Jenny Stead

Biography

Jenny Stead is a South African actress and cabaret performer celebrated for her dynamic presence on stage and screen. She trained in drama at Stellenbosch University, graduating with honours, then launched her career in cabarets before making her professional theatre debut in productions such as Glass Roots — a performance that earned her the Vita Award for Best New Actress. She went on to win a Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for her role in Breathing In (2005), and has appeared in films and television series including Starship Troopers 3: Marauder, Restless, and Blood Drive. Her career reflects versatility across theatre, film, and television — with a commitment to roles that challenge and inspire audiences.