Jodie Whittaker is 44 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 3 June 1982.
Yorkshire-born actress who starred in Broadchurch and made history as the first woman to play the Doctor in Doctor Who
Did you know?She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Quick facts
Date of birth3 June 1982
Age44
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceSkelmanthorpe, United Kingdom
Editor's Take:
Jodie Whittaker made television history when she was cast as the Thirteenth Doctor. Before that she had built a strong career in British film and drama. Her debut in Venus, opposite Peter O'Toole, won her attention. Broadchurch showed her emotional range as the mother of a murdered boy. Her Doctor was warm and energetic, keeping her Yorkshire accent. The casting drew both praise and backlash. She opened the role to a new generation of viewers.
Key Milestones
2006: Makes her film debut in Venus
2013: Stars in Broadchurch
2017: Becomes the Thirteenth Doctor
2022: Leaves Doctor Who
Jodie Auckland Whittaker (born 17 June 1982) is an English actress. She is best known for her roles on television as Beth Latimer in Broadchurch (2013–2017) and the Thirteenth Doctor in Doctor Who (2017–2022; 2025).
