Jessy Schram

Last updated

Jessy Schram
Jessy schram.jpg
Jessy Schram
Born (1986-01-15) 15 January 1986 (age 39)
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2004–present
Spouse
Sterling Taylor
(m. 2023)

Jessy Schram is an American actress, model and singer. [1] Her most notable roles include Hannah Griffith in Veronica Mars , Rachel Seybolt in Life , Karen Nadler in Falling Skies , Cinderella/Ashley Boyd in Once Upon a Time and Dr. Hannah Asher in Chicago Med . [2] [3]

Contents

Early life

Schram was born in Skokie, Illinois. She was raised in Buffalo Grove, Illinois and graduated from Buffalo Grove High School in 2004. Schram modeled and appeared in television commercials as a child, and began performing in musical theatre at age 12. Schram moved to Los Angeles after graduation to pursue a career in acting. [4]

Career

Early in her career, she appeared in television commercials for Retin-A Micro and Kentucky Fried Chicken. [5] Her first on-screen appearance was a role as Larissa in the episode "Number One Fan" of Nickelodeon's sitcom Drake & Josh . In 2005, she played Susan Davis on Hallmark Channel's Jane Doe series of television movies. She also appeared in four episodes of the television series Veronica Mars as Hannah Griffith, who becomes Logan Echolls' girlfriend. [6] [7] She has appeared in several guest starring television roles, including CSI: Miami , Without a Trace , House , Ghost Whisperer , Medium , The Mentalist and Boston Legal .

In 2008, she starred in the drama film Keith and appeared as Tracy in the comedy film American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006). She was featured on Maxim magazine's website in their "Today's Girl" feature. In 2009, she was featured in a music video for J. R. Richards' song "A Beautiful End". [8] Schram appeared in Tony Scott's action thriller film Unstoppable (2010), playing Darcy, the estranged wife of Chris Pine's character.

Schram (left) and Keegan Connor Tracy (right) attending MCM London Comic Con's Once Upon a Time Panel in 2013. MCM Once Upon A Time Panel DSC 3212 (8979468583).jpg
Schram (left) and Keegan Connor Tracy (right) attending MCM London Comic Con's Once Upon a Time Panel in 2013.

In 2011, Schram joined the main cast for the first season of the TNT science-fiction series Falling Skies . Her character was reduced to a recurring role in seasons two and three, then to guest appearances in season four. Between 2011 and 2016, Schram appeared in four episodes of the television series Once Upon a Time , playing Cinderella/Ashley Boyd. She reprised the role in the 2013 premiere of Once Upon a Time in Wonderland .

In 2012, she portrayed Christine Kendal on ABC's military drama series Last Resort . [9] In 2015, Schram portrayed Cash Gray in the fourth season of musical drama series Nashville . [10] She landed a role as Jennifer in crime thriller film Shot Caller (2017), which received generally positive reviews from critics. [5] In December 2019, Schram was cast as Dr. Hannah Asher on the NBC's drama series Chicago Med . [11] Initially a recurring role in the series's fifth season that ended with the sixth season's premiere, she returned in season seven in a series regular capacity. [12]

Schram is also a singer-songwriter and has toured with Chicago blues artist Joan Baby. [1]

On June 18, 2023, Schram married longtime boyfriend Sterling Taylor in her hometown of Chicago. [13]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006 I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With Fake Daughter
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile Tracy Sterling
2008 Keith Courtney
2010 Unstoppable Darcy Colson
2015Pillow TalkJenniferShort film
The Submarine Kid Emily
2017ThirstMelodyShort film
The Beautiful OnesAngela Morot
Shot Caller Jennifer

