Jade Croot is a Welsh stage, television, and film actress who rose from a shy, karate-loving child in Merthyr Tydfil to a Royal Shakespeare Company performer and international screen star.
Best known for playing Princess Adda in Netflix’s The Witcher and leading roles in Rabbit Trap and Steeltown Murders, Jade Croot has become one of Wales’s most promising acting exports. This biography covers her early life, education, career, awards, and net worth.
Profile
| Full Name | Jade Croot |
| Born | 1999 |
| Age | Late 20s (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British (Welsh) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Education | Merthyr College; Mark Jermin Stage School; Royal Shakespeare Company (from age 16) |
| Talent Agency | Markham, Froggatt & Irwin |
| Known For | The Witcher, Rabbit Trap, Steeltown Murders, The Serpent Queen, Sacrifice |
Early Life
Jade Croot was born in 1999 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. As a child, she was shy and reportedly experienced bullying at school, which led her to seek out creative outlets. Watching the 2010 remake of The Karate Kid starring Jaden Smith inspired her interest in performance, and she also trained in karate from around age eight, becoming the Welsh Kata champion for the WKU in both 2011 and 2012. Her desire for self-expression eventually pushed her toward acting as a means of building confidence.
Education
Croot was educated at Merthyr College and began formal performance training at the Mark Jermin Stage School from the age of 12. Her talent was recognized early, and by age 16 she had joined the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), where she played roles such as Helen of Troy in Doctor Faustus.
Career
Jade Croot made her professional acting debut at just 13 years old, playing Mary in the 2013 science-fiction feature film The Machine. That same year, she made her television debut as Thea Priestly in a single episode of the long-running BBC medical drama Casualty.
Her stage career flourished at the RSC, where she took on classical roles including Helen of Troy in Doctor Faustus. On television, she gained wider recognition playing Leona Bevan opposite Sarah Lancashire in Channel 4’s The Accident (2019).
Croot achieved international visibility in December 2019 when she appeared as Princess Adda in the debut season of Netflix’s fantasy epic The Witcher, portraying the tragic character at the center of the “Betrayer Moon” storyline. In 2022, she joined the Starz historical drama The Serpent Queen as Edith, appearing alongside Samantha Morton.
In 2023, she played real-life figure Pauline Floyd in the BBC One true-crime miniseries Steeltown Murders, followed by a role in BBC’s The Reckoning. Her film career expanded further with the 2024 biblical epic Mary and Romain Gavras’s star-studded 2025 action thriller Sacrifice, which features Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, John Malkovich, Vincent Cassel, and Salma Hayek.
2025 marked a career milestone for Croot with a leading role as “The Child” in Bryn Chainey’s folk horror film Rabbit Trap, alongside Dev Patel and Rosy McEwen, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. She is also set to appear in the upcoming film The Death of Robin Hood (2026).
Awards & Nominations
- Named in Screen Daily’s Stars of Tomorrow 2025 list, recognizing rising international acting talent.
- Long-listed for the British Independent Film Award (BIFA) for Breakthrough Performance for Rabbit Trap (October 2025).
Social Media
Jade Croot maintains a presence on social media where she shares updates on her career and projects, though her official handles are not widely publicized as of this writing. Fans are encouraged to follow her via her official talent agency, Markham, Froggatt & Irwin, for verified updates.
Personal Life
Jade Croot has largely kept her personal and romantic life private, choosing instead to let her work speak for her public profile. She continues to reside and work between Wales and the wider UK/international film industry.
Net Worth
Jade Croot’s net worth is not officially confirmed, though industry estimates place it in the range of hundreds of thousands to a few million dollars, driven primarily by her television, film, and stage acting income as her profile continues to rise internationally.
Filmography
- The Machine (2013) as Mary
- Casualty (2013) as Thea Priestly
- Doctor Faustus – Helen of Troy (Royal Shakespeare Company)
- The Accident (2019) as Leona Bevan
- The Witcher (2019) as Princess Adda
- The Serpent Queen (2022) as Edith
- Steeltown Murders (2023) as Pauline Floyd
- The Reckoning (2023)
- Mary (2024)
- Sacrifice (2025)
- Rabbit Trap (2025) as The Child
- The Death of Robin Hood (2026)
FAQs
Who is Jade Croot?
Jade Croot is a Welsh actress known for playing Princess Adda in The Witcher and starring in Rabbit Trap.
Where is Jade Croot from?
She was born and raised in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
What is Jade Croot best known for?
She is best known for her roles in The Witcher, Steeltown Murders, and Rabbit Trap.
Did Jade Croot train at a prestigious institution?
Yes, she joined the Royal Shakespeare Company at age 16 after training at Mark Jermin Stage School.
Conclusion
From a shy Welsh schoolgirl to a Royal Shakespeare Company performer and Netflix star, Jade Croot’s career trajectory reflects both discipline and range.
With a 2025 Sundance premiere, a BIFA long-listing, and a growing slate of international film projects, Jade Croot is firmly positioned as one of Wales’s brightest rising acting talents.