Jenny Beck
Appearance
Jenny Beck | |
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Born | Jennifer Beck August 3, 1974[1] |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1982–1991 |
Jennifer Beck(born August 3, 1974) is an American actress best known for playing a young Elizabeth onV: The Final BattleandV: The Series(episode 1).
The daughter of Jim and Lori Beck,[2]she began acting when she was 2 years old.[3]She played Claire Carroll on the TV seriesParadise.[2]
Her film debut occurred inTightrope[3](1984), and she also acted inThe Canterville Ghost(1985) andTroll(1986).
Beck also made TV commercials for products that included Duncan Hines, Purolator Oil, and Trix.[4]
In 1990, Beck received the American Youth Foundation Award for her community service.[2]Her performance inTrollearned her a Youth in Film Award nomination for best supporting actress in a film, comedy, fantasy, or drama.[4]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1984 | Tightrope | Penny Block | |
1985 | The Canterville Ghost | Virginia Otis | TV movie |
1986 | Troll | Wendy Anne Potter | |
1987 | Downpayment on Murder | TV movie |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1982 | Father Murphy | Henrietta | 5 episodes |
1983, 1985 | T.J. Hooker | Valerie Webb, Chrissie Hooker | 3 episodes |
1984 | V: The Final Battle | Elizabeth Maxwell (age 10) | Episode: "Part Three" |
1984 | V | Elizabeth Maxwell, Elizabeth Maxwell Clone as Child | 2 episodes |
1984 | Hotel | Sarah Lawrence | Episode: "Ideals" |
1985 | Finder of Lost Loves | Sharon Mason | Episode: "From the Heart" |
1986 | Falcon Crest | Young Jordan | 2 episodes |
1986 | Matlock | Lila Harrison | Episode: "The Affair" |
1987 | Gimme a Break! | Molly Hamilton | Episode: "Joey, the Gigolo" |
1987 | CBS Summer Playhouse | Diane | Episode: "Day to Day" |
1988–1991 | Paradise | Claire Carroll | 56 episodes |
1991 | Roseanne | Tanya | Episode: "Home-Ec" |
References
[edit]- ^abPeterson, Bettelou (February 11, 1990). "TV: PEOPLETALK".Philadelphia Inquirer.p. 62.ProQuest843192635.
Tell me about Jenny Beck, who plays Claire Carroll in 'Paradise.'
Beck was born in Los Angeles Aug. 3, 1974, and started in commercials when she was 2. - ^abcTownsend, Mary Ann (February 8, 1991)."'Guns of Paradies' star a live wire off-screen ".The Selma Times-Journal.Alabama, Selma. TV Listing Inc. p. 13.RetrievedAugust 13,2020– viaNewspapers.com.
- ^abSnauffer, Douglas (April 22, 1990)."Teen actress Beck doesn't wear' Hollywood brat' label".The Akron Beacon Journal.Ohio, Akron. p. AA 3.RetrievedAugust 14,2020– viaNewspapers.com.
- ^abRoberts, Jerry (May 28, 1987)."Lights, camera, Jenny!".News-Pilot.California, San Pedro. p. 150.RetrievedAugust 14,2020– viaNewspapers.com.