Elizabeth Henstridge - wikipedia Elizabeth Henstridge Elizabeth Henstridge Henstridge at the 2016 Wondercon Elizabeth Frances Henstridge ( 1987 - 09 - 11 ) 11 September 1987 ( age 30 ) Sheffield, England Occupation Actress Years active 2010 -- present Elizabeth Frances Henstridge ( born 11 September 1987 ) is an English actress best known for her role in ABC 's Marvel 's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Agent Jemma Simmons. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Filmography 4.1 Film 4.2 Television 5 Awards and nominations 6 References 7 External links Early life Henstridge was born in Sheffield, England, attending Meadowhead School and King Edward VII School. She graduated from the University of Birmingham. She studied at East 15 Acting School and later moved to Los Angeles. Career She was cast as lead in 2012 The CW TV pilot Shelter, and co-starred in feature films The Thompsons, Gangs of Tooting Broadway, and Reach Me. On British television, she appeared on the soap opera Hollyoaks as Emily Alexander in 2011. In November 2012, she was cast as Agent Jemma Simmons, a series regular character in the ABC pilot Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The series was ordered on 10 May 2013, and premiered on ABC television on 24 September 2013. In 2015, Henstridge starred in `` 4,722 Hours '', the fifth episode of the third season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. In contrast with the ensemble nature of the show, this episode contained none ( except Iain De Caestecker ) from the main cast and was centered around Henstridge 's character. The episode received a positive critical response, with praise going to its bottle episode nature and Henstridge 's performance. The episode was named one of the best television episodes of 2015 by The Atlantic. In 2016, Henstridge was cast as Abigail Folger in the horror film Wolves at the Door, loosely based on the infamous Manson Family 's murders. Personal life Henstridge is in a relationship with actor Zachary Abel. She has a dog named Maggie. She supports Smile Train, a charity organization. Filmography Henstridge at the premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy in July 2014. Film Year Title Role Notes Easy Under the Apple Bough Farmer 's Daughter Short film 2011 And the Kid Kid Short film 2012 The Thompsons Riley Stuart 2013 Gangs of Tooting Broadway Kate 2013 Delicacy The Virgin Short film 2014 Reach Me Eve 2016 Wolves at the Door Abigail Folger Television Year Title Role Notes 2011 Hollyoaks Emily Alexander 2 episodes 2012 Shelter Grace Unaired CW pilot 2013 -- present Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Jemma Simmons Main cast 101 episodes 2014 Film School Shorts The Virgin 1 episode : `` Sugar & Spice '' 2015, 2017 Penn Zero : Part - Time Hero Princess ( voice ) 3 episodes 2016 Ultimate Spider - Man vs The Sinister 6 Jemma Simmons ( voice ) 1 episode : `` Lizards '' 2016 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. : Slingshot Jemma Simmons Web series 1 episode : `` Progress '' Awards and nominations Year Award Work Result 2015 TVLine 's Performer of the Week Performance in `` 4,722 Hours '' Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Won 2017 TVLine 's Performer of the Week Performance in `` Self Control '' - shared with Iain De Caestecker Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Nominated References Jump up ^ `` Elizabeth Henstridge profile ''. tvguide.com. Retrieved 26 September 2013. Jump up ^ `` Elizabeth Henstridge as Jemma Marvel 's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Cast & Stars ''. Abc.go.com. Retrieved 21 July 2013. Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie. `` Elizabeth Henstridge Joins JJ Abrams Drama ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved 21 July 2013. Jump up ^ Staff. `` McQueen guest hopes for ' Hollyoaks ' return -- Hollyoaks News -- Soaps ''. Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 July 2013. Jump up ^ `` Joss Whedon 's ' S.H.I.E.L.D. ' Pilot Adds Two Agents ( Exclusive ) ''. Hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 21 July 2013. Jump up ^ Bierly, Mandi. `` ' S.H.I.E.L.D. ' pilot adds two new agents ''. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved 21 July 2013. Jump up ^ `` Elizabeth Henstridge and Iain De Caestecker Cast on S.H.I.E.L.D. Pilot ''. TV Fanatic. Retrieved 21 July 2013. Jump up ^ `` The Best Television Episodes of 2015 ''. The Atlantic. Retrieved 2017 - 07 - 18. Jump up ^ blawson ( 2016 - 09 - 30 ). `` Elizabeth Henstridge and Zachary Abel Visit Local Smile Train Partners ''. Smile Train. Retrieved 2017 - 07 - 18. Jump up ^ Cavanaugh, Patrick ( July 11, 2015 ). `` SDCC 2015 : Celebrate the World of Marvel Animation ''. Marvel.com. Retrieved 9 March 2016. Jump up ^ Prudom, Laura ( March 8, 2016 ). `` Watch : ' Agents of SHIELD ' Favorites Fitz and Simmons Get Animated for ' Marvel 's Ultimate Spider - Man ' ''. Variety.com. Retrieved 8 March 2016. External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Elizabeth Henstridge. 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Question: who plays jemma simmons on agents of shield
Answer: Elizabeth Frances Henstridge