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Jennifer Westfeldt

Actress | Writer | Producer

Jennifer is an American actress and filmmaker, who is perhaps best known for writing and starring in the indie hits Kissing Jessica Stein and Friends With Kids. A graduate from Yale University, Jennifer started her career as a New York-based theater actor, starring in over 25 Off-Broadway and regional productions... See full bio »

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in Guilford, Connecticut, USA
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2012 Childrens Hospital (TV series)
Jessica Meetcher
– Behind the Scenes (2012) … Jessica Meetcher
 
2012 Martha Speaks (TV series)
– Cora! Cora! Cora!/Cora Encore! (2012)
 
2011 Friends with Kids
Julie Keller
 
2007-2010 Notes from the Underbelly (TV series)
Lauren Stone
– The Weekend (2010) … Lauren Stone
– Accidental Family Bed (2010) … Lauren Stone
– Spinning Out of Control (2010) … Lauren Stone
– The Circle of Life (2010) … Lauren Stone
– Odd Man Out (2010) … Lauren Stone
See all 23 episodes »
 
2010 24 (TV series)
Meredith Reed
– Day 8: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. (2010) … Meredith Reed
– Day 8: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (2010) … Meredith Reed
– Day 8: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (2010) … Meredith Reed
– Day 8: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (2010) … Meredith Reed
– Day 8: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (2010) … Meredith Reed
See all 6 episodes »
 
2009 Grey's Anatomy (TV series)
Jen Harmon
– An Honest Mistake (2009) … Jen Harmon
– Before and After (2009) … Jen Harmon
– Beat Your Heart Out (2009) … Jen Harmon
 
2009 Before You Say 'I Do' (TV movie)
Jane Gardner
 
2009 Private Practice (TV series)
Jen Harmon
– Ex-Life (2009) … Jen Harmon
 
2007 Wainy Days (TV series)
Nora
– Dorvid Days (2007) … Nora
 
2006 Ira & Abby
Abby Willoughby
 
2005 Keep Your Distance
Melody Carpenter
 
2005 Numb3rs (TV series)
Karen
– Man Hunt (2005) … Karen
 
2005 Dante (TV movie)
 
2004 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
Val
 
2003 Hack (TV series)
Emily Carson
– Sinners and Saints (2003) … Emily Carson
– Death of Innocence (2003) … Emily Carson
 
2003 Untitled New York Pilot (TV movie)
Catherine
 
2001 Kissing Jessica Stein
Jessica Stein
 
2001 See Jane Run
 
2001 The Gene Pool (TV movie)
Jane Anderson
 
2000 Judging Amy (TV series)
Leisha Elden
– The Burden of Perspective (2000) … Leisha Elden
– The God Thing (2000) … Leisha Elden
– Drawing the Line (2000) … Leisha Elden
 
1999 Snoops (TV series)
Irene Hollis
– Separation Anxiety (1999) … Irene Hollis
 
1998-1999 Holding the Baby (TV series)
Kelly O'Malley
– Gordy's Choice (1999) … Kelly O'Malley
– One Date at a Time (1998) … Kelly O'Malley
– The Gay Divorcee (1998) … Kelly O'Malley
– Looking for Mr. Hoppity (1998) … Kelly O'Malley
– No Man Is a Fantasy Island (1998) … Kelly O'Malley
See all 13 episodes »
 
1998 Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place (TV series)
Melissa
– Two Guys, a Girl and a Landlord (1998) … Melissa
– Two Guys, a Girl and a Dad (1998) … Melissa (credit only)
– Two Guys, a Girl and How They Met (1998) … Melissa
– Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Delivery (1998) … Melissa
– Two Guys, a Girl and a Chance Encounter (1998) … Melissa
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Show ShowWriter (3 titles)
2011 Friends with Kids (written by)
 
2006 Ira & Abby
 
2001 Kissing Jessica Stein (written by)
 
Show ShowProducer (3 titles)
2011 Friends with Kids (producer)
 
2006 Ira & Abby (executive producer)
 
2001 Kissing Jessica Stein (co-producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2012 The Greatest Event in Television History (TV movie) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (16 titles)
2013 The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself (uncredited)
 
2012 The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Audience Member
 
2012 Lorraine (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Episode dated 1 June 2012 (2012) … Herself
 
2012 The Talk (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 8 March 2012 (2012) … Herself - Guest
 
2012 Chelsea Lately (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode #6.40 (2012) … Herself - Guest
 
2012 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode #1.611 (2012) … Herself - Guest
 
2012 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 27 February 2012 (2012) … Herself
 
2011 The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
2011 Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (documentary)
Herself
 
2010 The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Audience Member
 
2007-2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 14 January 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 21 September 2009 (2009) … Herself
– Episode dated 23 November 2007 (2007) … Herself
 
2009 The 2009 Independent Spirit Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008 The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2007 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #4.186 (2007) … Herself
 
2007 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
Herself
– Round 4 Results (2007) … Herself
 
2004 The 58th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Featured Actress in a Musical
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2011 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
2003 Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (video documentary)
Herself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

In the 2003-2004 theater season, Jessica starred as "Eileen Sherwood" in the Broadway revival of Leonard Bernstein's musical, "Wonderful Town".

Official Sites:

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Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Trivia:

Attended Guilford High School in Guilford, CT, where she starred in several school theatrical productions. She attended Yale University. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius