Tess (character)
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The following fictional characters were called Tess
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Tess
Tess is a female given name. It can be a diminutive form of Esther, Therese, Theresa or Teresa, or a feminine name of Persian origin.-People named Tess:* Tess Daly , British television presenter* Tess Mattisson , Swedish singer...
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Film
- Tess Durbeyfield/D'Urberville, title character in the 1979 filmTess (film)Tess is a 1980 romance film directed by Roman Polanski, an adaptation of Thomas Hardy's 1891 novel Tess of the d'Urbervilles. It tells the story of a strong-willed, young peasant girl who finds out she has title connections by way of her old aristocratic surname and who is raped by her wealthy...
based on Thomas Hardy's novel, played by Nastassja Kinski - Tess Ocean, from Ocean's ElevenOcean's Eleven (2001 film)Ocean's Eleven is a 2001 American comedy-crime caper and remake of the 1960 Rat Pack caper film of the same name. The 2001 film was directed by Steven Soderbergh and features an ensemble cast including George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Andy García, and Julia Roberts. The film was...
(2001), played by Julia Roberts - Tess Coleman, from Freaky FridayFreaky Friday (2003 film)Freaky Friday is a 2003 film based on the novel of the same name by Mary Rodgers. It stars Lindsay Lohan as Anna Coleman and Jamie Lee Curtis as her mother. In the film their bodies are switched due to an enchanted Chinese fortune cookie...
(2003), played by Jamie Lee Curtis - Tess Carlisle, title character from Guarding TessGuarding TessGuarding Tess is a 1994 film starring Shirley MacLaine and Nicolas Cage, directed by Hugh Wilson.MacLaine plays the part of a fictional former First Lady protected by an entourage of Secret Service bodyguards led by a reluctant Doug Chesnic ....
(1994), played by Shirley MacLaine - Tess McGill, from Working GirlWorking GirlWorking Girl is a 1988 romantic comedy film written by Kevin Wade and directed by Mike Nichols. It tells the inspiring story of a Staten Island-raised secretary, Tess McGill , working in the mergers and acquisitions department of a Wall Street investment bank...
(1988), played by Melanie Griffith - Tess Nichols, from 27 Dresses27 Dresses27 Dresses is a 2008 romantic comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Aline Brosh McKenna. The film stars Katherine Heigl and James Marsden. The film was released January 10, 2008 in Australia and opened in the United States on January 18....
(2008), played by Malin Åkerman
Television
- Tess Fontana, a character in the American television series Eureka
- Tess HardingTess HardingTess Harding is a fictional character created by Jason Katims for the 1999-2002 American science fiction television series Roswell. She was portrayed by actress Emilie de Ravin.-Fictional character summary:...
, a character in the TV series Roswell, played by Emilie de RavinEmilie de RavinEmilie de Ravin born 27 December 1981)is an Australian actress. She is commonly associated with her roles as Tess Harding on Roswell and Claire Littleton on the ABC drama Lost.... - Tess, a character from the television series Touched by an AngelTouched by an AngelTouched by an Angel is an American drama series that premiered on CBS on September 21, 1994 and ran for 211 episodes and nine seasons until its conclusion on April 27, 2003. Created by John Masius and produced by Martha Williamson, the series stars Roma Downey, as an angel named Monica, and Della...
, played by Della ReeseDella ReeseDelloreese Patricia Early, known professionally as Della Reese , is an American actress, singer, game show panelist of the 1970s, one-time talk-show hostess and ordained minister. She started her career in the 1950s as a gospel, pop and jazz singer, scoring a hit with her 1959 single "Don't You... - Tess Smith, an alternate personality of the character Jessica BuchananJessica BuchananJessica Eugenia Buchanan is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live...
on the American soap opera One Life to LiveOne Life to LiveOne Life to Live is an American soap opera which debuted on July 15, 1968 and has been broadcast on the ABC television network. Created by Agnes Nixon, the series was the first daytime drama to primarily feature racially and socioeconomically diverse characters and consistently emphasize social...
played by Bree WilliamsonBree WilliamsonBree Williamson Roberts is a Canadian actress.-Career:A graduate of the University of Toronto and sibling of successful business woman Tarra Williamson , she has been playing the role of Jessica Buchanan on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live since February 5, 2003... - Tess AdamsonTess AdamsonTessa Lee Adamson is a fictional character in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street. She was played by Anita Torrance for several months in 2007 and was part of a high profile storyline where she had an affair with teenage Hunter McKay who was 20 years younger and a victim of her son's...
, a character from the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street - Tess Tyler, a character portrayed by Meaghan Jette Martin from the Disney Channel Original Movie Camp RockCamp RockCamp Rock is a 2008 Disney Channel Original Movie starring the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato. The music is written by Julie Brown, Paul Brown, Regina Hicks and Karen Gist. The film is directed by Matthew Diamond and produced by Alan Sacks....
- Tess Mercer, a character in the TV series Smallville
- Tess Silverman McLeod, a character in the Australian TV series McLeod's Daughters, played by Bridie Carter
- Tess Ramsey, a character portrated on the American soap opera "Port Charles" played by Kelly MonacoKelly MonacoKelly Marie Monaco is an American model, actress, reality television contestant and winner of Dancing with the Stars in Season 1. She is well known for playing the character of Sam McCall on the soap opera General Hospital, a role she originated in 2003.-Modeling:In April 1997, Monaco became the...
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Books and comics
- Tess Durbeyfield/D'Urberville, the title character from Tess of the D'UrbervillesTess of the d'UrbervillesTess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented, also known as Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman, Tess of the d'Urbervilles or just Tess, is a novel by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1891. It initially appeared in a censored and serialised version, published by the British...
by Thomas Hardy - Tess Trueheart, a character in the Dick Tracy comic strip series
- Tess, a character from the Johnny the Homicidal ManiacJohnny the Homicidal ManiacJohnny the Homicidal Maniac is the first comic book by Jhonen Vasquez. A black comedy and comedy horror, the series tells the story of a fictional serial killer named Johnny C. as he explores the psychological and possibly supernatural forces which compel him to commit a string of murders...
comic book series
Toys and video games
- Tess, one of the Betty SpaghettyBetty SpaghettyBetty Spaghetty is a bendable rubber doll from the Ohio Art Company. She is portrayed as a fun-loving teenager or preteen. Her features include rubbery hair used to let children make various hairdos and changeable hands, feet, shoes, etc....
line of toys - Tess, a character from the Jak and DaxterJak and DaxterJak and Daxter is a critically acclaimed video game franchise created by Naughty Dog for the PlayStation 2.The series consists of four main games and two spin-offs,though they are also considered to be part of the main series...
video game series