Anyone who has watched The IT Crowd knows Katherine Parkinson as the brilliantly awkward Jen Barber. But beyond the office comedy lies a career that spans stage, screen, and a BAFTA win — and a personal life she has kept largely private.

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Born: 9 March 1978 (age 46–47) · Notable role: Jen Barber in The IT Crowd · Awards: BAFTA TV Award for Best Female Comedy Performance (2010) · Spouse: Harry Peacock · Children: 2 daughters

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact ages of her children (HELLO! Magazine)
  • Whether she smokes (no public confirmation) (HELLO! Magazine)
  • Nature of her relationship with Danny Dyer (professional only, per The Sun)
  • Exact wedding date of her marriage to Harry Peacock (Wikipedia encyclopedia)
3Timeline signal
  • 2006–2013: Played Jen Barber in The IT Crowd (Wikipedia encyclopedia)
  • 2010: Won BAFTA TV Award (Wikipedia encyclopedia)
  • 2016: Began starring as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Wikipedia encyclopedia)
4What’s next
  • Appeared in the TV series ‘Rivals’ with Danny Dyer in 2024 (The Sun)
  • Continues stage work in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Wikipedia encyclopedia)

Seven key facts paint a clear picture of the actress’s biography.

Fact Value
Full name Katherine Jane Parkinson
Born 9 March 1978 (age 46–47)
Occupation Actress
Years active 2001–present
Known for The IT Crowd
Spouse Harry Peacock
Children 2 daughters

The implication: her public profile is built on a small number of high‑impact roles

Additional sources

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