Jenny Mollen
Encyclopedia
Jenny Mollen is an American actress known for her portrayal of Nina Ash on the television series Angel
.
, Arizona
. Mollen married actor Jason Biggs
on April 23, 2008.
, The Idywild School, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
in Ashland
, Oregon
. Mollen received a Bachlor's degree from UCLA's School of Theater, Film, and Television. While there she earned attention for a one woman show she wrote and produced titled "Not A Pretty Girl". After graduation, Mollen, who speaks fluent French and German, lived in Paris, France and Heidelberg
, Germany for post-graduate studies.
In addition to acting, Mollen has exhibited and sold artwork in New York, Arizona
, San Diego, Los Angeles and London. Described as simultaneously cute and sinister, her art includes females being shot from cannons and effigies of former romantic flames. Her show at Silverlake's Ghettogloss was titled Be Your Own Pet.
She co-wrote the song Perfect World with her sister Samantha. The song was used in the Lifetime
movie Girl, Positive
as well as the film Off The Ledge
, and the television series Smallville
.
She wrote the film Kidnapping Caitlynn
which stars Jason Biggs
, Julie Benz
, Rhys Coiro
, and herself. The film is directed by Katherine Cunningham Eves.
She tweets under the name @jennyandteets and was recently voted one of the 18 funniest females on Twitter by The Huffington Post.
Angel (TV series)
Angel is an American television series, a spin-off of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The series was created by Buffys creator, Joss Whedon, in collaboration with David Greenwalt, and first aired on October 5, 1999...
.
Personal life
Mollen was born in PhoenixPhoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
. Mollen married actor Jason Biggs
Jason Biggs
Jason Matthew Biggs is an American actor who is best known for his role as Jim Levenstein in the American Pie series of teen comedy films.-Personal life:...
on April 23, 2008.
Career
Mollen's work in local theater led to experiences with The Old Globe in San Diego, CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, The Idywild School, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is a regional repertory theatre in Ashland, Oregon, United States. The festival annually produces eleven plays on three stages during a season that lasts from February to October...
in Ashland
Ashland, Oregon
Ashland is a city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States, near Interstate 5 and the California border, and located in the south end of the Rogue Valley. It was named after Ashland County, Ohio, point of origin of Abel Helman and other founders, and secondarily for Ashland, Kentucky, where other...
, Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
. Mollen received a Bachlor's degree from UCLA's School of Theater, Film, and Television. While there she earned attention for a one woman show she wrote and produced titled "Not A Pretty Girl". After graduation, Mollen, who speaks fluent French and German, lived in Paris, France and Heidelberg
Heidelberg
-Early history:Between 600,000 and 200,000 years ago, "Heidelberg Man" died at nearby Mauer. His jaw bone was discovered in 1907; with scientific dating, his remains were determined to be the earliest evidence of human life in Europe. In the 5th century BC, a Celtic fortress of refuge and place of...
, Germany for post-graduate studies.
In addition to acting, Mollen has exhibited and sold artwork in New York, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, San Diego, Los Angeles and London. Described as simultaneously cute and sinister, her art includes females being shot from cannons and effigies of former romantic flames. Her show at Silverlake's Ghettogloss was titled Be Your Own Pet.
She co-wrote the song Perfect World with her sister Samantha. The song was used in the Lifetime
Lifetime Television
Lifetime Television, often referred to as Lifetime TV, or most commonly, Lifetime, is an American cable television specialty channel devoted to movies, sitcoms and dramas, all of which are either geared toward women or feature women in lead roles. The cable network is owned by A&E Television Networks...
movie Girl, Positive
Girl, Positive
Girl, Positive is a 2007 Lifetime Television movie, starring Andrea Bowen and Jennie Garth.-Plot summary:Rachel , a high school girl, seems to have the life that most people envy: she has a steady boyfriend, some great friends, and a place on the school's soccer team...
as well as the film Off The Ledge
Off the Ledge
Off the Ledge is a 2009 American comedy genre film, with a twist.-Plot:Sex, drugs, alcohol and suicidal tendencies. This ensemble driven dramedy revolves around an eccentric New Year's Eve Party, where the Party-Goers are oblivious to the true atmosphere of pain amid the celebration of "life".As...
, and the television series Smallville
Smallville
Smallville is the hometown of Superman in comic books published by DC Comics. While growing up in Smallville, the young Clark Kent attended Smallville High with best friends Lana Lang, Chloe Sullivan and Pete Ross...
.
She wrote the film Kidnapping Caitlynn
Kidnapping Caitlynn
Kidnapping Caitlynn is a 2009 short film that was released on the internet on 6th April 2009 although it premiered at the Vail Film Festival 2009 on April 4th. It is Jenny Mollen's debut screenplay for a short film. It was produced by Dead Serious Films. It stars Julie Benz, Jenny Mollen, Jason...
which stars Jason Biggs
Jason Biggs
Jason Matthew Biggs is an American actor who is best known for his role as Jim Levenstein in the American Pie series of teen comedy films.-Personal life:...