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004 Drake & Josh LarissaEpisode: "Number One Fan"
2005 Jane Doe: Vanishing Act Susan DavisTelevision film (Hallmark)
Jane Doe: Now You See It, Now You Don't
Jane Doe: Til Death Do Us Part
Jane Doe: The Wrong Face
2005–07 Medium Young Allison2 episode
2006 Jane Doe: Yes, I Remember It Well Susan DavisTelevision film (Hallmark)
Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
Veronica Mars Hannah Griffith4 episodes
Split DecisionLennie PriestleyUnaired pilot
Boston Legal Claire WilsonEpisode: "The Nutcrackers"
2007 House LeahEpisode: "Needle in a Haystack"
Ghost Whisperer Rana ThomasEpisode: "Mean Ghost"
Without a Trace Ella NeeseEpisode: "Two of Us"
CSI: Miami Candace WalkerEpisode: "Cyber-Lebrity"
Jane Doe: Ties That Bind Susan DavisTelevision film (Hallmark)
Jane Doe: How to Fire Your Boss
2007–09 Life Rachel Seybolt8 episodes
2008 Jane Doe: Eye of the Beholder Susan DavisTelevision film (Hallmark)
2009LimelightGeorgia PeechTelevision film
Saving Grace Sayre HanadarkoEpisode: "Do You Believe in Second Chances?"
Hawthorne Crystal RaymondEpisode: "Night Moves"
Crash Kim3 episodes
2010BetwixtMorgan BrowerTelevision film (The CW)
Night and DaySarah HollisterTelevision film (TNT)
The Mentalist Rachel Bowman / Sherry WingerEpisode: "Ball of Fire"
2011 Traffic Light EricaEpisode: "Bonebag"
2011–14 Falling Skies Karen Nadler Main (season 1)
Recurring (seasons 2–3)
Guest (season 4); 15 episodes
2011–16 Once Upon a Time Ashley Boyd/Cinderella4 episodes [14]
2012 A Smile as Big as the Moon RobynnTelevision film (Hallmark Hall of Fame)
2012–13 Last Resort Christine KendalMain role (13 episodes)
2013 Once Upon a Time in Wonderland Ashley BoydEpisode: "Down the Rabbit Hole"
Riding ShotgunAbbyVideo short
2014 Mad Men Bonnie Whiteside [15] 4 episodes
2015 The Lizzie Borden Chronicles Nance O'KeefeRecurring role
Major Crimes Courtney Henson [16] Episode: "Sorry I Missed You"
Harvest MoonJen StoneTelevision film (Hallmark)
Reluctant NannyLibby PrescottTelevision film
2015–16 Nashville Cash GrayRecurring role (11 episodes) [17] [18]
2017Birthday WishGwen TurnerTelevision film (Hallmark) [19]
A Royal New Year's EveCaitlynTelevision film (Hallmark)
2017–18The Nine Lives of ClawPurrnelope3 episodes
2018Road to ChristmasMaggie BakerTelevision film (Hallmark)
2019 Lucifer LeonaEpisode: "Expire Erect"
2020Amazing Winter RomanceJulia MillerTelevision film (Hallmark)
Country at HeartShayna Judson
A Nashville Christmas CarolVivienne
2020–present Chicago Med Dr. Hannah AsherRecurring (season 5)
Guest (season 6)
Main (season 7–present)
2021Time for Them to Come Home for ChristmasJane / RebeccaTelevision film (Hallmark)
2023 Fantasy Island Laura (Jilted Bride)Episode: "Peaches and the Jilted Bride"
Chicago Fire Dr. Hannah AsherEpisode: "Never, Ever Make a Mistake"
Mystic ChristmasJuniperTelevision film (Hallmark)

References

  1. 1 2 "Jessy Schram on A Royal New Year's Eve" (Press release). Hallmark Channel. December 30, 2017. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  2. "Excerpts from last week's Remote Access (The TV Blog)" . The Journal News . November 10, 2008. Retrieved December 13, 2008 via Newsbank.[ dead link ]
  3. Lavalie, John. "Life". epguides.com. Retrieved December 13, 2008.
  4. Wagner, Curt (October 24, 2012). "'Last Resort' star Jessy Schram's TV juggling act". RedEye . Chicago Tribune . Retrieved April 2, 2016.
  5. 1 2 Foster, Tom (October 27, 2018). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Jessy Schram". TVOvermind . Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  6. Porter, Rick (March 15, 2006). "Mystery is picking up on 'Veronica Mars'" . The Kansas City Star . Retrieved December 13, 2008 via Newsbank.
  7. Zoller Seitz, Matt (March 29, 2006). "Love-hate relationship enlivens season two of 'Veronica'" . The Star-Ledger . Retrieved December 13, 2008 via Newsbank.
  8. DishwallaLuc (July 11, 2009). JR Richards – A Beautiful End (YouTube). Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  9. Goldman, Eric (June 12, 2012). "Jessy Schram Talks Falling Skies, Last Resort and Once Upon A Time". IGN .
  10. Ausiello, Michael (October 28, 2015). "Nashville Scoop: Once's Cinderella Joins Cast as [Spoiler]'s Daughter". TVLine . Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  11. Petski, Denise (December 19, 2019). "'Chicago Med': Jessy Schram To Recur On NBC Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  12. Cordero, Rosy (March 16, 2022). "'Chicago Med': Jessy Schram Returning To NBC Medical Drama As A Series Regular". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  13. Manno, Jackie (June 20, 2023). "Jessy Schram Just Got Married in a Lavish Chicago Ceremony! Get the Details" (Press release). NBC . Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  14. "Once Upon a Time: Cinderella Returns — To Explore Two Past Connections". TVLine . June 20, 2016. Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  15. "Pete Campbell's Got a New Girlfriend on 'Mad Men' & She's Awesome". Bustle . April 21, 2014.
  16. "'Major Crimes' taps 'Falling Skies,' 'Nurse Jackie' stars for season 4". Entertainment Weekly . April 15, 2015. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  17. Ausiello, Michael (October 28, 2015). "Nashville Scoop: Once's Cinderella Joins Cast as [Spoiler]'s Daughter". TVLine . TV Line Media, LLC. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  18. "'Nashville' Casts Jessy Schram In Recurring Role". Deadline Hollywood . October 28, 2015.
  19. "'The Birthday Wish': Hallmark Movie–TV Commercial Director Sees Visions Of Love After Birthday Wish, Starring Jessy Schram, Luke Macfarlane". Inquisitr . January 21, 2017.