026, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on March 3, 2026, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
LIVE WITH KELLY & MARK Returning with AFTER THE OSCARS SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2026

Emmy Award-winning hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos will return to host the “After the Oscars Show” from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood following the 2026 Oscars ceremony on Sunday evening.
Taika Waititi to Present Theatrical Screenings of 2026 Oscar-Nominated Shorts
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2026

The collection of 98th Oscar Nominated Shorts, presented by filmmaker, writer, and actor Taika Waititi, will be released exclusively in theaters in the U.S. and Canada on February 20, 2026, courtesy of Roadside Attractions.
WICKED: FOR GOOD, HAMNET & More Nominated For 2026 BAFTA Awards - Full List of Nominees
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2026

Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, and more have been nominated at the 2026 BAFTA Awards. Other notable nominations include Ethan Hawke for Richard Linklater's Blue Moon and Kate Hudson for the musical Song Sung Blue. Check out the full list!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jessie Buckley been in?

Jessie Buckley has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jessie Buckley been in?

Jessie Buckley has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Jessie Buckley's first West End show?

Jessie Buckley's first West End show was Cabaret which opened in 2021

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