Overview (1) Height 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) Born and raised in South Africa, Jodi Balfour spent her early youth working in Cape Town's theatre and television industry. In 2009 she graduated with a BA in Theatre and Performance from the University of Cape Town. Upon graduating, Balfour landed a coveted role in the BAFTA nominated BBC mini-series The Sinking of the Laconia, and decided to explore international opportunities. Jodi is best known for her portrayal as Gladys Witham on the critically acclaimed Canadian war-time series, Bomb Girls.