Jessica Biel Biography
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Birth name - Jessica Claire Biel
Date of birth - March 3, 1982
Ely, Minnesota, USA
Nickname - Jesse
Height - 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
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Jessica Biel, with her striking good looks and wide range of talent, has become one of Hollywood's most sought-out actresses. Her television series acting debut on the WB's #1-rated show, "7th Heaven" (1996), has helped her emerge as a breakout star. This summer she will be seen starring in Sony Pictures' Stealth (2005) alongside Josh Lucas and Jamie Foxx in the drama about three pilots in a top-secret military program struggling to bring an artificial intelligence program under control before it initiates the next world war. The film is slated for release on July 29th, 2005.
She recently wrapped production on Cameron Crowe's Elizabethtown (2005), opposite Orlando Bloom, Kirsten Dunst and Susan Sarandon. She plays Ellen, the girlfriend of Drew Baylor (Bloom) in the film that takes place during an outrageous memorial for a Southern patriarch, where an unexpected romance blooms. This film is also slated for release on July 29th, 2005.
Jessica was most recently seen in New Line Cinema's Blade: Trinity (2004) in which she co-stars with Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson and Ryan Reynolds. Her other film credits include New Line Cinema's blockbuster hit The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), New Line Cinema's Cellular (2004) co-starring Kim Basinger and Chris Evans, Lions Gate Films' The Rules of Attraction (2002) for director Roger Avary, the Warner Brothers romantic comedy Summer Catch (2001) co-starring Freddie Prinze Jr., and the Disney holiday film, I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) with Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Her display of versatility garnered her rave notices for her portrayal as the rebellious daughter in Victor Nunez's critically acclaimed Ulee's Gold (1997), with Peter Fonda. Selected as the Centerpiece Premiere for the '97 Sundance Film Festival and presented at Cannes, the movie opened to glowing reviews.
As a child Jessica initially pursued a career as a vocalist, performing in musical theater. Beginning at age nine, she starred in such productions as "Annie", "The Sound of Music" and "Beauty and the Beast". A natural beauty, Jessica soon turned to modeling and commercial work by competing in The International Modeling and Talent Association's Annual Conference in 1994.
After completing a year and a half of college at Tufts University in Boston, Jessica plans on going back to school in California for the remainder of her college years. In her spare time she is involved with charities such as Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and PETA. Her hobbies include ballet, soccer, running, yoga and hiking with her dog "East". Jessica currently resides in Los Angeles.
More Interesting Information for Jessica Biel
Has a brother named Justin.
Discovered at the 1994 IMTA Los Angeles convention.
Has hazel eyes and brown hair.
Collects vintage glasses with no lenses.
Audtioned for a role in American Beauty (1999).
Amateur photographer.
Is of German, French, English and Native American (Choctaw) heritage.
Attended Tufts University for three semesters.
Was voted in at #30 in FHM's Sexiest Girls of 2002 poll, American edition, up from #82 the previous year. [June 2002]
Is actually 14 months younger than Beverley Mitchell, but still plays her big sister on "7th Heaven" (1996).
Formerly a vegetarian.
Was the first choice to play Abbey Chase in the television adaptaion of the comic book "Danger Girl". Unfortunately, the project fell through.
Ranked #98 on VH1's 100 Hottest Hotties
Ranked #99 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women In The World" (2002).
Born on the same day as model/actress Kim Smith.
Her last name rhymes with "Deal."
Was voted "Sexiest Woman Alive" by Esquire magazine in 2005.
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Jessica Biel Filmography
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Actress - filmography
(In Production) (2000s) (1990s)
The Illusionist (2006) .... Princess Sophie
London (2006) .... London
Elizabethtown (2005) .... Ellen Kishmore
Stealth (2005) .... Lt. Kara Wade
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
Filmography as: Actress, Herself, Notable TV Guest Appearances
Herself - filmography
Harnessing Speed (2005) (V) .... Herself
ESPY Awards (2005) (TV) .... Herself
2005 MTV Movie Awards (2005) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter
MTV Movie Awards 2004 Pre-Show (2004) (TV) .... Herself
Chainsaw Redux: Making a Massacre (2004) (V) .... Herself/Erin Hardesty
Notable TV Guest Appearances
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Herself" 7 October 2005
"Rove Live" playing "Herself" (episode # 6.30) 30 August 2005
"Corazón de..." playing "Herself" 27 July 2005
"Total Request Live" playing "Herself" 26 July 2005
"Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" playing "Herself" 25 July 2005
"Late Show with David Letterman" playing "Herself" 22 July 2005
"Family Guy" playing "Brooke" (voice) in episode: "Brian the Bachelor" (episode # 4.7) 26 June 2005
"Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" playing "Herself" 13 December 2004
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" playing "Herself" 10 December 2004
"Total Request Live" playing "Herself" 2 December 2004
"Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" playing "Herself" 1 December 2004
"Late Show with David Letterman" playing "Herself" 26 November 2004
"7th Heaven" playing "Mary Camden" in episode: "Long Bad Summer: Part 2" (episode # 8.2) 22 September 2003
"Pepsi Smash" playing "Host" (episode # 1.2) 23 July 2003
"7th Heaven" playing "Mary Camden" in episode: "Life and Death: Part 2" (episode # 7.22) 19 May 2003
"7th Heaven" playing "Mary Camden" in episode: "Life and Death: Part 1" (episode # 7.21) 12 May 2003
"Punk'd" playing "Herself" (episode # 1.7) 28 April 2003
"7th Heaven" playing "Mary Camden" in episode: "We Do" (episode # 7.18) 21 April 2003
"Punk'd" playing "Herself" (episode # 1.6) 21 April 2003
"Trading Spaces" playing "Herself" in episode: "Los Angeles: Seventh Street" (episode # 3.47) 13 April 2003
"Rank" playing "Herself" in episode: "Young Hollywood: Players or Played Out?" 31 December 2002
"The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" playing "Herself" 3 October 2002
"Rank" playing "Herself" in episode: "25 Sexiest Men in Entertainment" (episode # 1.1) 21 October 2001
"Celebrity Adventures" playing "Herself" in episode: "Bali" (episode # 1.4) 8 October 2001