Jeanne Neilson

Jeanne Neilson was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa and is one of an identical twin. After studying at the University of Stellenbosch and travelling and working in Europe for a number of years, she returned to Cape Town and stepped into the world of film. Jeanne's career in film began with her breakthrough lead role as "Jill" in Faith Like Potatoes and since then she has appeared in films such as The Deal opposite Meg Ryan and 'William H Macy', in The Young Pope opposite Jude Law (HBO), Die Byl ("The Axe" Kyknet) and many other international and local television and film productions. Following her training at the William Esper Studio in New York, Jeanne was cast in the leading role of The Heart of Christmas, alongside Candice Cameron Bure and George Newbern. Jeanne is known as a consummate professional and was nominated to the board of the South African Guild of Actors where she successfully served for two years. Jeanne is also actively involved with the fight against Human Trafficking and serves on the Board of the first safe house in South Africa for sex trafficked women and children. Jeanne is married to her husband Dominic whom she met on her European travels, and is the proud mother of her two beautiful daughters..