Background
Platt was born in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Platt was born in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Her first appearance was on 8 October 2004. She trained at East 15 Acting School, and has appeared in many theatre roles. Prior to the role of Violet in Coronation Street, she had small roles in television series" including The Bill, Where the Heart Is and Foyle"s War.
In September 2008 Platt appeared in The Merchant of Venice playing the role of Narissa at the Octagon Theatre in Bolton until the run ended in November 2008.
Other cast to return in the feature episode were Charlie Condou (playing Marcus Dent), Bruno Langley (playing Todd Grimshaw) and Rupert Hill (playing Jamie Baldwin). On 11 February 2012, Jenny appeared in Casualty playing Tracey, a Hotel cleaner.