, Julie Benz
Julie Benz
Julie M. Benz is an American actress, best known for her roles as Darla on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel and as Rita Bennett on Dexter, for which she won the 2006 Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television...
, Rhys Coiro
Rhys Coiro
Rhys Coiro is an American film, television and stage actor. Coiro may be best known for his role on the HBO original series Entourage as Billy Walsh.-Personal life:...
, and herself. The film is directed by Katherine Cunningham Eves.
She tweets under the name @jennyandteets and was recently voted one of the 18 funniest females on Twitter by The Huffington Post.
Filmography
- CSI: NYCSI: NYCSI: NY is an American police procedural television series that premiered on September 22, 2004, on CBS. The show follows the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths as well as other crimes...
(2011)...Det. Angela Sayer - CrashCrash (2008 TV series)Crash is an American television drama series set in Los Angeles, California. It is the first original series produced by the Starz network. The network ordered a 13 episode season which premiered on October 17, 2008. The series is based on the 2004 film of the same name. It was developed for...
(2009)...Theresa Nolanski - Kidnapping CaitlynnKidnapping CaitlynnKidnapping Caitlynn is a 2009 short film that was released on the internet on 6th April 2009 although it premiered at the Vail Film Festival 2009 on April 4th. It is Jenny Mollen's debut screenplay for a short film. It was produced by Dead Serious Films. It stars Julie Benz, Jenny Mollen, Jason...
(2009)...Emily - The Law Can Be Inconvenient (2000–2009)...Amber Holden
- Off The LedgeOff the LedgeOff the Ledge is a 2009 American comedy genre film, with a twist.-Plot:Sex, drugs, alcohol and suicidal tendencies. This ensemble driven dramedy revolves around an eccentric New Year's Eve Party, where the Party-Goers are oblivious to the true atmosphere of pain amid the celebration of "life".As...
(2008)...Amber-Elizabeth - My Best Friend's GirlMy Best Friend's Girl (2008 film)My Best Friend's Girl is a 2008 romantic comedy film by Howard Deutch and stars Dane Cook, Kate Hudson, Jason Biggs, Diora Baird, Alec Baldwin, and Lizzy Caplan. It was released on September 19, 2008.-Plot:...
(2008)...Colleen, the New Girl - Viva LaughlinViva LaughlinViva Laughlin is an American musical–dramedy series adapted by Bob Lowry and Peter Bowker from the popular BBC British serial, Blackpool. They also served as executive producers alongside Hugh Jackman, John Palermo, Paul Telegdy and Gabriele Muccino. The latter also directed the pilot...
(2007) (unaired episodes)...Geneva's sister - National Lampoon's Cattle Call (2006)...Marina Del
- Ring Around the Rosie (2006)...Wendy Baldwin
- MediumMedium (TV series)Medium is an American television drama series that premiered on NBC on January 3, 2005, and ended on CBS on January 21, 2011. Themed on supernatural gifts, its lead character, Allison DuBois , is a medium employed as a consultant for the Phoenix, Arizona district attorney's office...
(2006)...Lydia Kyne - Return of the Living Dead: Rave from the GraveReturn of the Living Dead: Rave from the GraveReturn of the Living Dead: Rave from the Grave is a 2005 zombie horror film directed by Ellory Elkayem, starring Cory Hardrict, John Keefe, Jenny Mollen, and Peter Coyote. It is the fifth installment of the Return of the Living Dead series...
(2005)...Jenny - The RavenThe Raven"The Raven" is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in January 1845. It is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a talking raven's mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man's slow descent into madness...
(2004) (Short Film)...Lenna - D.E.B.S. 2004)...German Deb
- AngelAngel (TV series)Angel is an American television series, a spin-off of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The series was created by Buffys creator, Joss Whedon, in collaboration with David Greenwalt, and first aired on October 5, 1999...
(2003–2004) (TV Series)...Nina Ash - Billy Makes The Cut (2003)...Ashley
- Searching for Haizmann (2003)...Grace Robin
- Strong MedicineStrong MedicineStrong Medicine is a medical drama with a focus on feminist politics, health issues and class conflict. The television series aired on the Lifetime network from 2000 to 2006. It is distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The series was created and produced in part by comedienne and...
(2001) (TV Series)...'Blonde' - "18 Wheels of Justice" (2000) (TV Series)... 'Susan Curran'
- Suits (TV series)Suits (TV series)Suits is a USA Network television drama series starring Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams. The 12-episode first season debuted on June 23, 2011, with a 90-minute premiere. It was renewed for a second season of 16 episodes on August 11, 2011, expected to premiere in Summer 2012.- Overview :Mike...
(2011) ... 'Gaby Stone'
External links
- http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=2d74e9b1-898c-4512-822d-097ef16d4360
- http://www.myspace.com/jennymollen
- http://twitter.com/jennyandteets
- Fan site: http://www.jenny-mollen.com/