A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Jessica Ransom
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born December 1, 1981Age 44
Cast appearances (6)
A face that makes you laugh.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Jessica Ransom is an English actress and writer whose sketch comedy work includes The Armstrong and Miller Show and Horrible Histories. On Horrible Histories, she played historical figures in comic scenes and songs, winning a Children’s BAFTA for her performance as Mary, Queen of Scots in 2015.
Ransom played the receptionist Morwenna Newcross in Doc Martin from 2011 until the series ended in 2022. She also writes for animation, with credits including The Amazing World of Gumball and Elliott from Earth. Her career combines character performance with writing, across television sketches, children’s comedy and the stage.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
The role call