Jenny Beck | |
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Born | Jennifer Beck August 3, 1974 [1] Los Angeles, California, U.S. [1] |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1982–1991 |
Jennifer Beck (born August 3, 1974) is an American actress best known for playing a young Elizabeth on V: The Final Battle and V: 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 series Paradise . [2]
Her film debut occurred in Tightrope [3] (1984), and she also acted in The Canterville Ghost (1985) and Troll (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 in Troll earned her a Youth in Film Award nomination for best supporting actress in a film, comedy, fantasy, or drama. [4]
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 |
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" |
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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.