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Biography
Jennifer Kent (born 5 March 1969) is an Australian filmmaker and actress. She is best known for directing the films The Babadook (2014) and The Nightingale (2018). Kent graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 1991 with a degree in Performing Arts.
Jennifer Kent is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 22 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes They Call Him Mister Babadook: The Making of The Babadook (2015), Above the Law (2000), BackBerner (1999), Murder Call (1997), G.P. (1989), A Country Practice (1981), All Saints (1998), Police Rescue (1991). The recorded credits span 1981 to 2022, including 12 movies and 10 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forDirecting
Movies12
TV shows10
Active years represented1981–2022
Place of birthBrisbane, Australia
Also known as
Jenny Kent
Known for
MovieThey Call Him Mister Babadook: The Making of The Babadook
TV ShowAbove the Law
TV ShowBackBerner
TV ShowMurder Call
TV ShowG.P.
TV ShowA Country Practice
TV ShowAll Saints
TV ShowPolice Rescue
TV ShowGuillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
MovieThe Babadook
MovieDogtooth
MovieDogville
MovieBabe: Pig in the City
MovieThe Nightingale
TV ShowTwo Twisted
TV ShowThe New Adventures of Black Beauty
MovieHunt Angels
MovieThe Thief of Always
MovieMonster
MovieThe Girl Who Was Plugged In
MovieThe Well
MoviePreservation