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Trapped in the role of a goody-goody
on a family show, Jessica Biel has missed out on the ripe teen roles in
the current Hollywood market. But don't write this talented beauty off
just yet.
Born Jessica Claire in March of 1982, Biel was a middle-American. She was
born in Minnesota, but her family relocated to Boulder, Colorado, where
she would grow up with brother, Justin.
In 1994, the IMTA Los Angeles Convention was held, but the biggest
discovery of the day was Ms. Biel. She was awarded a scholarship to the
Young Actors Space, a highly respected acting society in Los Angeles. Her
big break, however, would come with her casting in the WB drama "7th
Heaven", as Mary Camdem. The show received great critical reviews and
amassed a large following.
Jessica made a lot of headlines in March of 2000 when she posed nude in
Gear Magazine. The spread was very provocative, and in some areas
considered taboo, as Jessica was just seventeen at the time of the shots.
The interview within the article declared that Jessica was sick of her
role on the family show and wanted to break out of the "good girl" mold.
Part of her frustration was in being passed over for roles in films like
American Beauty. In the end, Biel issued a retraction as the producers of
the show (Spelling and Co.) were quite upset about the nature and
implications of the article.
Jessica is currently enrolled at Tufts University.
Off the screen, Jessica is a multi-talented gal. She enjoys singing and
dancing (in preparation for her Broadway roles), but also is an outdoors
woman. She prefers rollerblading and mountain biking, but settles for ice
skating in the winter. She also has a love of animals, raising a cat (Kit
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"I've never gotten to do
romantic comedy like most of the girls. Maybe because I'm fit,
people assume that I'm not funny?"
"There is so much pressure to look a certain way in this town. But
it's nice to have a little meat on you, and I hope I inspire women
to appreciate their muscular calves." |
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Powder Blue (2008) ....
Rose-Johnny
A Woman of No Importance (2008) .... Hester Worsley
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (2007) .... Alex McDonough
Next (2007) .... Elizabeth 'Liz' Cooper
Home of the Brave (2006) .... Vanessa Price
"7th Heaven" .... Mary Camden / ... (204 episodes, 1996-2006)
... aka 7th Heaven: Beginnings (USA: rerun title)
... aka Seventh Heaven
- And I'll Take the Low Road (2006) TV Episode .... Mary Camden
- You Take the High Road (2006) TV Episode .... Mary Rivera
- Broken Hearts and Promises (2006) TV Episode .... Mary Rivera
- The Replacements (2006) TV Episode .... Mary Rivera
- Don't Ax, Don't Tell (2006) TV Episode .... Mary Rivera
(199 more)
The Illusionist (2006) .... Sophie
Elizabethtown (2005) .... Ellen Kishmore
London (2005) .... London
Stealth (2005) .... Lt. Kara Wade
"Family Guy" .... Brooke (1 episode, 2005)
... aka Padre de familia (USA: Spanish title)
- Brian the Bachelor (2005) TV Episode (voice) .... Brooke
Blade: Trinity (2004) .... Abigail Whistler
Cellular (2004) .... Chloe
... aka Final Call - Wenn er auflegt, muss sie sterben (Germany: DVD
title)
It's a Digital World (2004) (voice) .... Regrettal
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) .... Erin
The Rules of Attraction (2002) .... Lara Holleran
... aka Regeln des Spiels, Die (Germany)
Summer Catch (2001) .... Tenley Parrish
I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) .... Allie
Ulee's Gold (1997) .... Casey Jackson |
