Jessica Biel Biography, Filmography, Pictures

14 March

Jessica Biel Biography, Filmography, Pictures

Author: Sami / Category: B, Celebrity Biography

Jessica Claire Biel (born on March 3, 1982) is an American actress and ex-model, who appeared in numerous Hollywood films, being also famous for the role of Mary Camden in the family-drama series 7th Heaven.

Biel was born in Ely, Minnesota having a younger brother, James. She was first trained to be a vocalist, appearing in some musicals in her hometown. When she was 12, Biel participated to The International Modeling and Talent Association Conference in Los Angeles where she was signed on by a talent agency. At 14 Biel was given the role of Mary Camden in the family drama, 7th Heaven that would last for 11 seasons, being the longest running family drama in the history of US television.

Her first feature film role in Ulee’s Gold (1997) earned her a Young Artist Award. In 2000, Biel was complaining that her role in 7th Heaven gave her a righteous image, that prevented her of obtaining a role in American Beauty, and attempted to leave the series but finally she remained till her contract expired.

At the end of the sixth season of 7th heaven, Biel got the role of the lead heroine in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, film that became a major success. In 2003, Biel started working on Blade Trinity followed by the shoot of the thriller Stealth, both movies ending up box office failures.

Her role in the film The Illusionist would be a turning point in her acting career, winning the Rising Star Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival and an Achievement Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival for her performance.