Jana Carpenter (born January 26, 1971) is an American actress, singer and guitarist based in the UK. She has appeared in TV and radio series, episodes and films and is also a vocalist and guitarist in the countryfolk or harmony band Piefinger, and the

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-nominated experimental rock band

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Early life

Carpenter was born in Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland on January 26, 1971.

Career

Carpenter provided the English voice of Norie in the English dub of ''

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''. She played roles in films such as ''

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'', ''Demon Wheels'', and ''

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''. In the first series of the revived British programme ''

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'', Carpenter played the role of De Maggio, a soldier who protects the Metaltron Cage with Bywater (

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), in the episode of the first series "

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Personal life

Carpenter has been married to writer and director Julian Simpson since 2005.

Filmography

Film

Television

Radio

* 2011 '' Bad Memories''. Imogen Blake. BBC Radio 4 * 2017 '' Mythos, Glamis''. Libby Ward. BBC Radio 4. * ''

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. Kennedy Fisher.'' BBC Radio 4''.'' :* 2018 ''

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'' :* 2019 ''

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'' :* 2020 ''

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'' * 2022 ''Who Is Aldrich Kemp?'' ''Kennedy Fisher''. BBC Radio 4.

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