Jocelyn Seagrave is a Burmese-American actress and writer known for her roles in television series such as “Guiding Light” and “Pacific Palisades.” She is the daughter of Burmese novelist Wendy Law-Yone and best-selling author Sterling Seagrave. Her paternal grandfather, Dr. Gordon Seagrave, known as “The Burma Surgeon,” was a missionary doctor serving on the China-Burma border and the author of six books. Her maternal grandfather, Edward Law-Yone, was a prominent journalist and political prisoner in Burma.

Born in Bangkok, Thailand, Jocelyn lived in 15 different cities and five countries before the age of 21. Her understanding of both Eastern and Western cultures informs her novels and screenplays, which often explore themes of identity, displacement, and survival. Whether contemporary women’s fiction, historical narratives, or dystopian futures, Seagrave’s work delves into the complex lives of girls and women as they navigate pivotal moments in their lives. Her storytelling often combines humor with the darker aspects of society, reflecting her interest in human resilience in worlds shaped by oppressive systems.