Jessica Biel
Biography
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 Kat) and a dog (Freckles).
Jessica Biel Filmography
The Illusionist (2006)
.... Princess Sophie
Elizabethtown (2005) .... Ellen Kishmore
Stealth (2005) .... Lt. Kara Wade
London (2005) .... London
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
"7th Heaven" (1996) TV Series .... Mary Camden (1996-2002)
... aka 7th Heaven: Beginnings (USA: rerun title)
... aka Seventh Heaven |
